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Professional Certificate in Geospatial Technology & Applications (PCGTA)

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

To provide a comprehensive foundation and hands-on experience in Geospatial Technology, focusing on GIS, remote sensing, mapping techniques, and web-based spatial tools, with real-world applications in urban planning, agriculture, disaster management, and infrastructure development.

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Registration Fees

₹ 1500

non-refundable

Course Fees

₹ 55000.00

Batch Start

1 Aug, 2025

Duration

3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

Program Structure

Eligibility: Students, professionals, and enthusiasts in geography, planning, civil engineering, environmental science, data science, and defense.

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

Batch Start Date: 1 Aug, 2025

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Program Structure:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Geospatial Technology

Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography
Applications in Urban, Agriculture, Forestry, Disaster Management
Key Terms: Spatial Data, Geolocation, Layers

Module 2: Spatial Data Types & Coordinate Systems

Raster vs. Vector Data
Non-Spatial Attributes & Metadata
Geographic Coordinate Systems, Projections, Datum (WGS84, UTM)

Module 3: Map Design & Cartographic Principles

Elements of a Map: Scale, Symbols, Colors, North Arrow
Thematic Mapping
Cartographic Design & Layout Standards

Module 4: GIS Concepts & QGIS Introduction

Layers, Attributes, Queries
Hands-on: Introduction to QGIS Interface
Shapefile Creation, Attribute Table Editing
Geocoding & Ground Control Points (GCPs)

Module 5: ArcGIS Fundamentals

Working with ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro
Digitization, Topology Rules
Geoprocessing Tools: Buffer, Clip, Merge
Import/Export of Spatial Data

Module 6: Remote Sensing Essentials

Satellite Sensors: Optical, Panchromatic, Hyperspectral
Satellite Data Sources (Sentinel, Landsat)
Basics of Image Processing and Pre-processing

Module 7: Image Interpretation & Classification

Visual vs. Digital Interpretation
Supervised and Unsupervised Classification
NDVI and Spectral Indices
Accuracy Assessment Techniques

Module 8: Spatial and Non-Spatial Modeling

Interpolation & Network Analysis
Land Use / Land Cover Mapping
Multi-Criteria Spatial Decision-Making
Raster Calculations and Suitability Modeling

Module 9: Photogrammetry & 3D Mapping with UAV

Orthomosaic Generation
Digital Surface Models (DSM), DEM, DTM
Point Cloud Classification
Drone-based 3D Reconstruction Techniques

Module 10: WebGIS Development Basics

Introduction to WebGIS Architecture
Tools: Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers Overview
Hands-on: Creating Interactive Web Maps
Hosting Geospatial Data

Module 11: Real-World Application Case Studies

Urban Planning and Land Records
Agriculture and Crop Monitoring
Disaster Risk Mapping
Infrastructure & Utilities Management

Module 12: Capstone Project & Assessment

Mini Project based on any chosen application (urban, environment, agriculture, etc.)
Data Collection, Processing, Visualization
Report Submission and Online Presentation
Final Assessment and Certification

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