MODERN GIS CERTIFICATION

G Track: Geospatial Data Science

The G Track teaches you how to perform advanced spatial analysis and modeling—combining classic statistical methods with modern, scalable tools for real-world geospatial insights.

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Micro-courses

This track consists of four micro-courses (bricks), each designed to take 4–6 hours.

Learn by doing

You’ll learn by doing: coding inside a live cloud-based environment and running real code with best practices embedded.

Verified Certification

Submit your code and pass auto graded tests, then earn verified badges to prove your skills.
What you’ll learn

The four-step approach

The G Track teaches you how to run advanced spatial statistics and network analysis using modern, scalable tools—combining proven geospatial methods with efficient, cloud-ready workflows.

G1

Spatial Autocorrelation & Hotspots

Understand and apply measures like Moran’s I and Getis-Ord Gi* to detect spatial patterns and hotspots. Learn how to combine PySAL with modern tools like DuckDB and GeoPandas for faster, scalable analysis.

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G2

Network Analysis & Accessibility

Build and analyze travel-time and distance networks to measure accessibility to key locations. Use tools like OSRM or pgRouting with Python to generate route-time matrices and uncover spatial inequalities.

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G3

Spatial Regression & Modeling

Design, run, and interpret spatial regression models to understand relationships between location-based variables. Apply PySAL’s modeling tools alongside modern data workflows to handle large datasets and produce reliable, reproducible results.

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G4

Location Allocation & Optimization

Learn how to determine optimal locations for facilities or services using spatial optimization techniques. Combine PySAL’s spopt library with OR-Tools to solve real-world allocation problems efficiently at scale.

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How it works

Our step-by-step approach

With concepts in hand, we meticulously design, refining every detail to align with your vision and objectives.

Format

  • 4 bricks, each completed in 4–6 hours
  • GitHub + Gitpod setup with prebuilt environment
  • Hands-on lab notebook with autograded tests

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    Who It’s For

  • GIS professionals looking to modernize their workflows
  • Data engineers working with geospatial data
  • Analysts and scientists building reproducible pipelines

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    Certification

  • Earn a verified digital badge for each completed brick
  • Shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, and portfolios
  • Proof of hands-on skills with modern geospatial tools

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    Affordable plans

    Flexible pricing to suit every team size

    Choose from scalable pricing options that grow with your team’s needs and budget.

    Single Brick

    Fit for learning one specific skill and getting verified

    $ 49
    • Full brick content
    • Certification for chosen Brick
    • Cloud resources and code
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    Full Brick Track

    Learn the complete track and how to interweave skills in a Capstone seminar

    $ 149
    • Access to all 4 G-Track Bricks
    • Certifications for each Brick
    • Capstone seminar for the track
    • Capstone certifiation
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    Spatial Lab Membership

    Get full access to additional tracks, community resources, and live cohort events.

    $ 19 /month
    • Access to the G-Track and other upcoming tracks
    • Community supported learning with other learners
    • Access to live events for this track
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