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| Subject: | RE: [gislist] GIS Certification? |
| Date: |
06/11/2004 07:50:01 AM |
| From: |
VanDyken, Matt |
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Actually the grandfathering cuts off at 8 years, and I don't have the
conference participation, just don't have the time. I will have to rely on
the applications and implementations I've done if I ever choose to look for
new employment.
I guess time will tell with this.
Thanks Paula for the opinion.
Matt
-----Original Message-----
From: Lemke, Paula [mailto:Plemke@co.cerro-gordo.ia.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 5:50 PM
To: 'VanDyken, Matt': 'gislist@lists.thinkburst.com'
Subject: RE: [gislist] GIS Certification?
I also checked out GISCI certification and find it very fair as well as
meaningful to both the certificate holder and a prospective employer. The
process is actually evenly divided into thirds. Education alone is not
enough, but long-time work experience can be while the grandfather clause is
still in effect. A BS in Geography, 7 years relevant experience and some
contributions to 'the field' (participation in conferences, publications,
etc.) is enough for certification. The hard part, Matt, is documenting those
experiences to form a valid portfolio, but a little perseverance goes a long
way. Whether certified or not taking the portfolio on an interview can only
bring good results.
ACT and SAT scores no longer mean much, but you still need them for college
entrance. Due to the requirements of GISCI certification, I think it will be
the leading recognition for GIS professionals. Because it covers a wide
variety of elements, (one can be certified whether an analyst, tech, coord,
etc.) ethical representation of skills is also important. Certification
helps HR personnel in large companies and it can also help small companies,
especially those new to GIS, get the right person for the job. My portfolio
is just about complete and I am looking forward to certification.
Paula Lemke
Soon-to-be GISP
-----Original Message-----
From: VanDyken, Matt [mailto:vandyken@ci.holland.mi.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:33 PM
To: 'gislist@lists.thinkburst.com'
Subject: RE: [gislist] GIS Certification?
New to the the list so I'm just going to jump in here.
I have looked at the GISCI criteria and I suppose I'm not against it
in principle. However, it seems to me the certification criteria are
extremely weighted toward education. As a person with a bachelors degree in
geography with 7 years of experience, I don't believe I would qualify for
certification. However, one of the 50 or so end users I support(one man
shop) has a masters in GIS/Planning and probably would.
Thoughts?
Matt
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