
For GIS Course Info Contact Sarah McLane: P: (808) 268-6680 Email: smclane@hawaii.edu
For UH information - call 808-984-3500 or TDD/TTY 808-984-3325
Certificate of Competence
In GIS
Top 5 Benefits of GIS
ESRI, one of the top developers of GIS software (ArcGIS), describes GIS as incredibly important for today's economy:
"GIS benefits organizations of all sizes and in almost every industry. There is a growing awareness of the economic and strategic value of GIS."
Contact Sarah to get answers!
Discover.
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System is using GIS to track the movements of Tiger Sharks around the Hawaiian Islands.
This is just one of the ways GIS is being used TODAY in Hawaii. Discover more uses by clicking below.
Want More?
City & County of Honolulu Online GIS Database
Dept of Interior - National Landcover Database


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I have worked to bring GIS solutions to businesses, non-profits and community organizations in Hawaii for over 8 years. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals, and making Hawaii a magnet for technologically savvy and productive workers.
Sarah McLane
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Sarah E McLane
GIS Program Specialist



Have Questions?
What is "GIS" and Why Should I Care?
Visit our What is GIS? page for a brief introduction into how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be helpful in almost any field of work, from Agriculture, to Transportation, to Business.
Get a Certificate of Competence in GIS
in 1 semester!
Hybrid 2 Course Certificate Program for students
on Maui, Kauai and Hawaii islands!
Hybrid courses are taught using online modulues to replace lectures and night-time in-person labs and Saturday field trips to collect data!
Take the 3 Easy Steps to Enroll -
GIS 150: Intro to GIS/GPS
–8 weeks condensed course
–Intro course – ArcGIS Desktop 10.2 & ArcGIS Online
–Online, interactive modules to replace lectures
–In-person labs & fieldtrips to collect and analyse data
Certificate of Competence in GIS
GIS 180: GIS in Ecosystem Management
–8 weeks condensed course
–ArcGIS Desktop 10.2 & ArcGIS Online
- Focus on Natural Resource Management Workflows and analysis
Do you want to put your skills to work to protect our natural resources in Hawaii?
We are currently working with local employers to offer internships, jobs and other opportunities to students who complete the certificate program.
Already Enrolled?
FALL SEMESTER DEADLINE: AUG 1, 2014
SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINE, DEC 1, 2014
IN ORDER TO GAIN THE CERTIFICATE,
Register for both GIS 150 & 180!
SECTIONS FOR MAUI STUDENTS:
(CRN# 45846 – GIS 150)
(CRN# 45850 – GIS 180)
SECTIONS FOR KAUAI STUDENTS:
(CRN# 45847 – GIS 150)
(CRN# 45851 – GIS 180)
SECTIONS FOR HAWAII STUDENTS:
(CRN# 45847 – GIS 150)
(CRN# 45851 – GIS 180)
New Students, Start HERE:
If you are looking to get more skills or a better job, enroll today!
Prereqs: Undergraduate level ICS 101 (Computer course - spreadsheets, documents and presentations) Minimum Grade of C OR Undergraduate level BUSN 150 (Intro to Business computing - computer functions, word processing and spreadsheets) Minimum Grade of C
(Either may be waived with instructor permissions)


Note: In order to register on-time, please get in all admissions paperwork by July 15th at the latest (Maui) and July 1st (Hawaii and Kauai)