{"id":9080,"date":"2016-01-16T05:24:35","date_gmt":"2016-01-16T11:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=9080"},"modified":"2025-08-14T18:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T23:47:17","slug":"college-gis-certificate-programs-list-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/college-gis-certificate-programs-list-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"A List of College GIS Certificate Programs in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image9080_5fcf09-0e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9080_5fcf09-0e size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-768x390.jpg\" alt=\"GIS Certificate Programs Canada\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-61330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-678x345.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-50x25.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-200x102.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-425x216.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-550x280.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-135x70.jpg 135w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-115x58.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada-360x183.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GIS-Certificate-Programs-Canada.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So many GIS certificate programs to choose from, eh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many prefer going the full-fledged approach of getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-degree\/\">GIS degree<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-certification-is-it-worth-it\/\">GIS certificate<\/a>, you can&#8217;t discount going to a college or technology institute to earn your very own GIS diploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get the practical skills employers are looking for like GIS programming, remote sensing, and even surveying. This means you are <b>better positioned<\/b> to learn faster, which is crucial in today&#8217;s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some great schools in Canada &#8211; COGS, and BCIT are <strong>stand-outs<\/strong>. But there&#8217;s really so many to choose from, eh? Today, we outline all the GIS certificate colleges in Canada that will pave the way for your very own GIS career path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British Columbia<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9083\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"British Columbia\" class=\"wp-image-9083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-425x423.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-115x115.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-156x155.png 156w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1-500x498.png 500w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/British-Columbia-1.png 532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Beautiful British Columbia offers college GIS certificate programs from the following institutes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Advanced GIS Diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s>Vancouver Island University (VIU) Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications<\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selkirk College&#8217;s Advanced Diploma and Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simon Fraser Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Okanagan College GIS Essentials Microcredential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are serious about learning GIS and developing your skills, then you should go to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People have nothing but good things to say about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcit.ca\/programs\/geographic-information-systems-advanced-diploma-part-time-9100padvdip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCIT&#8217;s Advanced GIS Diploma program<\/a>. Its intense schedule and classes help you achieve well-rounded skills. The work-based practicum boosts your CV. It&#8217;s highly regarded by employers in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t make it to class, you have the online education route. Although face-to-face program delivery can give you the necessary feedback, especially in labs and programming &#8211; online education will give you the much-needed self-discipline and motivation to complete the Advanced GIS certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Vancouver Island University (VIU)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, the Advanced GIS Technology diploma at Vancouver Island University has been discontinued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn face-to-face in Nanaimo, British Columbia in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viu.ca\/programs\/arts-humanities-social-sciences\/advanced-diploma-geographical-information-systems-gis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIU\u2019s Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications<\/a>. Alternatively, online classes could be spread out for more convenience. No matter what, in the end, you earn an advanced GIS diploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both options help students secure full-time employment in the field of GIS. As with the other GIS programs, training is concentrated in ArcGIS, the most popular GIS software in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VIU now offers an intriguing Master&#8217;s GIS program as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Selkirk College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You should take a close look at what Selkirk College has to offer. They combine classroom study with coop or personally developed projects. There are two main types of programs they offer, including and <a href=\"https:\/\/selkirk.ca\/programs\/environment-geomatics\/geographic-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Diploma and Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their lab is modern with dedicated workstations. The Applied Geospatial Research Center is attached to the college. The pristine British Columbia Kootenays area is beautiful if you like to hike or ski.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Simon Fraser University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get certified with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/students\/admission\/programs\/a-z\/g\/geographic-infoscience\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science<\/a> at Simon Fraser University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is SIS different from GIS? It tackles a wider array of spatial-related fields. SIS includes Geographic Information Science; spatial analysis and modeling; geo-visualization; geospatial interface research; remote sensing; and mobile networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put data in a geographical context with this modern approach to spatial entity information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Okanagan College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Okanagan College is located in beautiful Kelowna, BC with campuses in Penticton and Vernon. The Salmon Arm hosts the campus for GIS studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okanagan.bc.ca\/gis-essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIS Essentials Microcredential<\/a>, students have to complete hands-on projects that are perfect as a segway into your career. It includes 3D modeling, database management and remote sensing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Prairies<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9112\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-300x210.png\" alt=\"Prairies\" class=\"wp-image-9112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-678x474.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-200x140.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-425x297.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-550x385.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-115x80.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies-222x155.png 222w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Prairies.png 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Prairie Provinces consisting of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have the following options to obtain a diploma or certificate in GIS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Geographic Information Technology Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Calgary&#8217;s Masters in GIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mount Royal University&#8217;s Spatial Data Science Certificate Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saskatchewan Polytechnic Geographic Information Science for Resource Management Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">Red River College (RRC) Advanced GIS Technology Certificate<\/span> &#8211; This program has been discontinued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assiniboine Community College (ACC) GIS Advanced Diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in the southern part of Alberta or anywhere really, you should consider enrolling in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sait.ca\/programs-and-courses\/degrees\/bachelor-of-applied-technology-geographic-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a great way to familiarize yourself with Esri ArcGIS, which is the leading GIS software in the industry. The GIS program practicum is rumored to be a challenge, as it can be difficult to find one. The same goes for its intense time commitment as students need to spend vast amounts of time on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The NAIT program is geared to the whole industry and practice of GIS with classes from ArcGIS to project management and industry best practices. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nait.ca\/coned\/gis-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geographic Information Technology Certificate<\/a> is one of a kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s unique about the NAIT GIS program is the delivery in both Geomedia and ArcGIS. The classes are unique and interesting. It has web mapping with open source GIS software and even Oracle spatial fundamentals courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. University of Calgary&#8217;s Masters in GIS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/arts.ucalgary.ca\/geography\/future-students\/graduate\/programs\/master-geographic-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Masters in GIS (MGIS) program at the University of Calgary<\/a> consists of 10 courses. While 5 courses are part of the core course load, the remaining will also build on GIS skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Masters in GIS program covers applications, theory, spatial modeling, remote sensing, and statistics. It also consists of research projects where students get to develop skills in the topic of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Calgary&#8217;s Masters in GIS program is one of the best programs in Canada. Students who are looking to seriously develop their skills and become GIS professionals should consider the MGIS program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mount Royal University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtroyal.ca\/ProgramsCourses\/FacultiesSchoolsCentres\/ScienceTechnology\/Departments\/MathematicsComputing\/Majors\/Spatial-Data-Science\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spatial Data Science Post-Bachelor Certificate Program<\/a> at Mount Royal University consists of 10 courses (30 credits), which can be completed in one year by taking five courses during both the fall and winter semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-bachelor certificate program offers a solid foundation in managing, analyzing, visualizing, and applying data with geospatial tools essential for location-based IT solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining principles from computing, data science, and geography, students will use advanced software and data science techniques to uncover insights in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Saskatchewan Polytechnic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/saskpolytech.ca\/programs-and-courses\/programs\/Geographic-Information-Science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geographic Information Science for Resource Management Certificate<\/a> is a one-year certificate program offered full-time at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program gives you hands-on learning and practical experience that employers are looking for from GIS graduates. The field experience is also something unique to the program. 80% of GIS grads find jobs after six months of graduation working as mapping technicians, GIS specialists, cartographers, and other titles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Red River College (RRC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Advanced GIS Technology diploma at Red River College has been discontinued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Advanced GIS Technology diploma at Red River College is a one-year intense program. It combines a mix of remote sensing, cartography, GIS modeling, CAD, and other courses to build your knowledge in GIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also connects students with potential employers through a thesis research project. This gives students a taste of how GIS is being used in the industry. However, you need a Bachelor\u2019s Degree to get into this program as a prerequisite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Assiniboine Community College (ACC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Available through distance education and face-to-face, the <a href=\"https:\/\/assiniboine.net\/programs\/geographic-information-systems-gis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assiniboine College GIS Advanced Diploma<\/a> is chosen by many Manitobans as a sure way to get the GIS knowledge they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With approximately 93% of grads finding employment in their field, the courses cover everything from image analysis to spatial statistics. It&#8217;s interesting to see a precision agriculture techniques course in the curriculum that shows how big agriculture is an industry in Manitoba.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest province in terms of population, Ontario, has a plethora of options to earn a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Here they are in no particular order:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9116\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-300x277.png\" alt=\"Ontario\" class=\"wp-image-9116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-50x46.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-200x184.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-425x392.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-550x507.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-115x106.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario-168x155.png 168w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ontario.png 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ryerson Certificate in Applied Digital Geography and GIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queen University Certificate in Geographic Information Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>York University Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) &amp; Remote Sensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s>Fleming College Geographic Information Systems Cartographic Specialist<\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s>Niagara College GIS Certificate<\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algonquin College GIS Graduate Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Waterloo Diploma of Excellence in GIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ontario Learns GIS Certificate (Humber College, Durham College, George Brown College, Seneca College, Centennial College, Mohawk College)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ryerson University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing but positive about <a href=\"https:\/\/continuing.ryerson.ca\/public\/category\/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&amp;certificateId=170501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryerson&#8217;s Certificate in Applied Digital Geography and GIS<\/a>. It balances conceptual and practical training with lectures and laboratory learning environments. Ryerson&#8217;s Certificate in Applied Digital Geography and GIS is well-recognized in the GIS industry. It also offers distance education as this certification is primarily designed for part-time students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryerson helps you accelerate your GIS job probabilities by earning the right amount of hands-on experience. Essentially, you build the right foundation to get your foot in the door. The distance learning option is also available for students who can&#8217;t make it to campus with busy lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Queen&#8217;s University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/academic-calendar\/arts-science\/certificates\/geographic-information-science-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certificate in Geographic Information Science<\/a> delivers a thorough understanding of cartography, remote sensing, and GIS techniques. In addition to completing a degree, Queen&#8217;s University students can also achieve a Certificate in Geographic Information Science. All undergraduate students regardless of their degree concentration are eligible to pursue the Certificate in Geographic Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen&#8217;s University&#8217;s GIScience certification gives you a blueprint for a career in GIS. You build a wealth of practical knowledge and GIS uses and applications in the workplace. This program understands how GIS is becoming an affordable technology that can be integrated into nearly every corporation, governmental agency, or non-profit organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. York University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get certified by York University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/program\/certificates\/geographic-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) &amp; Remote Sensing<\/a>. This program understands that together GIS and remote sensing are the backbone of many decision-making systems and location-based services emerging in the decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York University is far more in-depth. It&#8217;s heavily loaded in remote sensing which is a good thing. Satellite data is becoming more abundant and free to the whole world. York University&#8217;s GIS program puts you on the right path for your own career in the field of GIS and remote sensing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fanshawe College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fanshawe College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanshawec.ca\/programs\/gis1-geographic-information-systems-gis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certificate in Geographic Information Systems<\/a> has both traditional and online classroom options. It&#8217;s an eight-month program to help students master the concepts of GIS, remote sensing, GIS programming, spatial analysis and modeling, photogrammetry, web mapping and CAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is project-based, software-intensive, interdisciplinary, and focused on building flexible, current, high-end applied skills. Students require their own laptops in this GIS certificate program. It teaches everything from the theory behind GIS to grasp an understanding of the important fundamentals. You will also get the hands-on skills to help you strive in the GIS industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. University of Waterloo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/library\/geospatial\/\">Geospatial Centre<\/a> at the University of Waterloo is your home for anything related to GIS. This includes geospatial data, cartography, and any mapping software. There was a Diploma of Excellency available at this university but it appears to be a bit in limbo. It&#8217;s best to contact the Geospatial Centre at the university for any availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a warning that you may not be able to grasp all the important concepts with just databases, spatial analysis, management issues, and an introduction to GIS. It might look good on your CV, but in all practicality, this program needs more core courses like programming, remote sensing, and CAD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Fleming College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleming College gets a bit of downgrade for its GIS program. You can really only take a couple of intro courses here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, you can still walk away from this program, with the right skills for spatial decision-making in the real world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Niagara College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College offers limited GIS courses, where you get hands-on experience working in GIS and GIS-related subjects. But it also teaches you the concepts and skills that you will use every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Algonquin College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algonquincollege.com\/sat\/program\/geographic-information-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GIS Graduate Certificate Program at Algonquin College<\/a> is a three-semester program with the option for a co-op. Students need a university degree or 2-3 years from a college diploma program to enter the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives the best of all aspects of GIS &#8211; cartographic design, application and modeling, and remote sensing. Classes are offered in the classroom and the lab.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ontario Learns GIS Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think I should list each one of these colleges as their own separate number on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;But in reality, they ARE <strong>the exact same program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the GIS diploma in a tin can. Without the prestige as the other GIS certificate programs offered in Ontario, in each of these programs, you&#8217;re going to be taking the same eight courses, and you may even be using dated GIS software to top things off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the courses you are going to get in the Ontario Learns GIS Certificate program: Microsoft Access Specialist, Microsoft Access Expert, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Designing\/Implementing\/Managing a GIS, GIS Software &#8211; ArcView, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing and Internet Mapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you eat, sleep and breathe GIS, then you&#8217;re not going to enjoy the Ontario Learns GIS certificate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colleges that offer the Ontario Learns GIS Certificate are <strong>Humber College<\/strong>, <strong>George Brown College<\/strong>, <strong>Seneca College<\/strong>, <strong>Centennial College<\/strong>, <strong>Mohawk College<\/strong> and <strong>Durham College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Maritimes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-300x230.png\" alt=\"Maritimes\" class=\"wp-image-9121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-200x153.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-425x326.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-550x422.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-115x88.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes.png 572w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maritimes-202x155.png 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Maritime Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland) have a bit less to offer in college GIS certificate programs. But it does offer one of the most recognized programs in all of Canada, the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) Advanced Diploma in Geographic Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Geographic Information Systems Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers in the industry know which schools have better reputations, and hire accordingly. COGS has cemented itself in one of the top spots for GIS certification. Its history traces back to 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS used to be its own college, then became part of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). You might have to move a distance to attend because COGS is located in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. But it&#8217;s well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a scale of 1 to 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nscc.ca\/geomatics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS Advanced Diploma in Geographic Sciences<\/a> is a definite 10. Furthermore, it has a two-year Diploma in Geographic Sciences for those who directly enter from high school and people with unrelated degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dalhousie University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nova Scotia is home to two incredible GIS diploma programs. As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dal.ca\/faculty\/science\/earth-environmental-sciences\/programs\/certificates\/certificate-in-geographic-information-science-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate in Geographic Information Science<\/a> at Dalhousie University, students must complete 2 mandatory courses (Geoscience Information Management and GIS Applications to Environmental and Geological Science) and must select 2 other courses from a list of others. For example, <strong>Space, Place, and GIS<\/strong> course has students learn to use GIS to address land use and site planning issues even in regards to examining legal, privacy, and ethical implications of using GIS data in the public realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All courses set the standard of B to complete. But the heart and soul of this program lies in the research project, as independent work from the student. The research project focus is on the methodological and organizational design, the application of appropriate GIS techniques, and the proper reporting of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie University has a strong reputation in terms of universities in Canada &#8211; it dates back to 1818. This program is no exception as it&#8217;s high on the list for teaching students the necessary skills on how to design, manage, and employ methods in Geographic Information Science (GIS).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Memorial University (MUN)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Memorial University offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mun.ca\/geography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diploma in Geographic Information Science (GIScience)<\/a> located in St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland. Students have to be registered in a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I like most about MUN&#8217;s GIScience diploma program is the wealth of knowledge you&#8217;ll get for practical GIS applications. This is why the program requires students to complete two instructional field placement courses. Students can apply what they&#8217;ve learned in the classroom to real-life situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update:<\/strong> As of 2004, the GIS Post-Diploma Technology Program is no longer part of NBCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) GIS Post-Diploma Technology<\/a> Program used to be all the buzz. Back in 2006, Esri presented the college with an award of excellence for their Post-Diploma in GIS, and college graduates were extremely successful at finding meaningful careers in GIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NBCC is quiet as of late, and it&#8217;s unclear whether or not their program still exists &#8211; as it&#8217;s not listed in their college GIS certificate listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-online-certificate\/\">GIS Online Certificate Programs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So many college GIS certificate programs to choose in Canada, eh? 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