Geographic Information Systems: Employable Skills Certificate
Employable Skills Certificate Geography · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 9.5 units
This program of study is designed provide students with the skills necessary to analyze data, understand relationships, and solve problems of a geospatial nature using GIS and its associated software. The Employable Skills Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to keep practitioners current with software changes; meet changing labor market needs; improve chances of employability or job placement opportunities; provide training that may result in skill or wage progression; or prepare students for college-level coursework in the field of GIS.
Program Learning Outcomes
To analyze information using appropriate tools in GIS.
To use GIS to identify issues, understand relationships, and solve problems.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems: Employable Skills Certificate (Total 9.5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 9.5 | ||
| CIS 135A | ArcGIS Online | 3.5 |
| CIS 135B | ArcGIS Desktop | 3.5 |
| CIS 135C | Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Web GIS | 1.25 |
| CIS 135D | Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Mobile GIS | 1.25 |