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PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist

College of the North Atlantic

Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist is a postgraduate certificate programme taught at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,685 per semester (CAD 1,301 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,301 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,685 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: cna.nl.ca ·

Program details

Overview

GIS Applications Specialist is a one-year, three-semester post-diploma credential at College of the North Atlantic, delivered on campus at the Corner Brook campus through the School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades. The program trains graduates to apply Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems, web mapping and data visualization technologies to analyze and present spatial information for government and private-sector agencies. Coursework builds proficiency in GIS software and in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. Admission requires graduation from a recognized college or university with a diploma and/or degree in a relevant field, such as forestry, natural resource sciences, engineering, environmental studies, geology, surveying, geography, business, municipal planning or law enforcement. International applicants must meet the College's English language proficiency requirements under Admission Procedures AC-102-PR, Section 5.2.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have graduated from a recognized college or university with a diploma and/or degree in a relevant program area, such as forestry, natural resource sciences, engineering, environmental studies, geology, surveying, geography, business, municipal planning or law enforcement. International applicants must meet the College's English language proficiency requirements under Admission Procedures AC-102-PR, Section 5.2, which for standard (non-Health Sciences) programs requires an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo English Test 105-110, or CAEL 60.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Control: Public
Founded: 1997
Students: 8,000
Programs: 111
Location: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist award?

College of the North Atlantic awards a Postgraduate Certificate on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 4,685 per semester (CAD 1,301 per semester for local students).

Can PGCert in GIS Applications Specialist be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at College of the North Atlantic.

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