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Earn a GIS Certificate at Colorado Mountain College

Develop Geographic Information Systems skills at Steamboat Springs and Leadville and start a career in a fast-growing field

Geographic Information Systems is used in almost every field - from environmental consulting and economic analysis, to urban planning and transportation management.

It's no wonder the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 19 percent increase in the field by 2018.

The GIS certificate can help give you the knowledge and training you need to take advantage of this growing job market.

GIS integrates hardware, software and date to capture, analyze and display information in a way that audiences can understand. It helps us visualize, interpret and understand spatial data to reveal relationships, patterns and trends.

At Colorado Mountain College, you will have the unique opportunity to work with our community partners on real-world projects, building your personal GIS portfolio in the process. From environmental reclamation to county planning and beyond, you'll get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GPS hardware and the latest GIS software. 

 

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Colorado Mountain College's GIS certificate will help you start a career in a growing field.