It seems
that GIS certifications are in the news again. Read more and let us know what you
think about these two new developments.
Esri Technical Certification
Esri has
introduced its new Technical Certification Program, which is designed to recognize
qualified individuals who are proficient in best practices for using Esri software.
Esri Technical Certifications are awarded
in different areas of expertise at both an Associate and Professional level. They are intended
to be used as a way for Esri software users to benchmark their skills against a
proven level of competency. A certification is awarded after an individual
has taken and passed a proctored 90-95 question, multiple-choice, computer based
exam. Candidates who achieve a passing
score are deemed qualified in the respective domain and are subsequently awarded
a certification.
Listen to
an Esri podcast on the Technical Certification Program at
http://www.esri.com/news/podcasts/podcasts.html#staff_mcgray_rosa.
GISP Certification
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is considering adding a mandatory competency-based examination to the requirements
for attaining the GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
The GISCI invites public review of its proposal to update requirements for
GISP certification at
http://www.gisci.org/. The GISCI Board of Directors will
consider comments received between February 1 and February 28, 2011. A Board decision
about proposed changes is expected in April 2011. The new examination process would
go into effect in 2014.