Remote Sensing Micro-Credential

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa · College of Social Sciences

About This Micro-Credential

From climate change and agriculture to disaster response and urban planning, remote sensing helps us understand Earth in powerful new ways. This micro-credential provides hands-on training in satellite imagery, drone data, and geospatial analysis—skills in high demand across public and private sectors.

How to get started

• Complete GEO 370 first, then *GEO 470. 

* GEO 471 is offered in Spring semesters and has no prerequisites

Coursework

This micro-credential includes three fully online courses (9 credits total):

GEO 370 – UAV and Aerial Photography

GEO 470 – Remote Sensing

GEO 471 – 3D Mapping and Analysis

Who This Is For

• STEM and environmental science students

• Government and NGO professionals

• Career switchers and educators

• Professionals in sustainability, geospatial tech, and analytics

Skills You Will Gain

• Analyzing satellite and drone imagery

• Conducting geospatial and 3D mapping analysis

• Applying Earth observation to real-world problems

• Using industry-standard geospatial tools

What You Will Learn

You’ll gain practical experience transforming raw geospatial data into insights—supporting applications in climate science, agriculture, urban planning, natural resource management and beyond.

Stackability

All courses stack directly into the Undergraduate Certificate in GIS and may apply toward a Geography major or minor.

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