Program Overview

Program Overview

The GIS Data Processing and Management course is part of the Professional Certificate (PC) in Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This short course covers the following components:

1. Spatial Reference and Coordinate Systems
2. Geometric Transformation
3. Spatial Database, Spatial Information Digitisation, and Spatial Data Processing and Management

Objectives

Students will gain knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data handling. They will gain skills for properly processing, preparing, using, and managing GIS data. These are the intermediate-level knowledge and skills demanded by the geospatial industry. This course will prepare students for learning deeper GIS topics and performing advanced industry-relevant GIS tasks such as spatial data analytics and spatial programming.

Who Will Benefit

• Executives and professionals without a GIS background in both the private and public sectors
• People who aspire to pursue a geospatial career, such as Geospatial Executives, GIS Engineers, GIS Consultants, GIS Mapping Specialists, Geospatial Specialists, and Geospatial Policymakers

Entry Requirements

Diploma or Degree holders of any discipline, at least 1 year of working experience in the related sector is preferred; Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Department.

Course Details

• Date: 26 & 27 February 2026 (2 days)
• Duration: 14 Hours
• Mode Of Delivery: Face-to-Face
• Course Fees: S$1,700 (Before GST and available funding, where applicable.)

Course Fees and Applicable Funding

Learners must pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to availability.

Introduction to GIS

GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. Using computer hardware and GIS software, we can display, query, analyse, and interpret geospatial data in visual ways, revealing patterns and relationships in the geographic world. GIS enables us to understand what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen in geographic space. Geospatial science has become increasingly important in developing solutions to global challenges such as sustainability, food security, healthcare management, and even rapid urbanisation, among others, particularly with advancements in technologies like satellite systems and GPS-enabled devices.

Recommended Background Knowledge

It is recommended that learners have a basic understanding of the following topics:

• Introduction to GIS data, including the vector and raster data models
• GIS mapping and geovisualization methods using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro