GIS Certification Plan Review - Oregon Meeting Minutes/GIS... · 2020-03-15 · URISA Certification...
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GIS Certification
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The Document Executive Summary Introduction JustificationURISA ProcessCertification Plan Impacts
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JustificationMinimal cost impacts Improves profession Data sharing assuranceData quality assurance Identifies qualified individuals Provides standard evaluation tools Not doing so puts profession at riskEducation
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URISA Certification Since 1999, the Urban and Regional Information Services Association (URISA), along with the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) has been exploring the certification for GIS professionals for a national perspective. Established the “Certification Institute”
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URISA ProgramVoluntary certification For professionals with primary GIS responsibilitiesCertification based on: – Education – Experience – Professional Contribution
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URISA Program Has a continuing education component Has a code of ethics
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Implementation Plan Who should be certified? – Senior GIS Professionals who manage
programs or supervise the production of data/products.
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Implementation Plan Step 1: Professional adoption Step 2: OGIC adoption Step 3: Professional outreach – (Get folks certified)
Step 4: Agencies make it desirable Step 5: Review by OGIC
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Impacts Existing Employees Hiring Personnel Management Contracting/Contractors Product Evaluation Improved Profession Private Industry
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Conclusion Without it we are at risk Cost is small Can be done incrementally