{"id":13119,"date":"2024-05-26T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T01:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/?page_id=13119"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:26:04","slug":"pc-in-applied-gis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/continuing-education-and-training\/pc-in-applied-gis\/","title":{"rendered":"PC in Applied GIS"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2><strong>Professional Certificate (PC) in Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Date: Please refer to the respective course links for the course dates.<\/p>\r\n<p>Duration: 42 Hours<\/p>\r\n<p>Mode Of Delivery: Face-to-Face<\/p>\r\n<p>Course Fees: S$5,100 (Before GST and available funding, where applicable.)<\/p>\r\n<p>Please refer to the respective course pages for details.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"PC in Applied GIS\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/PC-in-Applied-GIS.jpg\" alt=\"PC in Applied GIS\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Award of Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The Professional Certificate comprises 3 courses:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/graduate\/pc-in-applied-gis\/introduction-to-gis-basics-and-data-visualisation-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Introduction to GIS Basics and Data Visualisation 2\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/Introduction-to-GIS-Basics-and-Data-Visualisation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction to GIS Basics and Data Visualisation 2\" width=\"667\" height=\"668\" \/> <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/continuing-education-and-training\/gis-data-processing-and-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"GIS Data Processing and Management\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/05\/GIS-Data-Processing-and-Management.jpg\" alt=\"GIS Data Processing and Management\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" \/> <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/continuing-education-and-training\/gis-spatial-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"GIS Spatial Analysis\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/05\/GIS-Spatial-Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"GIS Spatial Analysis\" width=\"660\" height=\"659\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>As digital maps and location-based services become integral to everyday life, proficiency in GIS offers a strategic advantage for those seeking to excel in the geospatial industry.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>What You Will Learn<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Acquire an understanding of foundational GIS concepts and technical skills<\/li>\r\n<li>Understand the life cycle of a data project with hands-on exercises to collect, view, pre-process, analyse, and display geospatial data for problem-solving and decision-making<\/li>\r\n<li>Exposure and understanding of GIS applications in real-world projects in a range of areas from policy, and decision making, to operations and service delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>Apply the knowledge and skills in a self-initiated project<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Who Will Benefit<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Executives and professionals without a GIS background in both the private and public sectors<\/li>\r\n<li>People who aspire to pursue a geospatial career, such as Geospatial Executives, GIS Engineers, GIS Consultants, GIS Mapping Specialists, Geospatial Specialists, and Geospatial Policymakers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Diploma or Degree holders of any discipline, at least 1 year of working experience in the related sector is preferred; Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Department.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Candidature Period<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The maximum period for learners to complete all component courses in order to be awarded the PC is 2 years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Developed <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nus.edu.sg\/more-educational-pathways-to-develop-geoscience-talent-pipeline-and-deepen-capabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in partnership with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA)<\/a> , a key driver in adopting geospatial data, services, and technologies in the Singapore government&#8217;s Smart Nation initiative, this course is taught by distinguished faculty members from the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nus.edu.sg\/22-nus-programmes-in-global-top-10-in-qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUS Department of Geography, ranked 6th globally and 1st in Asia in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The course curriculum is industry-focused, built around a geospatial technology framework that provides learners with essential competencies for various geospatial job roles.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/geog\/faq-pc-in-applied-gis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Frequently Asked Questions <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speak to Us<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:slebox66@nus.edu.sg\">slebox66@nus.edu.sg<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions about this programme.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional Certificate (PC) in Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Date: Please refer to the respective course links for the course dates. Duration: 42 Hours Mode Of Delivery: Face-to-Face Course Fees: S$5,100 (Before GST and available funding, where applicable.) Please refer to the respective course pages for details. 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