At its annual strategic planning meeting in Denver, the GIS
Certification Institute (GISCI) board
selected and contracted with a project manager to develop and deploy an exam
component for the GIS Professional Certification by 2015.
At its annual strategic planning meeting in Denver, the GIS
Certification Institute (GISCI) board
selected and contracted with a project manager to develop and deploy an exam
component for the GIS Professional Certification by 2015.
The multi-stage process to carefully explore, develop and
implement a competency-based examination by 2015, reflects the conviction that
portfolio-based certification augmented by such an examination has the
potential to further advance the profession.
Rebecca Somers, GISP, principal with Somers-St. Claire GIS
Management Consultants, has taken the lead in guiding the GISCI and the Exam
Development Workgroup in the completion of this phase of the exam project
including engaging a leading exam development consultant.
The board expects to make its decision regarding exam
development by the first quarter of 2013, and the target date for the exam
launch is the first quarter of 2015.
GISCI President, Mike Vanhook remarks: “This is a very exciting
and challenging time for GISCI. Our organization has taken on significant
efforts to improve the certification process and add value to the GISP. Rebecca
Somers has done an exceptional job. She continues to meet our expectations with
timely and quality results that will provide GISCI with the best possible
outcome. We are ready to review the Exam Development Plan and to begin
developing the exam.”
GISCI Exam Expected for First Quarter 2015
February 15, 2013
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