About Us

ArcGIS and QGIS are both popular geographic information systems (GIS), but there are some key differences between them.

ArcGIS is a commercial GIS platform developed by Esri. It offers a comprehensive range of tools and features for data analysis, data management, and map visualization, with an emphasis on ease of use and support for enterprise solutions. It is often used in professional settings and provides extensive technical support and training opportunities, but it requires a license and can be expensive.

QGIS, on the other hand, is open-source GIS software available for free. It also offers a wide range of functionalities, including data analysis, data management, and map visualization, but with a greater emphasis on flexibility and customizability. QGIS is often used by researchers, academics, and communities seeking a cost-effective GIS solution. It has an active user community and offers customization options through plugins and extensions.

In general, both ArcGIS and QGIS can be used to perform geospatial analyses and create maps, but the main differences lie in licensing costs, ease of use, and the degree of customization. The choice between the two depends on the user’s specific needs and budget.

The European Copernicus program is an ambitious initiative by the European Union for Earth observation and monitoring of our planet. The program is designed to provide reliable and up-to-date information on various aspects of the environment and security. It comprises a network of satellites, in-situ sensors, and data services that collect data on topics such as climate change, air quality, land use, the marine environment, and natural disasters. This data is made freely available to users worldwide, including policymakers, researchers, businesses, and the public. The Copernicus program plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability, resilience, and informed decision-making in the fields of the environment and security.

Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional classroom instruction with online learning. This allows students to benefit from both face-to-face interactions with instructors and fellow students and the flexibility and personalized learning opportunities offered by digital tools.

There are various models of blended learning; we use the rotation model, in which students alternate between online learning and in-person classes according to a set schedule.

• Start by emailing your resume and cover letter to anton.schutte@geo-ict.nl.
• Next, we’ll schedule an online introductory interview, usually via Google Meet (Microsoft Teams is also an option).
• After that, we’ll get right to work with you to make your resume appealing to the geospatial sector.
• You can take a free course, such as QGIS Basics, so we can get to know each other better.
• If we’re a good fit, we’ll make you an offer.
• After your appointment, we’ll continue building your resume together and will quickly schedule interviews with one or more clients.
• You’ll follow in the footsteps of the many trainees who came before you—successfully launching your career in the geospatial sector.

After the course, you’ll have another two weeks to ask the instructor questions. Since the instructor is already teaching other courses, it’s best to email your questions to info@geo-ict.nl. Your question will be forwarded to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.

If you’re a bit further along and encounter practical problems you can’t solve on your own, it’s best to use Online Support. You’ll spend one day online with the instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.

If you run into problems in practice that you can’t solve on your own, you have two options. You can sign up for a beginner or advanced course, or you can sign up for Online Support. You’ll spend a day online with an instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.

If you’re pursuing a degree, it’s very important to know why you’re doing it and what you hope to achieve. For us, the priority is that you’re happy as a person and already have a job you really enjoy. That gives you a solid foundation. In addition to your studies, you can take advantage of more than 200 practical courses taught in small groups. This means you’ll have plenty of interaction with instructors and other professionals working in the field. You’ll build a strong professional network.

In addition, our study coaches and instructors will guide and support you throughout your studies. These study coaches and instructors have usually already completed the master’s program themselves, so they know what they’re talking about. We also continuously review your resume. It gets better and better as you earn more EC credits and complete practical courses.

Want to know more? Send an email to: suzy.palmer-smith@geo-ict.nl

• That’s certainly possible. The big advantage is that you’re already working and earning a living. You won’t accumulate student debt. If you’re interested, please send your resume to anton.schutte@geo-ict.nl.
• You’ll be pursuing the Geo-ICT associate degree program alongside your job. Click here for more information.
• Also check out Simon. He completed the MBO surveying program at SOMA College in Harderwijk and is now pursuing the HBO Geo-ICT program.

Absolutely! Let your intuition guide you. Let your true wishes and desires come to the surface, and just go for it. Email your resume and cover letter to anton.schutte@geo-ict.nl, and we’ll schedule an online interview with you.