History
Started on January 1, 2004, GISCI provides a recognition program for established GIS professionals as a way to separate them from those who are just practitioners. It offers a non-examination, portfolio-based system. The process examines applicants' education, professional experience, and ways they have contributed back to the profession. All activities in these three achievement categories are worth points. Minimum levels of points in each category, as well as an overall minimum, must be submitted to GISCI coupled with appropriate documentation. The portfolio is then reviewed and a final determination is made of the applicant's status. Successful applicants are called Certified Geographic Information Systems Professionals or GISPs. The GISCI's Board has officially established a committee to investigate the formation of an exam-based certification.
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