- Your presentations and communications will be clear and convincing because you can illustrate your analysis with bold, impressive maps and info graphics that show the patterns, correlations and insights that have led to your decisions. You’ll have the skills to perform the analyses that will lead to targeted and effective reasoning and planning.
- You will transition from simply managing and absorbing data to being able to master it. From recognizing the correlation between data sets to communicating how those correlations impact the work you do every day. And you’ll work with the latest methods, technology and tools to prepare you for the challenges of today, and the opportunities of tomorrow.
- In short, you will become more effective at your tasks, more capable of convincing others of your decisions, and more prepared for future developments in your career.
- As part of the global UNIGIS network, the GIS Master’s at VU Amsterdam is one of only two of its kind in all of Europe. Our membership in UNIGIS International offers you the opportunity to take online courses from other UNIGIS universities.
Geo-ICT Training Center: Advancing your GIS expertise
Geo-ICT Training Center is a proud partner of the UNIGIS program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Through this collaboration, students can expand their expertise in Geographic Information Science (GIS) after completing their UNIGIS Master’s degree.
About Geo-ICT
Located in the Netherlands, the Geo-ICT Training Center offers a range of training programs focused on GIS, GeoAI, and other geo-information applications. These programs are available in four flexible formats:
- Courses: Delivered in a classroom (or online) setting, these instructor-led courses encourage interactive learning with peers. Course lengths range from 1 to 4 days.
- Blended Learning: Combining self-study with scheduled interactive sessions, this format allows you to engage with an instructor for guidance and questions.
- MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses): Self-paced courses that allow you to learn independently without instructor interaction.
- Online Support: In addition to the main study formats, one-on-one sessions with a specialist are available to address specific questions or challenges.
With these options, you can choose a learning style that best aligns with your needs and schedule.
Post-Master’s Opportunities
Upon completing the UNIGIS Master’s program, students may pursue advanced courses offered by Geo-ICT to further their GIS knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they remain at the cutting edge of the field.
Traineeship Opportunities
Graduates also have the chance to undertake fully paid traineeships, which include job-specific training and immediate placement with a client in roles such as:
- CAD Engineer
- Data Analyst, Data Scientist, or Data Engineer
- GIS Specialist
- Fiber Optic Network Engineer
…and many more exciting career paths within Geographical Information Science!