GIS for Wetland Professionals

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Learn how to apply GIS technology to wetlands mapping, analysis, and data management in this 12-hour online evening course designed for environmental professionals.

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Course Details

Course Name: GIS for Wetland Professionals
Course Code: EG0923WA26
Date of Most Recent Offering: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026

Date: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 (four consecutive Wednesdays)
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET (Log-in time: 5:45 pm)

In addition to the live online class sessions that will take place on the dates/times listed above, there will be online homework assignments and activities for students to complete in between the class sessions. Office hours will be available from 7:00 – 8:00pm on Thursdays on demand during the course.

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led class sessions with homework assignments to be completed independently

Registration Fee: $995 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $895 per person (Sign up with a colleague to save!)

Online Registration Closes: February 25, 2026 (after this date, call 848-932-9271, option 2 to register)

NOTE: You can register after February 25 but you may not have access to ArcGIS Pro software in time for start of class. However, the software is not required to participate in class on the first day.

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

Learn how to apply GIS technology in wetlands management, research, and regulation. This 12-hour online course provides hands-on training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tailored specifically for wetlands professionals. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills to map, analyze, and communicate spatial data effectively in real-world wetlands scenarios.

  • Wetlands data sources and mapping
  • Delineation and field data collection
  • Identification and database management
  • Bathymetry and flood analysis

ArcGIS Pro Software Access

All participants in this course will receive access to the ArcGIS Pro software during the class and for six months following the conclusion of the course.

Prerequisite

No prerequisites required. Just register, attend, and be ready to learn!

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for experienced and aspiring professionals who work with wetlands and want to enhance their technical skillset with GIS. It is especially beneficial for:

  • Wetlands managers seeking to improve spatial planning and resource monitoring;
  • Environmental scientists and ecologists involved in field data collection and analysis;
  • Regulatory specialists who need to interpret and communicate spatial data for compliance and permitting;
  • Researchers and consultants working on habitat assessments, restoration projects, or flood modeling;
  • Graduate students or early-career professionals looking to build GIS competency for career advancement.

Meet Your Instructor

Geoffrey Fouad

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A lecturer of earth sciences, Geoff is a passionate educator of all ages. He also teaches K-12 STEM education and geospatial workshops, in particular for underrepresented populations. Geoff broadly applies geospatial technology and statistical methods (“machine learning”), with a particular focus on water resource studies. Geoff’s academic training is in hydrology and more generally physical geography, holding a PhD from the joint doctoral program of San Diego State University and UC Santa Barbara.

Student Reviews

“I really enjoyed this class and the format it was presented in. The assignments were very beneficial to the entire learning process.”

– Past Participant

“Learning how to navigate ArcGIS and completing these projects has given me a well-rounded understanding of the basics of the program.”

– Past Participant

“I’ve been telling everyone what I learned about projections! One thing I found really informative was the formatting lecture, as a map that looks unprofessional casts doubt on the quality of the data. I have reports that I have to write regularly for work and I will suggest making maps to better convey some of the data.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of GIS for Wetland Professionals was approved for 1.2 Rutgers CEUs (12 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The GIS for Wetland Professionals course is approved for 1.2 Rutgers CEUs (12 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 8 Information Technology contact hours

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 12.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Land Surveyors (NJLS): Pending

NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP): 12 Technical CECs (Course No. 2025-048)

NJ Professional Engineers: 12 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) credits

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NY Professional Engineers/Land Surveyors: 10 PDHs

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Canvas and Zoom. After you register, you will receive an email from “Rutgers University Canvas” prompting you to click a link to finish setting up your Canvas account. If you do not see this message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder.

Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date, including Zoom links to join the live sessions.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

Mac Users please note the following minimum hardware recommendations to use ArcGIS Pro on a Mac:

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about GIS for Wetland Professionals, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Senior Program Coordinator: Suzanne Hills
848-932-7234
suzanne.hills@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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