Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Admission Requirements

High School Education. Applicants must provide one of the following documents:

• High school transcripts with graduation posted
• High school diploma
• Proof of GED completion

Personal computer requirement:  This Certificate Program is 100% online, therefore the use of a reliable personal computer is required.  Additionally, while not required, it is highly recommended that students obtain a personal computer that meets the requirements necessary to operate the ArcGIS Desktop software suite, including ArcGIS Pro version 2.7.1 or higher. Please review those computer system requirements at the link below before purchasing a new personal computer.  The Windows operating system is required to use ArcGIS Desktop software.  

To find the latest requirements necessary to operate ArcGIS Desktop software, please visit: ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.x system requirements—System Requirements | Documentation

To find the latest requirements necessary to operate ArcGIS Pro, please visit: ArcGIS Pro 2.7 system requirements—ArcGIS Pro