My alma mater, the University of California at Los Angeles, has officially launched their new Certificate in Geospatial Information Systems and Technology program.  Visit their web site to find information about the structure and content the program, as well as registration materials.  Registration starts May 19th. 

U C L A – Certificate in Geospatial Information & Technology (GIST)
6 July – 26 July 2009
Registration is now open!!!

The UCLA Certificate in GIST provides high-quality, practical and comprehensive training in the use and application of geographic information systems (GIS) and related geospatial technology.  The certificate program is composed of three intensive workshops, covering a range of critical topics such as geospatial data acquisition and handling, spatial analysis and project management with GIS.   Each of the three one-week workshops will be taught by UCLA faculty experts in geographic information systems and technology who have over 20 years of experience teaching and applying GIS in a variety of fields.  The program promises to be a valuable and engaging experience for all participants.

On behalf of the GIST faculty and staff, we look forward to your participation this summer!!!

For more information and details about the certificate and workshops, visit http://www.geog.ucla.edu/gist