How does this differ from the GIS/LIS Certification Programs offered by The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)?
A. ASPRS’s certification process uses an examination that includes questions from the allied sciences of photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying, earth science, and physics. GISCI provides a portfolio based program because a GIS examination is not considered feasible until: 1) an established curriculum is adopted by the GIS academic community and 2) a body of professionals is established to design a test in accord with the curriculum. With UCGIS efforts now focused on the completion of a GIS Body of Knowledge and over 800 individuals now certified as GISPs, the development of a GIS Professional examination will become more feasible. While both ASPRS and the GISCI require professional experience, the GISP certification requires the added demonstration of ‘Contributions to the Profession’. GISCI feels it is important to acknowledge and support GIS professionals who contribute to the benefit of their community through the sharing of their professional knowledge, skills and experience. T
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