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[Des Plaines, IL – August 14, 2024] - The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is thrilled to announce Bad Elf as the latest organization to join its Endorsing Employer Designation Program. This designation recognizes Bad Elf’s dedication to advancing geospatial technology and cultivating a team of Geographic Information Systems Professionals (GISPs).
Since its inception in 2010, Bad Elf has been at the forefront of innovation, providing high-performance location services across all mobile platforms. With a focus on empowering small organizations and local governments, Bad Elf’s Geospatial Enablement Team has become a leader in delivering key training and tools needed for effective GIS implementation.
Bad Elf’s endorsement, among the growing number of GISCI-endorsing employers, underscores the critical importance of technical expertise, ethical practices, and continuous learning in the geospatial community. By supporting the GISP certification, Bad Elf distinguishes itself in a competitive industry, demonstrating to partners and clients alike that their team values professionalism, integrity, and innovation.
The GISCI Endorsing Employer Designation Program was established to enhance the value of the GISP® certification and to promote its adoption across the geospatial sector. This designation is available to organizations in the public, private, and commercial sectors dedicated to upholding professional standards in GIS and fostering the continuous growth of their teams.
About GISCI:
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization promoting proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute upholds rigorous professional and ethical standards, encourages community engagement, and offers professional mentoring within the GIS industry.
About Bad Elf:
Bad Elf specializes in delivering high-accuracy GNSS receivers that are easy-to-use and supported by continually evolving software and services. Rooted in a commitment to understanding the GIS market and fostering customer loyalty, Bad Elf combines its engineering expertise with a passion for creating integrated hardware and software solutions.
Media Contact:
Tony Spicci, GISP CGMP
Executive Director – GISCI
847.824.7768
tspicci@gisci.org