Professional Courses & Training


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Several tutorials on GPS and Remote Sensing.
Also the Canadian Communities Atlas Project an Internet based project to schools across Canada. By participating and creating a Community Atlas web site.

On-Line courses on Java programming and Remote Sensing.

Several degree program's and training courses in GIS and Remote Sensing from universities and colleges around the world.

Professional Certification

Alexandria Technical College Alexandria, MN.GIS Specialist Certificate (GSC)   This one-year (30 credit) certificate will allow the student to broaden their knowledge of GIS and its applications in a highly technical environment.
American River College Sacramento, CA GIS certificate program

Birkbeck College, UK Postgraduate Non-Degree Advanced Certificate Programmes (include Spatial Information Science, Physical Geography Updated, and Human Geography)
British Columbia Institute of Technology 
Advanced Diploma Program in GIS

Contractors Well Construction and Pump Installation Certification Program
Certified Mapping Scientists -- GIS 
Certified Mapping Scientists -- Remote Sensing 
Certified Photogrammetrists
California State University Long Beach 
Certificate in GIS
Cleveland State University 
Certificate in Urban GIS
Curtin University, Australia 
Graduate Certificate and MS in Geographic Information Science
California State University, Bakersfield Geographic Information Systems Certificate Program (the program consists of 20 quarter units: 8 units from core classes; and 12 units from electives)

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMSGraduate School Directories
Graduate Certificate of Hydrology
Portland State University

International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC) Educational Programs facilitates multidisciplinary approach to geo-informatics, land resource surveys, urban sciences and earth and water resource surveys. Major emphasis is placed on remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS).

Niagara CollegePost-graduate (professional) Certificate in GIS systems
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
GIS Certificate for Systems Designers and Builders
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
GIS Certificate for Supervisors/Managers

Other programs in and near Minnesota  see the summary by the MN GIS/LIS Consortium
Oklahoma State University 
Certificate in GIS

Professional Certification Wetland Scientist

Rutgers University  Professional Certificate Program in Geomatics

St. Cloud State University  Certificate in Geographic Information Science
St. Mary's University of Minnesota 
Certificate in Resource Analysis
San Diego State University 
Certificate in GIS
San Francisco State University 
Certificate in GIS
San Jose State University 
Certificate in GIS
Sir Sanford Fleming College -
various College Certificates in GIS

GISystems Application Specialist
Business Applications Specialist
Cartographic Specialist

The University of Utah Certificate Program in Geographic Information Science
The Irrigation Association General Certification Program Information
The Advanced Diploma Program
in GIS is designed for students with a background in a relevant discipline or technology. Covers GIS principles, training in GIS software, technical issues in GIS, remote sensing, digital mapping and management issues in GIS. Students participate in an industry-sponsored project (practicum or directed studies) in the program. By B.C. Institute of Technology

University of Connecticut  Certificate in GIS
University of Florida  
Certificate in Introduction to GPS Mapping Systems
University of North Alabama 
Certificate in GIS
University of Texas, Dallas Certificate in GIS for government and private sector application
University of Utah 
Certificate Program in GIS
University of California  
Riverside Extension GIS Certificate

Degree programs (on campus)

Alexandria Technical College Alexandria, MN. Associate of Applied Science (AAS)  degree is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of GIS and Computerized Mapping. The program of study includes 20 credits of general education courses and 44 credits of technical courses (course descriptions).
American River College   Sacramento, CA  GIS Associates of Arts Degree Program 

Birkbeck College, UK MSc Geographical Information Science & MPhil/PHD (funding oppertunities available)
Boston University
Master of Arts in Environmental Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems specialized training in the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) in environmental and natural resource analysis and management.
Brigham Young University(BYU),UT offers BS in GIS &   MS in Geography (programs are centered around spatial analysis with principle focus of research in GIS and remote sensing, and land use and environmental planning)
British Columbia Institute of Technology  Bachelor of Technology in Geomatics/GIS (There are two program options to choose from --Surveying/Mapping and GIS)

Clark University  Masters in GIS and International Development
Centre of Geographic Sciences, Nova Scotia Community College
Advanced Diplomas in Business Geographics, Geographic Information Systems, Integrated studies in GIS/RS
Curtin University, Australia
  MS in Geographic Information Science

Forest Information Resource Management Systems (FIRMS) is a GIS and Remote Sensing Facility of the University of British Columbia. The FIRMS laboratory is utilized by Forestry, Agriculture and other Faculties and Departments of the university, as well as by government, industry and non-governmental organizations. Projects are undertaken by FIRMS on a cost-recovery basis.

GIS and Remote Sensing Courses  University of Minnesota.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Graduate School Directories
Geography Departments around the world

Michigan State University  Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Geography, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning.

Renewable Resources GIS Research lab at the University of Alberta. The lab is used for research into the use of GIS in forestry-related applications.new23x11.jpg (576 bytes)

St. Cloud State University  MS in Geographic Information Science
St. Mary's University of Minnesota 
MS in Resource Analysis

The Radar Remote Sensing Group Research programme of University of British Columbia consists of one faculty, one post-doctoral fellow, 6 graduate students and one programmer.

University of Texas, Dallas Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences
University of Denver  
MS in GIScience
University of Florida  
M.S. Concentration in Applications of Geographic Technologies
University of Calgary  
Masters in GIS Program
University of Minnesota 
Professional Masters in GIS
University College London, Dept. Photogrammetry and Surveying
research projects and master degrees in Photogrammetry, Surveying, GIS and RemoteSensing at UCL.
University of Minnesota:Department of Geography

University of Adelaide, Australia Graduate Diploma in Spatial Information Science  and Master of Spatial Information Science
University of Northern British Columbia offer GIS courses like Spatial Data Techniques, Advanced Geographic Information Systems, and Independent Studies in GIS etc.
University of Alberta
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department offers GIS - Remote Sensing Courses for Degree Programs, Graduate Seminars, Undergraduate Courses, and other (future) Courses.

Training Courses

Advanced ArcView - Vector GIS
Advanced ArcView - Raster GIS
Advanced Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course provides conservationists with an opportunity to learn how GIS and remote sensing can be used to assess the conservation status of endangered species. By The Smithsonian Institution - Conservation and Research Center

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY    Specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Training and Development (offers  ESRI Authorized Classes & GIS Curriculum Classes)

Distributed Geographic Information (PowerPoint)

G.P.S. Concepts (PowerPoint)
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management

Introduction to GIS Concepts
Introduction to ArcView 3.x
Introduction to Avenue
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming- Part II 
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming- Part III

Serving a Dynamic Map to the Web with ArcView IMS

These courses are offered by Society of Wetlands Scientists.

Basic Wetland Delineation 
Basic Wetland Delineation with Field Practicum 
Basic Wetland Delineator Training 

Coastal Wetland Plant ID 

Hydrology of Wetlands

ID of Freshwater Wetland Sedges, Grasses & Rushes
Identifying Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Introduction to Applied Geostatistic

Plant ID: Wetlands and Their Borders
Plant Identification

Temperate Wetlands Restoration Training Course

Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation

Wetland Delineation
Wetland Delineation & Management Training
Wetland ID & Delineation based on the USACOE Reg. IV Program
Wetland Mitigation
Wetland Delineation & Management Training

If you know that there are universities/colleges/institutions are offering certificate/degree/diploma courses on GIS, hydrology and remote sensing and those are not listed above, please let us know by E-mailing us.

On-Line courses

ARC-INFO   on-line tutorial
About Remote Sensing Overview of remote sensing from Australia's National Mapping Agency. Further resources to information about spatial data and infrastructure for Australia.

Birkbeck College London UK, offers MSc in GIS Programme

California State University Bakersfield, USA
Curtin University
Australia
Carnegie Mellon and Columbia University 
Information Resource Management Certificate Program (by distance education)

Department of Geography  Ohio State University

Earth Observatory Overview and history of remote sensing by the Earth Observatory. There is a neat tool on the page to turn the glossary on or off in order to access definitions on the terminology.
ESRI
Virtual Campus:Self-paced courses in

GIScience
GIS Technology
GIS Applications

GIS Trinity College, Dublin  Geography Department.
GIS Applications in Archaeology  This PowerPoint (Vsn 7) presentation contains approximately 100 slides. Online PowerPoint presentation introducing the use of GIS in the field archaeology. The material may be used freely in a non-profit educational environment with proper citation. Created by Ian Johnson, School of Archaeology, University of Sydney, Australia.

IAC Inter-Application Communication  Tutorial
IDRISI
Introduction to ArcView PowerPoint presentation overviewing ArcView 3.x. Presented by Karen Batista Hunterdon Central Regional High School.

Learn GIS on-line

McGill University Department of Earth Sciences

NAUTILUS PowerPoint Presentations PowerPoint presentations for Remote Sensing and ArcView's Spatial Analyst. From Project NAUTILUS, the University of Connecticut and NASA.

Overview of Remote Sensing A brief foray into Remote Sensing from the University of Calgary web page. Further links to a remote sensing bibliography and the Canadian Remote Sensing Society.

Pennsylvania State World Campus USA
Presenting GIS   Downloadable PowerPoint Presentations on introductory GIS, spatial analysis and uses of spatial data. From "GIS for Teachers",  created by Kingston University based in the United Kingdom. 
Principles of Remote Sensing Basic overview of what remote sensing is with hyperlinks to detailed explanations of remote sensing terminology.
Philosophy of Remote Sensing Brief article delving into the underpinnings of remote sensing; "How did it start?" and "Why?"

Quantitative Population Ecology  by Alexei Sharov,  Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Remote Sensing Tutorials From the Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing. Take your pick of tutorials to learn the fundamentals of remote sensing, digital imagery analysis, creating 3D imagery from 2D, or a special tutorial for teaching kids remote sensing.
Remote Sensing Core Curriculum Four volume curriculum covering topics such as air photo interpretation, remote sensing and the environment, digital image processing, and remote sensing applications.

Simon Fraser University Vancouver BC, Canada
SAS/GIS Software Tutorial
Online tutorial provides an overview of SAS/GIS a statistical analysis program which can be used for spatial analysis and mapping.

The University of Arizona ARC/INFO User Group

UNIGIS 
International distance learning consortium, Central office, UK
University of Southern California 
Los Angeles CA, USA
University of California at Berkeley

Web Course Tools (WebCT) (offers courses/projects in Arc/Info,GIS,Remote Sensing,GPS)

Programming Courses

Java Coffee Break Tutorials This free tutorial series teaches the basics of Java programming. It requires no previous Java experience, and is perfect for the beginner. Tutorials cover a wide range of topics, from applets and applications, to more advanced issues such as class design, event handling and networking. Borland JBuilder  tool, should work with all these tutorials, but you'll need to import the files into your project first.They also have a two part tutorial series for Borland JBuilder, available at site.

Introduction to Linux
Linux System Administration
Linux Tools and Utilities
Linux

Oracle8 Database Administration - Create Database
Oracle8 Database Administration - Manage an Instance
Oracle8 Administration - Manage Data Storage
Oracle PL/SQL: Basics
Oracle Web Server: Develop Web-Based Applications
Oracle Form Builder: Forms Fundamentals

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Tutorials

Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing
ARC/INFO Training
Accessing Spatial Data  the tutorial will introduce the user to the concepts of GIS, spatial data, GIS software, the NSDI and geographic data clearinghouses
ArcView and MapObjects: An Architectural Comparison for Application Developers
About GIS for Hydrology
ArcView Field Guides and Training Resources
All About GPS
This tutorial is designed to give you a good basic understanding of the principles behind GPS without loading you down with too much technical detail. Info. includes why GPS? what is GPS? how GPS works? Differential GPS, putting GPS to work, and GPS applications like- Free Flight It's a coordinated set of technologies that will one day give airline pilots a lot more autonomy, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) is a technology used for tracking vehicles, vessels, and mobile assets such as trailers, containers, and equipment. Hosted by Trimble
AllGPS is GPS for Kindergarten and up. All you need to know about the Global Positioning System! Whimsical tutorial on all about GPS. Interweaves information with games about GPS using Sherlock Holmes as your guide.

Basic Hydrologic Concepts
Buffering Themes
by ESRI. Useful for determining "areas of influence"! ArcView 3.0
Buffering Themes
by ESRI. Create a buffer around selected features in ArcView 3.1 & 3.2
Building Searchable Databases for GIS Metadata
BASINS
Helps Solve the Watershed Puzzle

Comparative Analysis Learning Activity Water, water everywhere! How does it compare?
Creating Grids, Contours and Hillshades in ArcView® Spatial Analyst
Creating Grids Using ARC/INFO
Customizing Legends in a layout
by ESRI. Working with the legend tool extension in ArcView 3.1 & 3.2
Creating Your Own Data
by ESRI. Make a map using your own data!
Customizing ArcView
by ESRI. Incorporate Avenue scripts into your ArcView Project
Creating a Map of Census Data Using ArcView
GIS Tutorials for Creating Maps of Census Data (U. Michigan)

Decision Support Applications
DTM Surface and Contouring
Data from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Database Concepts
by Kenneth E. Foote and Donald J. Huebner. (includes GIS as representations of Reality, Basic Types of Representation: Raster and Vector Reality, Organizing Attribute Data, example of Topological Relationships, Object Oriented Databases, and Idea of Expert System etc)
Decision Support Applications
Recent developments associated with decision support systems in water resources by David w. Watkins, Jr. and Daene C. McKinney
Digital images and digital analysis techniques Download this basic course on Remote Sensing and try the exercises.
Definitions of Remote Sensing Conventional & Unconventional. What is remote sensing anyhow? Experts have provided both straight and wacky explanations. By CCRS.

EDUSAT: An easy way to learn Space Imaging 

Forecast Process
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Tutorial
FarmAssist 6.0
(On-line Tutorial Wizard)

GIS for Civil and Environmental Engineers
GIS Applications in Hydrology
GIS and Extreme Hydrology
Geographic Information Systems
created by the USGS (talks about what is a GIS, how does a GIS work, what's special about a GIS, and applications of GIS)
GIS and Hydrologic Modeling 
an Assessment of Progress
GIS and Remote Sensing
GIS in Water Resources 
courses, offered by David R. Maidment, University of Texas at Austin
GPS Tutorial Overview on Timeline, Intro., and Facts. Also covers solving for position, signal structures, DLL tracking, Error sources, navigational data processing, observation equation, applications and precision. Provided by Aalborg Univ. Dept. of Control Eng.
GPS Tutorial There are currently over a hundred models of GPS units on the market today. The International GPS Global Positioning System Waypoint Registry are trying to figure out how to make a tutorial for all of those different models. They are working on a generic one now.
Global Positioning System Overview
These materials were developed by Peter H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Texas at Austin, 1994. May be used for study, research, and education in not-for-profit applications.
GPS: A New Constellation
Very well put together exhibit from the National Air and Space Museum. Also has examples of GPS applications in various industries.
GPS Primer Categorized tutorial on GPS from the Aerospace Corporation. Also includes Military uses for GPS and GPS uses in everyday life.
GPS Tutor Tutorial from Quality Engineering and Survey Technology (QUEST). Find additional information about differential correction, samples of GPS & DGPS scatter plots and accuracy measurements.
GPS Tutorial from Topcon, a maker of GPS units. Has an interesting historical overview going back to prehistory. Info  divided into hyperlinked chapters. Includes advanced features and radio modems.
Garmin's GPS Guide for beginners GPS technology is rapidly changing how people find their way around the Earth. Whether it be for fun, saving lives, getting there faster, or whatever use you can dream up, GPS navigation is becoming more common every day. This guide will give you enough information to get you involved in the fun that awaits you.
GPS Tutorial is to provide you with an overview on the GPS,  that is the basis of today's monitoring technology. Additional sections will be added over the coming weeks and months, with each building on previous section. Provided by TRUCKBASE Corporation.

Hydrology for the Meteorologist: The Headwater Forecast Process
Hydrology for the Meteorologist Decision Aid
  Issuing Flood Watches and Warnings for Small Streams and Headwater Basins
HEC-PrePro An ArcView Pre-Processor for HEC’s Hydrologic Modeling System
Hydrologic Modelling Workshop (8.0 mb!) (by Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's)This workshop is a basic overview of incorporating GIS tools into Hydrologic Modeling using ArcView's Spatial Analyst Extension
Hydrologic Forecast Process for Small Streams and Headwater Basins
  Flowchart Illustration (19K) 

IAC - Inter-Application Communication  Tutorial
IDRISI Tutorial
a very coarse introduction to Image Processing.
Introduction to Desktop Mapping & ArcView
Inter-Application Communication
(IAC) Tutorial
Intro to ArcView (by
Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's)
Introduction to Digital Images & Digital Analysis Techniques
A Basic Course for the Appreciation of Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Multispectral Data
Introduction to Basic Ground-Water Flow By the earthDr!

LandView II Tutorial
Land Evaluation
by David G. Rossiter, Cornell University
Looking at the Earth's Environment through the "Eyes" of a Satellite guide for student research projects, on remote sensing and the environment.

Map Based Hydrology
Manipulating Legends in ArcView

NCGIA Core Curriculum for Technical Programs 

Projecting Data in ArcView
Project ASSIST
  GRASS Page
Project ASSIST
  Idrisi Support Materials
Project ASSIST
Arc/Info Support Materials
Project ASSIST
  Idrisi Support Materials

River Forecast
Radar-based Precipitation Estimates
Remote Sensing Tutorial
the central aim of this tutorial is to familiarize, and in so doing instruct, you as to what remote sensing is,what its applications are, and what you need to know in order to interpret and, hopefully, use the data/information being acquired by satellite, air, and ground sensors.
Remote Sensing Core Curriculum  
A Remote Sensing Tutorial for Natural Resource Managers, Descriptive
Representation of Spatial Knowledge  
Tutorial 
Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation & Analysis
Radars
Remote Sensing Guide consists of two web-based instructional modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web.
Radar and Stereoscopy Tutorial
create the illusion of three dimensions using two dimensional images! This tutorial will show you how it's done
Radar Mapping Techniques and Applications
Remote Sensing of the Global Environment
RADARSAT
at Titanic's Gravesite. Download a digital version of the poster that marks the spot where the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on April 14, 1912 at 2340h. Learn more about how the poster was made, ice monitoring from space, Remote sensing, and RADARSAT.

SHEF Tutorial
Simple Road Design
Spatial Analysis Principles
Spatial Hydrology using ArcView GIS 
Satellites 
Remote Sensing Guide consists of two web-based instructional modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web.
Satellite data reception an animated explanation of how satellite data works at the CCRS receiving stations.

The Hurricane module
The use of GPS/Computer combination An introduction.
The Army GPS Tutorial provides a non-technical, operational perspective of the NAVSTAR GPS for Staff Officers and Senior NCOs in all Branches of the Army. It explains the actions necessary in planning and conducting combat operations and operations other than war to capitalize on the diverse capabilities of GPS that support the Army mission. The GPS Tutorial also contains a PLGR emulator that allows the user to become familiar with the PLGR interface. The GPS Tutorial CDROM is also available. By Terrain Visualization Center, DOD.
The Canadian Communities Atlas Project GeoAccess(formerly the National Atlas Information Service of Geomatics Canada) in partnership with a Teacher's Advisory Group from the Canadian Council for Geographic Education, is offering this Internet based project to schools across Canada. By participating and creating a Community Atlas web site, schools will be able to be part of the National Atlas of Canada. The sixth edition, an Internet based version, is currently underway and will provide the very best geographical and geospatial information and data.
The National Atlas of Canada is for interactive learning about Canada's Geography.

Using LIDAR Data in an ArcView® Project
Useful ArcView® Extensions
Using ArcView Maps on your Web Page
by ESRI. how to create an ArcView layout from scratch (rather than using a template), and then export your layout to a JPEG image file for use on your web page
Using E-STAT with ArcView
by ESRI. E-STAT is Statistics Canada's interactive learning tool, available on-line and on CD-ROM (Windows) designed specifically for the education community (ArcView 3.1 & 3.2)
UNDERSTANDING GIS 
The ARC/INFO METHOD - Follow-up Reference Guide 

Watching Over Our Planet From Space focused on kids level! Introduced to remote sensing through a series of fun activities using environmental applications.
What is Geographic Information Science?
by Michael F. Goodchild, University of California Santa Barbara
Working With CAD Drawings by ESRI. CAD Drawings - what they are, and how you can use them in ArcView
WFO Hydrologic Forecast System (WHFS)Workshop Material