Geospatial Technology

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/28/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/27/2027

Program Description

Will provide the students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop and manage Geographic Information projects and to interpret and implement GIS as a decision support system. This certificate will enable students 1) to develop substantial theoretical and practical competencies relating to GIS; 2) develop foundational understanding and skills in the use of industry standard software; and 3) be able to demonstrate to employers the ability to perform GIS tasks at the technician level.

Established in 2010

CIP: 45-0701 Geography.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5228

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151299 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Lake Land College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 322.50 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,035.00
Fees$1,090.00
Total Cost$3,125.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Geospatial Technology

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/28/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/27/2027

Program Description

Will provide the students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop and manage Geographic Information projects and to interpret and implement GIS as a decision support system. This certificate will enable students 1) to develop substantial theoretical and practical competencies relating to GIS; 2) develop foundational understanding and skills in the use of industry standard software; and 3) be able to demonstrate to employers the ability to perform GIS tasks at the technician level.

Established in 2010

CIP: 45-0701 Geography.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5228

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151299 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Lake Land College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 322.50 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,035.00
Fees$1,090.00
Total Cost$3,125.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction