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Directions Mag offer a great update on the GIS Certification Institute. From the article: "Two years later, more than 1,000 individuals have completed the certification process, which requires no testing, but rather documenting a portfolio of academic study (EDU), professional experience (EXP), and contribution to the profession (CON). They are recognized as Certified GIS Professionals and hold the designation, "GISP.""
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Technology: GISCI Professional GIS Certification 1 comment
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Scott Grams writes "This presentation details the GISCI certification program for GIS professionals. Started on January 1, 2004, GISCI provides a recognition program for established GIS practitioners. It offers a non-examination, portfolio-based system. The process examines applicants' education, professional experience, and ways they have contributed back to the profession. Since its inception, GISCI has certified over 1,300 GIS professionals (GISPs). As the Institute grows, new initiatives are being developed to advance GIS awareness and ethical practice throughout the field. More details on the program are available at www.gisci.org."
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GIS Monitor offers an article on GIS Professional Certification. From the article's introduction: "A few years ago, at the request of GIS practitioners, URISA—later joined by AAG, NSGIC, and UCGIS—developed benchmarks and a process to certify GIS professionals (GISPs) and it set up an organization to administer the program—the GIS Certification Institute
(GISCI), whose mission is "To maintain the high standards and integrity of the GIS profession and promote ethical conduct within it." Since the GISCI program went "live" at the beginning of 2004, the number of GISPs has grown rapidly and has now reached about 1,450." See related stories below.
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