COGS programs

NSCC's Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) is Canada's leading geomatics-focused training environment. We offer programs ranging in length from 1 to 2 years.

Certificates

If you have a high school diploma and are interested in starting a career in geographic information systems or surveying, check out our entry-level programs.

• Geographic Information Systems Technician
  Get equipped with the skills required to be a work-ready GIS Technician.
• Survey Technician
  Develop surveying skills using lasers and satellites to measure, position and map physical features of the world around us.

Diplomas

If you have a college diploma, certificate or university degree, and are interested in a map-making, planning or geomatics technology career, explore our diploma programs.

• Geomatics Engineering Technology
  Use lasers, robots and drones to capture data and further develop your knowledge, skills and experience in surveying and mapping.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Cartography and Geovisualization
  Combine your interests in art, design, science and technology.
• IT Programming
  Develop your coding skills to build software solutions for a variety of platforms.

Graduate Certificates

If you have a college diploma or university degree in a geomatics related field (geography, geology, archaeology, forestry, resource management or another related topic), our graduate certificate programs take your training to the next level.

• Climate Change - Building Performance Technology
  Mitigate climate change and energy issues in the built environment using technical knowledge in the building science and the electrical, mechanical and environmental fields.
• Geospatial Data Analytics
  Learn how to uncover hidden patterns in geospatial data and communicate your results with stunning data visualizations.
• Geographic Information Systems
  Develop your skills to open opportunities for a career in the geospatial sector in this post-graduate program.
• Geographic Information Systems - Remote Sensing
  Learn to see Earth in a new way using Earth Observation data collection and analysis skills.
• Marine Geomatics
  Explore and map the Earth’s oceans while pursuing a successful, well-paying career.