Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Micro Credential Course

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Micro Credential Course

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

This micro-credential is tailored for individuals seeking advanced practical training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a focus on ArcGIS Pro software. The course combines theoretical knowledge to understand GIS concepts, functionality, and real-world applications, along with practical labs to master advanced GIS software functions.

SIT now offers this course in a HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') format, blending face-to-face and online learning.

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Key Details
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification:
Short Course
Level:
Short Course
Duration:

15 weeks. 3 hours/week

Study Modes:
Onsite or Flexible Distance
Dates:

2026 Semester 4: 05 August to 11 December
Fees:

This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.

  • NO tutorial fees
  • Direct material costs: $305.00 (GST inclusive).

The aims of the Geographic Information Systems micro-credential are as follows:

  • To gain knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to be employed for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning.
  • To provide advanced-level knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, specifically ArcGIS pro
  • To produce professional practitioners who are well-regarded by employers.

Topics: 

  • Introduction to GIS terminology and functionality
  • Work and create GIS maps
  • Introduction to spatial analysis and solving geographic problems using GIS as an analysis tool
  • Understanding raster and vector data
  • Understanding overlays and buffers
  • Symbolizing categorical data
  • Symbolizing quantitative data
  • Labelling map features
  • Managing tables
  • Editing features and attributes
  • Creating geodatabases and feature classes
  • Add data into geodatabases
  • Edit GIS data
  • Align spatial data

The course includes a student subscription to the ArcGIS pro software, available for the duration of the semester.

Please note you are required to have successfully completed a NZ Diploma Level 5 or gained equivalent experience to be accepted into this course.

 

As part of your application, you must provide evidence of either: 

a) Successful completion of any New Zealand Diploma (Level 5) or,

b) Relevant industry/work experience, demonstrated through an updated CV.

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