Components of GISP Certification Process
- Education and Training
Education and training play a significant role in the development of a GIS professional for attaining the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for a career in GIS and professional certification. An emphasis on education and training is true not only with formal academic programs, but also throughout one’s career by attending webinars, workshops, online training, and other learning plans and curriculums (vendor centric or neutral) as well as self-directed learning. It is also important to note that membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at GIS conferences contribute significantly to one’s development and expansion of a professional network.
A more detailed description of the Education Section and Requirements to become a GISP can be found: Here
- Experience
Professional experience is not only a necessary requirement of a candidate’s Portfolio Review but also has proven to be invaluable in successfully passing the Certification Exam. Although a minimum of 4 years of practical experience is required, history has shown that candidates who have more than 4 years of professional experience in applied geospatial technology, principles and practices in a work setting tend to do better on some parts of the exam.
A more detailed description of the Professional Experience Requirements to become a GISP can also be found: Here
- Contributions
Contributions to the profession take many forms and are an important component of the GISP Certification and your career. Examples of this include white papers, conference attendance, presentations, professional association membership, publishing articles, maps, or other publications. All of these should be documented in your professional portfolio. A membership is a professional association is the area most often used to achieve Contribution points.
A more detailed description of the Contributions Section & Requirements to become a GISP can also be found: Here