The one-year Geographic Information Systems Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with knowledge and skills relating to geographic and cartographic science, with a focus on information systems technology.In this program, you use both hands-on and theoretical approaches to explore topics such as: field data collection programming remote sensing enterprise geo-database design and management cloud-based services application development 2D and 3D cartographic design spatial analysis and project management A key part of this program is the independent project that you begin in your first semester and complete throughout your studies. You identify an area of interest, develop a project proposal, and then implement and complete your project, all in collaboration with an industry or government sponsor.