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Are you passionate about geospatial technology and enjoy helping others learn? At the Geo-ICT Training Center, our educators do more than teach—they share real-world experience that helps others grow into skilled professionals.

Our instructors are actively involved in projects and regularly teach practical courses on topics like GIS, CAD, and spatial analysis. Because they work with these tools daily, they bring hands-on knowledge to every lesson. Some teach full-time, while others join us on a freelance basis alongside their main job.

What does an educator do?

As an educator at the Geo-ICT Training Center, you play a key role in preparing professionals to succeed in the fast-changing world of geo-ICT. Here’s what your work involves:

  • Teaching GIS and CAD
    You’ll guide students through both theory and practical skills using real-world examples.
  • Sharing your expertise
    You use your own experience in geospatial technologies to help students understand how these tools apply in real-life situations.
  • Working with colleagues
    You collaborate with fellow experts to keep course materials current and relevant.

This is more than just a teaching job. You’ll also be a mentor—someone who inspires confidence, answers tough questions, and helps students grow.

Why your work matters

The role of an educator in GIS and geo-information is more important than ever. Here’s why it makes such a difference:

  • You develop spatial thinking
    Spatial thinking helps people understand how things relate to each other in space—an essential skill for solving everything from local traffic issues to global climate challenges.
  • You teach skills that open doors
    GIS combines tech, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These skills are useful across industries, making your students more flexible and employable.
  • You improve how people learn
    GIS encourages hands-on, problem-solving methods that reflect real-world situations. These approaches make learning more engaging and meaningful.

With every class you teach, you’re helping shape professionals who can tackle real challenges in smarter ways.

How geo-information shapes your role

Geo-information is at the core of what you teach, and it makes your lessons more powerful. Here’s how:

  • You keep content up to date
    Since technology evolves quickly, you regularly update your lessons to stay aligned with current tools and practices.
  • You link theory to practice
    By showing how concepts work in real-world scenarios, you help students truly understand and remember what they learn.
  • You make lessons more interactive
    With tools like GIS software and digital maps, your courses are more visual, more hands-on, and more fun to follow.

Teaching with geo-information isn’t just more engaging—it’s also more relevant to what students will face in the workplace.

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    What does the job involve?

    Your work as an educator is both exciting and varied. Here’s what you’ll do:

    • Teach skill-based courses
      You’ll lead classes in subjects like GIS, CAD, geodesy, geography, and ICT, helping students grasp both basic and advanced concepts.
    • Grow your teaching skills
      Whether you’re new to the classroom or looking to improve, we offer tools and support to help you grow into a confident, effective instructor.
    • Work with real clients
      In addition to teaching, you’ll take on part-time client assignments. This helps you stay connected to the field—and bring those insights into the classroom.
    • Keep learning as you teach
      By working in practice and teaching at the same time, you’ll continue developing your own skills. That ongoing learning makes your lessons richer and more relevant.

    This balance of teaching and hands-on work makes the role deeply rewarding—for you and your students.

    What do you need to get started?

    To become an educator with us, you need a bachelor’s (HBO) or university (WO) degree. A teaching qualification is often expected—or you should be open to earning one, such as the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO).

    If you’d like to build your expertise even further, consider the part-time UNIGIS master’s program in GIS, which many of our educators complete alongside their work. This helps you stay sharp and grow both as a teacher and as a geo-professional.