Prepare for Geospatial Careers with GIS Training
St. Louis is becoming a hub for geospatial technology, driven in part by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and its new headquarters. This growth is creating strong demand for skilled professionals in the region.
Through geospatial training at STLCC, you’ll gain hands-on experience with mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization. These geographic information systems (GIS) courses prepare you for careers such as drone pilot or GIS specialist, opening doors in the expanding geospatial field.
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
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