Overview
Hybrid Class
Program Dates:
April 25, 2026 – June 27, 2027
In-Person Dates:
4/25, 5/9, 6/6, & 6/27
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This class has supported weekly online work that students are expected to complete by the set due date.
$1,295.00
Contact:
Christa Sterling
csterling@ccsu.edu
860-832-2277
GIS Advanced Certificate
The GIS Advanced Certificate course is designed to deepen and grow your expertise in geospatial technology with a strong focus on the latest cutting-edge applications and technologies.
Details
Curriculum
This 10-week, 30-hour GIS course offers an exploration of advanced Geographic Information Systems concepts and applications.
Elevating GIS Mastery
The GIS Advanced Applications Certificate is designed to take students’ GIS expertise to exciting new levels, building upon the foundation established in the GIS Essentials Certificate. This comprehensive program focuses on advanced GIS applications, technologies, and tools, empowering students to unlock the full potential of this powerful field.
Exploring Internet-Based GIS and Web Applications
Through this certificate, students will delve into the realm of internet-based GIS sources and applications, gaining valuable insights into web application design principles. Students will learn how to create basic web-based GIS applications and leverage the power of internet-based GIS data sources. Additionally, students will explore the social implications of GIS applications and web mapping platforms, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of this dynamic field.
Mastering Advanced Technologies and Custom Tools
Dive into the world of advanced technologies and tools that seamlessly integrate with GIS. Students will learn how to create custom tools and applications tailored to specific needs, leveraging object-oriented programming principles. Furthermore, students will explore cutting-edge technologies such as GPS, LiDAR, remote sensing, and photogrammetry, which are essential for various GIS applications.
Practical Application and Hands-On Learning
The program emphasizes practical application through hands-on activities and assignments, allowing students to apply the lessons learned in real-world scenarios. This approach ensures that students not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the practical skills necessary to excel in the industry.
Who Should Enroll
The course is aimed at “early-mid career professionals” who are looking for formal training in the use of GIS techniques and technology with an internet focus with some advanced desktop techniques as well.
To enroll in the GIS Advanced Applications Certificate program, prior GIS experience and fundamental GIS knowledge are prerequisites. This ensures that students have a solid foundation upon which to build advanced skills and expertise.
By completing this certificate, students will position themselves as a highly skilled and versatile GIS professional, capable of leveraging the latest applications, technologies, and tools to drive innovation and solve complex challenges in the field. Unlock full potential and take GIS mastery to new heights with the GIS Advanced Applications Certificate.
Instructor
Mr. Thad Dymkowski
Thad J. Dymkowski is a GISCI Certified GIS Professional with almost 2 decades of GIS experience ranging from technical, to analytical, to administrative. He is a double alumnus of Central Connecticut State University, with Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in Geography with concentrations in GIS. Thad’s experience comes from years spent in the public, private, and academic professional environments. He is fluent in ESRI ArcGIS software products, and comfortably familiar with several others. He has also been known to compose usable lines of computer programming code in several programming languages and his maps can be found on walls, in reports, and on a few web pages throughout the State of Connecticut. He has presented and spoken at conferences, meetings, and public hearings throughout the State of Connecticut and New England Region. His proudest creation, aside from his children, is the GIS Certificate Program he teaches for the CCSU Department of Professional Education and the graduates it has produced.
Location
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Department of Geography
Ebenezer D. Bassett Hall
Room: TBA
Testimonials
I found this first course of the certificate program to be very informative and hands-on , and just the training I needed to broaden and deepen my knowledge of the science and software. Fall, 2022
Thad is clearly very knowledgeable about GIS. He was very quick to respond to emails-which I found immensely helpful due to the online class format. I would have typically preferred in classroom experience….But due to the amount of change that occurred in my personal life at this time (I moved across the country to Nevada)…I greatly appreciated the flexibility of the online format. Fall, 2020
I wanted to thank you for being a great teacher and further developing my GIS skills in the certificate course you teach at CCSU. The program taught me a lot and opened my eyes to the power and possibilities of GIS. Especially to start getting ahead of the curve with Online GIS, which I’m finding very helpful with many projects. My GIS skills/knowledge definitely helped me to get the position at CRCOG.
Hopefully, I’ll have some opportunities to work with you down the road on Statewide/Regional GIS projects. Once I settle into my new position, I’m hoping to get more involved with CT GIS groups and CCAPA. Fall, 2020