Geospatial technology involves the digital input, transformation, storage, analysis, and output of spatial information such as maps, global positioning systems (GPS) data, scanned aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and text/tabular data. Professionals in GIS technology work in private, government, and non-profit organizations. The GIS certificate is pursued both by students seeking employment as GIS analysts/technicians and by professionals who wish to add GIS tools to their existing skills.