Certificate Course in GIS [1 month]
“YOUR CAREER IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY”
Geoinfra Technologies India®
About
The 1-Month Certificate Course in GIS at Geoinfra Technologies India is a foundation-level program designed for beginners and professionals who want to quickly build practical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
This short-term, intensive training covers the essentials of GIS software, spatial data handling, and remote sensing basics, giving learners a strong start in the geospatial domain. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create, analyze, and visualize spatial data using industry-standard tools.
Software & Tools Covered
ArcGIS 10.x | QGIS Desktop | Google Earth Pro | Web GIS Platforms | USGS Tools
Who can opt?
This program is open to graduates and postgraduates from disciplines such as Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Planning, and Computer Science. It is equally suitable for BSc/MSc students, PhD scholars, researchers, and academicians aiming to strengthen their geospatial expertise. Additionally, working professionals seeking career growth, transition, or upskilling are encouraged to join.
What You’ll Learn
GIS Basics: Concepts, components, data types (vector/raster), coordinate systems, projections
Data Acquisition: Sources (Survey of India, Bhuvan, USGS), GPS & maps
Georeferencing & Digitization: Shapefiles, geodatabases, editing, attribute data creation
Cartography & Map Layouts: Legends, scale, grids, symbols, annotations
Thematic Mapping: Choropleth, proportional symbol, heat maps, dot density, 3D maps
Spatial Analysis: Buffer, overlay, join, dissolve, clipping, extraction
Basics of Remote Sensing: Electromagnetic spectrum, platforms, satellite imagery, applications
Mini Project: Practical hands-on exercise using real datasets
Table of Contents
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What is GIS?
Definition of GIS and its significance in various fields.
Historical development and evolution of GIS technology.
GIS Components
Software: Overview of popular GIS software
Data types
Geographic coordinate systems and projections.
Data models: Vector and raster data structures.
Data Acquisition
Data types: Topographic Maps, GPS data, remote sensing data.
Data collection methods: Surveys, digitization, scanning.
Data sources: Survey of India, Bhuvan, USGS Earth Explorer
Georeferencing
Introduction
Load Data
Set Coordinate System
Add Control Points
Rectification
Digitization
Introduction
Shapefile and Geodatabase
Vectorization: Point, line and polygon features
File extensions in shapefile
Editing and advanced editing tools
Components in a shapefile
Attribute table and data creation
Components of Map
Map layouts
Title
Legend
Scale and Cartographic Scale
North Arrow/Compass Rose
Grid Lines and Coordinates
Borders and boundaries, geographic features
Labels and Annotations
Insets
Grid reference, data sources and credits
Thematic Maps
Choropleth Maps
Proportional Symbol Maps
Dot Density Maps
Isopleth Maps
Flow Maps
Heat Maps
Thematic Line Maps
3D Thematic Maps
GIS Data Analysis
Buffer Analysis
Overlay Analysis
Spatial Join
Dissolve and Merge
Clipping and Extraction
Spatial Statistics
Data Transformation and Conversion
Vector to Raster
Raster to Vector
Coordinate System Transformation
Merging and Splitting Data
Attribute Data Transformation
Extraction, editing and conversion of AutoCAD data
Extraction of spatial data from excel sheets
Conversion and editing of GPS data
Basics of Remote Sensing
Introduction
What is remote sensing? How does it work?
Overview of the electromagnetic spectrum
Remote Sensing Platforms and its types
Characteristics and advantages of different platforms
Remote Sensing Data Types
10.Remote Sensing Data Processing
Introduction
Bands/Channels
Layer stack
Band Combinations
Extraction of Area Of Interest(AOI)
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Ortho mosaic
11.Image Interpretation
Introduction
Visual interpretation vs. digital image processing
Elements of Visual Image Interpretation
Types of Digital Image Processing
Enhancing and analyzing remotely sensed images
12.Remote Sensing Applications
Urban Planning
Natural Resource Management
Forestry
Land use and land cover mapping.
Agriculture and crop monitoring.
Environmental monitoring and change detection.
Disaster Management
Geology and Mineral Exploration
Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management
Water Resource Management
Climate Change Studies
Transportation Planning
Public Health Analysis