Certificate in Digital Mapping and Geographical Information Systems
Overview
This courses is Free or 90% Funded under the Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI).
Those interested in studying this course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie
The goal of this fully online and recorded programme is to provide an opportunity for recent graduates and employees from a range of diverse sectors (listed below) to develop their skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and digital mapping.
- Engineers
- Ecologists
- Environmental Scientists
- Geoscientists
- Data Scientists
- Archaeologists
- Marine Biologists
- Surveyors
- Town Planners
- Agri-Scientists
- Transportation Planners
This programme is about the “science of where”.
The advent of location-based technologies, the Open Data movement and free and open source software (FOSS) are opening-up new opportunities and enhancing decision-making capabilities in SMEs, semi-state and government agencies, from national to local level.
This course aims to provide training in geospatial skills to support these sectors.
Programme Code
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GA_SGISC_S08
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Level
- 8
Location
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Mayo
Duration
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1 Year
Method of Delivery
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Online
Mode of Study
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Part Time
Course Fee
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Free to unemployed applicants. €250 for employed applicants. For full eligibility criteria see www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Start date
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January 2025
