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University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
ETPL
In this certificate program, you'll gain in-depth knowledge about GIS and the diverse workplace applications for these systems. We'll examine the range of information sources that can be combined to build a GIS database, including raw data, scanned maps, GPS positions and aerial photography. You'll learn how these systems are used to support research and decision making in a wide variety of fields, including land-use planning, environmental science and disaster preparedness.
In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
Yes
Program details
8 Months
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
N/A
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
See website
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Completion rate
89%
Employment rate
85%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$28
Typical (median) annual earnings
$52,700
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Professional, Scientific, Technical Services
34%
Other Industries
30%
Administrative Support
11%
Retail Trade
9%
Other Services
9%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
31
Gender
Male
47%
Female
53%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
31%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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