Professional Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

The Professional Certificate in Geospatial Data Science is a future-ready program that integrates spatial thinking with data-driven analysis to address real-world challenges. It offers a strong foundation in geospatial concepts, spatial data handling, and analytical techniques relevant across industries.

Designed for both professionals and students, the course emphasizes practical application, critical thinking, and decision-making in areas such as climate resilience, urban planning, and sustainable development.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Geospatial Data Science

• Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Science
• Role of spatial thinking in modern analytics
• Real-world applications across sectors (e.g., climate, urban, health)
• Overview of tools, platforms, and workflows

Module 2: Spatial Data Types, Standards, and Acquisition

• Vector vs. Raster data formats
• Data collection techniques: Satellite, GPS, UAVs, Sensors
• Metadata and spatial data standards (e.g., ISO, OGC)
• Sources of open and proprietary spatial data 

Module 3: Geospatial Databases and Data Management

• Fundamentals of spatial databases
• Types of DBMS
• Relational Join in RDBMS
• Cloud-based geospatial data platforms 

Module 4: Spatial Analytics and Data Visualization

• Exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA)
• Spatial interpolation and regression
• Hotspot analysis and spatial clustering
• Designing interactive maps and dashboards 

Module 5: Programming for Geospatial Analysis

• Geospatial analysis with Python and Google Earth Engine
• Automating GIS workflows 

Module 6: Advanced Geospatial Technologies and Applications

• Understanding LiDAR, UAVs, Photogrammetry, SARs
• Applications in smart cities, agriculture, and disaster management 

Module 7: Industry-Based Case Study

• Case domains: Urban planning, disaster resilience, environmental monitoring 

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience. 

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete this programme is 3 months and maximum duration is 6 months. 

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes, and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-paced and self-regulated performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded by Professional Certificate in Geospatial Data Science by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Engagement

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Career Prospects

The Professional Certificate in Geospatial Data Science opens the door to a rapidly growing field where spatial intelligence and data-driven decision-making intersect. Graduates of this program are equipped to work in diverse domains such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, agriculture, public health, transportation, and disaster risk management. With geospatial technologies now embedded into critical policy and business decisions, professionals trained in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analytics are in high demand across both government and private sectors.

Career roles may include GIS Analyst, Remote Sensing Specialist, Geospatial Data Scientist, Urban Data Analyst, Location Intelligence Consultant, or Climate Risk Analyst. The ability to combine spatial data with AI, machine learning, and statistical tools allows professionals to contribute to high-impact projects, from smart city development to climate resilience planning.

Students completing this course can explore opportunities at organizations such as ISRO, ESRI India, RMSI, Genesys International, Google Earth Engine, IBM, Cyient, Here Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Additionally, international development agencies like UNDP, World Bank, and UNEP often hire geospatial experts for environmental and sustainability-related projects.

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Programme Fee Details

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