US, March 25, 2015: USGIF has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) and GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
“These memorandums are designed to continue to foster communication and provide a more formal mechanism for outreach between the organisations,” said Dr. Darryl Murdock, USGIF’s Vice President of Professional Development. “A primary driver of these initiatives is to share information about our respective credentialing programs.”
USGIF is in the process of standing up its new Universal GEOINT Credentialing program, which it plans to beta test in June at the GEOINT 2015 Symposium and officially roll out in the fall. This in-depth credential will require knowledge of remote sensing and imagery analysis, GIS, data management, and synthesis/reporting. It is designed to allow geospatial professionals to distinguish themselves as internationally recognized practitioners.
ASPRS offers six certifications related to photogrammetry and remote sensing, whileGISCI is known for its GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
The information sharing partnerships are also intended to help explore the possibility of reciprocity among existing geospatial credentials and those currently in development.
Source: USGIF
