Engineering
University of Wyoming, United States
A 15-credit graduate certificate in the fundamentals of GIS, delivered fully online and asynchronously with no set meeting times. Elective courses let students tailor the certificate, and the credits can serve as a step toward a master's degree. It is offered through the School of Computing's Geospatial Information Science and Technology programme.
Faculty: School of Computing | Department: School of Computing (Geospatial Information Science and Technology) | Duration: 15 credits | Intake: Application deadline for Spring 2026: November 15 | Study mode: online | Location: Laramie, WY, United States
Fundamentals of GIS plus electives, using ArcGIS Pro as a desktop application.
GIS analyst or technician, urban or regional planner, environmental consultant, cartographer, remote sensing specialist, natural resource manager, public health or emergency response analyst, transportation or logistics planner, and market research or site location analyst.
By successfully completing this graduate certificate program, students not only gain valuable expertise in GIS but also position themselves for future career endeavors or the pursuit of an advanced master’s degree. It’s also a flexible way to gain practical, job-ready experience without committing to a full degree program—making it ideal for working professionals or recent graduates looking to stand out in fields like environmental science, urban planning, public health or business analytics. It’s a great field for detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy working with data, technology and real-world applications.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.
Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html
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