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The State of Georgia is a host for nationally and internationally recognized research institutions in GIS research, application and training. Contact these institutions and many competent private training providers to learn about the latest in cutting-edge GIS technology, software, implementation, and basic research.
GIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
University of Georgia
Contact the Department of Geography
Georgia State University
Contact the Department of Anthropology & Geography
(404) 651-3232 | gegang@langate.gsu.edu
Georgia Southern University
Contact the Department of Geology and Geography (912) 681-5361
Gainesville State College, Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis
Contact Mr. Chris Semerjian (678) 717-3862
Kennesaw State University
Contact Dr. Mark Patterson (770) 423-6241
Roane State College
Contact Pat Wurth
GIS for EDUCATORS
GIS SHORT COURSES
ESRI | Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Tech Center for Geographic Information Systems | Atlanta, Georgia
Information Technology Outreach Services (ITOS) | Athens, Georgia
Kennessaw State University Atlanta, Georgia
ONLINE TRAINING
ESRI’s Virtual Campus and other training opportunities
ESRI Live Training
Live Training Seminars designed for those who want GIS training on a focused topic presented live by an ESRI technical expert. The Live Training Seminars are free—no purchase is necessary.
WORKSHOPS
Census Workshops: Urban-Research.info
GUIDED STUDIES of GIS
National Geospatial Technology Center
NCGIA CORE Curriculum for GIS A text based, comprehensive guide to GIS from The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA). The lesson is divided in to 75 short sections.
The Remote Sensing Core Curriculum A text based, five volume course curriculum spononsed by NASA NCGIA, and ISPRS to provide state-of-the-practive education experience.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR K-12
USGS Water Science for Schools
GEOSPATIAL CENTERS
Center for Geographic Information Systems at Georgia Tech The Center for GIS focuses on the research and development of GIS and GIS related technologies to solving social, economic, and environmental problems.
Center for Remote Sensing and Mapping Science (CRMS) at the University of Georgia The Center conduces interdisciplinary research projects that require the development of image and map data processing technologies for applications in the physical, biological and mapping sciences. application of GIS tools, and the teaching of GIS within academic and research communities.
Information Technology Outreach Services (ITOS) of University of Georgia The Data Services Division of University of Georgia offers GIS services to state and county government agencies.
Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center The Center is focused on the research, conservation and education of the ecology and natural resource management.
NAtural Resources Spatial Analysis Laboratory (NARSAL) NARSALs primary mission is the dissemination of GIS expertise throughout the University System of Georgia.
Center for Spatial Analysis Technologies The Georgia DNR and USGS GIS units conduct extensive environmental data development, analysis and GIS data publication.
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) at Geogia Tech GTRI is a not-for-profit applied research organization that conducts basic and applied research in engineering, science, computer technology, and economic development for a diversity of sponsors.