The demand for professionals in the geospatial intelligence field is global and continues to grow at a high rate in both government and industry. This online certificate program is designed to improve your skills in geospatial technology, spatial thinking, and information literacy.
You can learn to combine those skills with knowledge of cultural and political geography to solve problems that your employer considers critical. You can do all this according to your own schedule, studying where and when it's most convenient for you.
Learn from GIS Leaders
Due to the specialized nature of the course content, Penn State has identified and partnered with experienced educators to provide instruction for two of the five required courses. In every course you will interact online with highly respected faculty members from Penn State's top-rated graduate programs in geographic information science, or from other distinguished institutions.
Achieve Cutting-Edge Credentials
Gain both hands-on technical experience and the analytical skills needed to apply what you have learned in the most essential real-world geospatial intelligence sectors.
Get a Head Start on a Master's Degree
Our curriculum is designed so that credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the master's degree, should a student be granted admission into the master's program.
Andrew MacInnes