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Geospatial Career Track

GIS Foundations Professional Certificate

Master the power of spatial data. This six-part digital workshop series prepares you for high-demand roles in St. Louis’s growing tech and NGA-aligned sectors.

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Community Access – 100% Free
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Geography on Steroids

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Geography Goes Digital

3

Retrieving & Characterizing

4

Analyzing Patterns

5

Output & Application

6

The Part of Tens


6 Workshops · No Cost · Professional Certificate

Certificate Curriculum

6 Core Digital Workshops

Complete all six to earn your GIS Foundations Certificate, powered by Sejal Learning Solutions and Wiley.

Geography on Steroids

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Digital Workshop 1

Geography on Steroids

Transform your understanding of the world with Geographic Information Systems. Discover how technology amplifies spatial data into an indispensable tool for decision-making.


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Geography Goes Digital

2

Digital Workshop 2

Geography Goes Digital

Unlock the full potential of GIS. Dive into sophisticated data modeling, meticulous attribute management, and diverse geographic data collection techniques.


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Retrieving & Characterizing Geography

3

Digital Workshop 3

Retrieving & Characterizing Geography

Learn intensive techniques for extracting meaningful insights from geospatial datasets. Transform raw data into actionable intelligence.


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Analyzing Geographic Patterns

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Digital Workshop 4

Analyzing Geographic Patterns

Elevate your analysis with complex methodologies for understanding spatial relationships, network dynamics, and sophisticated cartographic modeling.


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Output and Application

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Digital Workshop 5

Output and Application

Transform analysis into strategic implementation. Focus on automation, operational streamlining, and communicating spatial intelligence to leadership.


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The Part of Tens

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Digital Workshop 6

The Part of Tens

Distill critical knowledge into 30 expert-curated lessons. A rapid, authoritative deep dive into the foundational and future aspects of GIS systems.


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Dr. Michael N. DeMers
Meet the Author

Michael N. DeMers, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Geography

Michael N. DeMers is Professor Emeritus of Geography at New Mexico State University and a recognized authority in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). With over 30 years of experience in spatial analysis and education, his work has been instrumental in making complex geographic concepts accessible to students and professionals worldwide. He is the author of several foundational GIS textbooks and the 2nd Edition of GIS For Dummies.


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