Prepare for High-Demand Jobs with Geospatial Skills
St. Louis is turning into a hotspot for geospatial technology, thanks to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s long-standing presence and a $1.75 billion investment in its new headquarters. This growth means more opportunities for skilled professionals than ever before.
Through geospatial courses at STLCC, you can build hands-on skills in mapping, spatial analysis and data visualization. These classes can help prepare you for a exciting career as a drone pilot or geographic information systems (GIS) specialist in the booming geospatial industry.
Current Geospatial Technology Course Offerings
Launch your career or build on existing knowledge with STLCC's geospatial courses that offer practical GIS training.
GST 101. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Learn the basics of GIS using ArcGIS software. Develop skills in spatial thinking and map-based analysis to solve problems and make predictions.
GST 102. Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Get started with drones. Learn about different types, how to operate drone sensors, legal requirements and safety rules.
GST 150. Drone Mission Planning and Photography
Master practical drone skills including basic aerial photography, flight planning, record-keeping and site surveys.
GST 201. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
Build on basic GIS skills with advanced mapping techniques like cluster analysis, geocoding, network analysis and working with different data types.
Related Programs
Remote aircraft piloting and GIS are two distinct fields with different focuses, though they can sometimes overlap in applications like surveying or mapping. The remote aircraft pilot certificate prepares students for FAA Part 107 licensing and careers in UAS commercial operations.
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