Diploma in GIS for Military Mobility
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in GIS for military mobility. 8 modules covering GIS fundamentals, geodetic reference and defence data, terrain analysis, network and route analysis, remote sensing, spatial data services and mobility products, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in GIS for Military Mobility — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Master the fundamentals of geographic information systems.
Manage reference systems and defence geospatial data.
Analyse digital terrain models for mobility.
Apply network analysis and least-cost routing.
Integrate remote sensing into trafficability mapping.
Publish data through interoperable services and quality standards.
Develop geospatial products to support mobility.
Who it's for
- Geospatial analysts.
- Cartographic engineers.
- Defence GIS specialists.
- Remote sensing engineers.
- Logistics planners.
- Geospatial solution developers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19115 (geographic information: metadata)
- ISO 19157 (geographic information: data quality)
- DGIWG standards (Defence Geospatial Information Working Group)
- STANAG 2211 (geodetic datums, projections and grids)
- STANAG 3809 (digital terrain elevation data, DTED)
- OGC WMS and WFS (web map and web feature services)
- Directive 2007/2/EC INSPIRE (EU spatial data infrastructure)
- ArcGIS Pro
- QGIS
- GRASS GIS
- Global Mapper
- PostGIS
8 modules
1.1Vector and raster data models1.2Topology1.3Spatial databases1.4Geoprocessing1.5Map algebra1.6Thematic mapping1.7Free and commercial GIS software1.8Automation with Python1.9Project workflow1.10Practical exercise: first GIS mobility project
2.1Datums and ellipsoids2.2Map projections2.3The MGRS system2.4STANAG 22112.5DTED data according to STANAG 38092.6DGIWG standards2.7Defence vector databases2.8ISO 19115 metadata2.9ISO 19157 data quality2.10Lab: transformation between reference systems
3.1Digital elevation models3.2Slope and aspect3.3Terrain roughness3.4Surface hydrology3.5Visibility and intervisibility3.6Natural and man-made obstacles3.7Land cover3.8Soil types3.9Trafficability classification3.10Practical exercise: slope and obstacle map
4.1Road network modelling4.2Capacity and classification attributes4.3Shortest and least-cost routes4.4Cost surfaces4.5Critical point analysis4.6Alternative routes4.7Service areas4.8Accessibility analysis4.9Logistics optimisation4.10Lab: least-cost routes over a trafficability model
5.1Optical and radar imagery5.2Spectral indices5.3Supervised classification5.4Change detection5.5Road extraction5.6Airborne lidar5.7Drone photogrammetry5.8Flooding and ground conditions5.9Deep learning in remote sensing5.10Practical exercise: land cover classification
6.1Spatial data infrastructures6.2The INSPIRE Directive6.3OGC WMS and WFS services6.4Vector tiles6.5PostGIS databases6.6Interoperability with command systems6.7Geospatial data security6.8Open and restricted data6.9Data governance6.10Case study: publishing interoperable services
7.1Trafficability maps7.2Route mapping7.3Products for logistics planning7.43D visualisation7.5Mobile and field GIS7.6Rapid data updating7.7Products for emergencies7.8Product quality assessment7.9Cartographic communication7.10Workshop: mobility product for a humanitarian aid operation
8.1Definition of the study area8.2Data collection8.3Terrain analysis8.4Trafficability model8.5Route analysis8.6Cartographic product8.7Quality control8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS GIS, Global Mapper and PostGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: least-cost route analysis over a trafficability model, producing mobility maps from satellite imagery and publishing interoperable geospatial services. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: ISO 19115, ISO 19157, DGIWG standards, STANAG 2211, STANAG 3809, OGC WMS and WFS, Directive 2007/2/EC INSPIRE.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS GIS, Global Mapper and PostGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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