Introduction to Geospatial Technology Using QGIS course provides students with a rich preparation in technological information for the GIS field. The GIS industry is expanding more and more and promises employment opportunities in the future. This course teaches students the basics of GIS and how to build digital maps using software open source that allows free and unlimited use for private or commercial applications. All necessary data and software are provided in the course.

The course also covers topics such as GIS, cartography, remote sensing and spatial analysis through a series of lectures and hands-on computer-based exercises. This course is designed to be used as a stand-alone course to complement the other disciplines or an entry level course into the geospatial content is based upon program.Course the United States Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model for entry level geospatial occupations, including Geospatial GIS Technicians and Technologists or.

In addition to all the benefits that the course offers to join the geospatial world, the course also offers the opportunity for students to receive continuing education credit from a regionally accredited college.

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