Micro-Credential Course | 3 ECTS | Beginner level

This entry-level programme is designed for tourism students and professionals who want to develop foundational skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital mapping, route planning, and GPS technologies — no prior GIS experience required.

Start Date: March 9

Course Duration: 2 months (8 weeks), 2 sessions per week, 2 hours per session

Why Join?

Tourism is increasingly driven by digital technologies and geospatial data. From interactive maps and smart navigation systems to route optimization and destination planning, GIS has become an essential tool for modern tourism professionals.

What Will You Learn During the Course?

• Understand the fundamentals of GIS and its role in tourism and destination management
• Work confidently with electronic and interactive maps
• Design and optimize tourism routes using spatial analysis tools
• Apply GPS technologies for navigation and field data collection
• Create and manage your own professional digital tourism maps
• Analyze spatial data to support tourism planning and decision-making

Who Should Apply?

• Tourism students (Bachelor’s and Master’s level)
• Tour operators and travel planners
• Destination management and tourism development professionals
• Tourism administrators and policy planners
• Field guides and tourism coordinators
• Anyone interested in mastering GIS and digital mapping for tourism applications

Prerequisites

This programme is designed as an entry-level course. No prior GIS experience is required.

Duration and Workload

The Beginner Level micro-credential carries 3 ECTS credits, corresponding to 75 hours of total learner workload, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

Indicative Workload Distribution:

• Lectures and Seminars: 15 hours
• Practice Guided and Assignments: 15 hours
• Independent Study and Online Learning: 30 hours
• Final Project and Assessment Preparation: 15 hours

Outcome

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Use GIS software to create and manage professional digital maps
• Design and optimize tourism routes using spatial analysis tools
• Apply GPS technologies for navigation and field data collection
• Analyze geospatial data to support tourism planning and destination management
• Produce clear, accurate, and visually effective cartographic outputs

💳 Tuition Fee 450 GEL (Total) *Free of charge for students of the University of Georgia.

Includes full access to:

• Expert-led lectures and practical GIS laboratory sessions
• Hands-on training in digital mapping and route planning
• Access to GIS software and learning materials
• Supervised final tourism mapping project
• Assessment and academic feedback

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Micro-Credential Certificate (3 ECTS).