Geospatial technologies may include satellites and geographic information systems which collect and interpret data and images of the land and sea for analysis. Individuals interested in learning about the tools used in understanding certain weather conditions, as well as cultural developments, often find geospatial technologies of interest.

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.