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The GISCI Application for
GIS Professional Certification
How Straightforward is the Application Process? |
According to submitted demographic questionnaires: |
The GISCI certification application is available in .pdf form and in two different formats:
| Option I: Manual Entry |
| The applicant will print off the documents and complete the necessary sections using ink.
NOTE: Applicants must download all 4 documents. |
NOTE: All materials must be sent in one application packet. GISCI will dispose of materials (transcripts, letter from an employer, etc.) received separately. All application packets must be complete and in order to be considered.
Option II: Electronic Entry (Form Fields) |
The applicant will complete the application format as a .pdf document containing form fields. This allows the applicant to type responses directly into the fields.
The applicant should save the application to their desktop before entering information by highlighting the link and selecting "SAVE TARGET AS". The file may be saved during completion and worked on at a later date only if you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat (Version 5.0 or higher - standard or professional). Adobe Acrobat Reader will not allow the entered data to be saved. This feature is deliberately put into Acrobat Reader by Adobe.
Upon completion the document should be printed out and mailed to GISCI headquarters along with the proper supporting documentation and materials. GISCI does not accept electronic submissions of any of the forms. |
| NOTE: Applicants must download all 4 documents. |
Supervisor Letter Template |
The following letter can be used for fulfilling the letter from an immediate supervisor documentation requirement. The original copy of the letter should be included in the application packet. Please do not send additional or a duplicate copies. Please do not have the supervisor send the letter directly. Letters that do not accompany packets will not be considered. Remember that this letter should come from your most current immediate supervisor. Applicants do not need letters from past supervisors. |
ORGANIZATION LETTERHEAD
Month, Date, Year
GIS Certification Institute
1460 Renaissance Drive, Suite 305
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dear GISCI Review Committee:
As the supervisor or employer of [NAME], I am pleased to send this letter in support of his/her application for certification as a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP). Having reviewed the applicant’s portfolio, I can attest that it is true and correct as to the applicant’s current title, duties, experience level, and duration of employment here, and that it is consistent with what I know of the applicant’s prior background. (I understand that GISCI does not expect me to be able to vouch for the entire portfolio, and that any errors are solely the responsibility of the applicant.)
Sincerely,
Name
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View the PowerPoint Presentation (in .pdf form) entitled:
Applying for GISCI Certification:
A Step by Step Guide to Completing an Application for GIS Professional Certification
This presentation in conjunction with the procedures manual should answer most of the questions that will arise during the application process.
All completed applications may be mailed to:
The GIS Certification Institute
1460 Renaissance Drive, Ste 305
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Be advised that the $250 application fee is not a charitable contribution. Whether it is deductible for an individual or a company depends on one's particular situation. You should consult your tax advisor for more information.
The GISCI Privacy Statement (in .pdf format)
The GISCI application process demands that sensitive information be included with the application portfolio. This Privacy Statement details how GISCI protects and handles personal information.
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