
Certificate in Digital Mapping and Geographical Information Systems
Overview
*** 90%/100% funded under Springboard. Apply on www.springboardcourses.ie ***
The goal of this this fully online and recorded programme is to provide an opportunity for recent graduates and employees from a range of diverse sectors (listed below) to develop their skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and digital mapping.
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Engineers
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Ecologists
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Environmental Scientists
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Geoscientists
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Data Scientists
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Archaeologists
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Marine Biologists
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Surveyors
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Town Planners
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Agri-Scientists
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Transportation Planners
This programme is about the “science of where”.
The advent of location-based technologies, the Open Data movement and free and open source software (FOSS) are opening-up new opportunities and enhancing decision-making capabilities in SMEs, semi-state and government agencies, from national to local level.
This course aims to provide training in geospatial skills to support these sectors.
Programme Code
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GA_SGISC_S08
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Level
- 8
Location
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Mayo
Number of Places
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50
Duration
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1 Year
Method of Delivery
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Online
Mode of Study
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Part Time
Course Fee
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Free to unemployed applicants. €250 for employed applicants. For full eligibility criteria see www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Application closing date
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30th Sept 2023 (will be extended if all places not filled)
Start date
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January 2024