MCC’s GIST Microcredential program is designed for advanced GIST students or GIST professionals who want to enhance their skill set with specialized training in geospatial data acquisition and management, web mapping and geospatial programming.
GIST converts remote sensing imagery provided by satellites into digital data that helps drivers find their destinations, warns of approaching storms, locates energy sources, tracks global warming and provides intelligence for national security.
This Microcredential is the first in a sequence of three stackable GIST credentials. Coursework within this Microcredential (9 credits) can be applied to the 24-credit GIST Certificate as well as MCC’s A.A.S degree in Geospatial Information Science and Technology.
Keeping up with the latest technological trends is a vital component of this ever-evolving field. MCC’s GIST Microcredential allows students to remain current with industry issues such as using dashboards, streamlining GIS workflows and creating or modifying scripts.
MCC Microcredentials are a great way to showcase the skills that will make you an asset to the regional workforce. These short, focused credit and non-credit programs help you gain in-demand knowledge and abilities employers value highly. Each microcredential is officially recognized by MCC and meets SUNY Microcredential standards, giving you a valuable credential to enhance your resume and expand your career opportunities.