ECDL-GIS Certification

The ECDL-GIS (GIS means *Geographic Information System*) is a certification program designed to certify the professional knowledge regarding the use of Geographic Information Systems and their components and functions.

The certification is aimed at:

  • all those who are called - in their studies, researches or in a professional environment - to work with phenomena or variables that correlate themselves to a "territorial dimension";
  • who need to create and manage  geographic data to create thematic maps and reports in various formats;
  • those who wish to demonstrate a robust knowledge of the principles governing GI techniques using a specific software;
  • those who wish to have evidence that GIS users have certified skills.

ECDL-GIS is a certification of interest to a growing group of professionals in various fields, such as:

  • spatial planning and public services;
  • marketing (geospatial and geo-marketing);
  • social and demographic analysis;
  • emergency management.

To obtain a full description of the certification modules and to consult the program of examination ("Syllabus") you can see the following URL.

The recommended course material is available at (the page is in into italian language while books are both in english and/or in italian):

http://aicanet.net/certificazioni/ecdl/specialised-level/ecdl-gis/materiale-didattico