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University of Denver
Digital Earth

Developed by Joseph Kerski and Steven Hick

The Digital Earth program provides hands-on training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping tools, focusing on creating, symbolizing, and applying digital maps to address contemporary challenges. Learners will develop spatial analysis skills through practical exercises and gain critical insights into the technological and societal impacts of GIS. Emphasis is placed on using these tools and perspectives to effectively navigate and contribute to 21st-century issues. This Headlamp program can be used to apply for credit for prior learning at the University of Denver in the GIS Master's Degree Program.
Open Enrollment
Self-Paced
6 Skills Developed
Online, Self-Paced
$750.00
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Is this program for you?

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You want cultivate the art of turning geographic insights into compelling stories that drive change in communities and businesses.
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You want hands-on experience with cutting-edge GIS tools, empowering you to communicate complex data and solutions to decision-makers.
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You aim to find resilient and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the environment, public health, infrastructure, defense, and other cultural resource management.

Portfolio Skills

These are just some of the exciting skills you will develop through the experience.

  • GIS Mapping
  • Cartography
  • Adding Visual Elements In Mapping
  • Distance And Direction In Mapping
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Includes

12 skills developed
Hands-on projects to apply learnings
Project visibility to hiring managers
Lifetime access to course materials
Real feedback from moderators
Insights into your skill gaps
Portfolio artifacts to keep forever

Supported Job Roles

Get ready to excel in these roles after taking this program.

  • GIS Analyst
  • Cartographer
  • Urban Planner
  • Geologist

About the skill experiences

Establish a Solid Foundation in Mapping Skills

Utilize cutting-edge techniques to analyze spatial data, empowering you to make data-driven decisions that set you apart in any industry.

Create Powerful GIS Solutions Through Spatial Analysis

Practice using geotechnologies such as remote sensing, positioning systems, and global satellite systems to find solutions for community and global issues.

Extract Insights from Spatial Data to Gain Competitive Edge

Develop the skill of transforming complex geographic patterns into strategic, actionable solutions. This course equips you with cutting-edge techniques to analyze spatial data, empowering you to make data-driven decisions that set you apart in any industry.

Transform Complex Data into Powerful Narratives that Drive Action.

Learn to craft compelling visual stories that communicate your spatial insights to key stakeholders, turning your analysis into real-world impact.

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Become visible to Hiring Managers with Headlamp

This course lets you build portfolio artifacts alongside our expert instructors. Headlamp shares your portfolio with Hiring Managers looking for your new skill.
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About the Skill Experience Developers:

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Joseph Kerski, PhD, GISP

https://www.josephkerski.com/about-joseph-kerski/

Joseph Kerski is a lifelong geographer with experience in all four major sectors of society–nonprofit organizations, private industry, government, and academia. He is passionate about all things geospatial in education, through podcasts (Thinking Spatially), videos (Our Earth channel with over 6,000 videos), 150 chapters and articles, 1,000 lessons, and 11 books authored or co-authored. Joseph currently serves as Education Manager for Esri, the world’s largest provider of GIS software and solutions. He visits 35 campuses each year around the world and gives hundreds of online presentations and short courses, promoting and supporting GIS and spatial thinking in multiple disciplines in schools, colleges, museums, libraries, and universities. He has also worked for NOAA, the US Census Bureau, USGS, and served as president of the National Council for Geographic Education. Joseph has given two TED talks on the “Whys of Where” and has received two lifetime achievement awards for his work in GIS in education. His research focuses on the implementation and effectiveness of GIS in instruction.

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Steven Hick, Professor of the Practice of GIS; Director, GIS Distance Learning Program

https://science.du.edu/about/faculty-directory/steven-r-hick

For over twenty-five years Steven has been directing the Geographic Information Science (GISc) education and research activities in the department. Steven is currently the Director of the GIS Certificate Program and directs one of the nation’s first Master of Science degrees in Geographic Information Science. Also for fifteen years, Steven has been teaching crime mapping and analysis at the University of Denver. He also provides crime mapping and analysis technical assistance to law enforcement agencies across the country. Additional professional interests include Transportation and GIS. For three years Steven has been teaching Geographic Information Systems and Statistics in for the Executive Master's Program at the University of Denver Transportation Institute. 
Prior to joining the University of Denver, Steven was a Technical Consultant at UGC Consulting from 1989 until 1994. Prior to moving to Denver, Steven was a Cartographer with the Defense Mapping Agency (NGA), based at Fort Sam Houston, Texas between 1985 and 1988. While living in Texas, Steven taught in the University of Texas system on the San Antonio and Austin campuses.

How Headlamp Works
    Master a most-wanted skill
    Dive into a skill that’s at the top of every Employer’s list. Headlamp makes learning easy with interactive modules and 100% human-support.
    Build a portfolio
    Stand out by documenting your journey through any program. We’ll help you craft a portfolio alongside our expert instructors.
    Get matched with Employers
    Headlamp showcases your portfolio to eager Employers, making entry into the job market as smooth as possible.