ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply you must have:
- One of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree
- Two years of college education with professional experience in a field such as planning, engineering, environmental sciences, utilities, resource management or branches of business that require spatial analysis
- Education or professional experience with GIS fundamentals and spatial data formats
- Ability to use ArcGIS Desktop 10, 9, 8.x or ArcView 3.x for basic functions, such as spatial and attribute queries, map overlay and map display
Also Recommended
You should be familiar with data analysis and statistics.
If you need help meeting the GIS requirements or want tio brush up on your skills, we recommend the following independent study:
- Free online courses through Esri. These courses provide essential fundamental knowledge:
- Getting Started With GIS
- Getting Started With ArcMap
- ArcGIS Pro Basics
- Cartography
- Getting to Know ArcGIS (second edition). This textbook teaches the basic functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows and shows how to be productive with this essential component of the ArcGIS platform.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100 percent online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a recent computer (no more than five years old) with:
- Windows or MacOS operating system (MacOS users will be required to use Windows emulation software in order to run the Esri ArcGIS software)
- At least 8GB of RAM
- 20GB or more of available disk space
- Recent web browser
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Ideally, the computer meets the system requirements identified on the ArcGIS Desktop website.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.