Certification or Licensing
Geospatial analytics specialists can receive voluntary certification from the GIS Certification Institute. Applicants must have at least four years of full-time geospatial experience, pass an examination, and meet other requirements. The exam tests students’ knowledge in the following areas: Conceptual Foundations, Geospatial Data Fundamentals, Cartography & Visualization, Data Acquisition, Data Manipulation, Analytical Methods, Database Design & Management, Application Development, Systems Design & Management, and Professional Practice. Applicants who meet the certification requirements can use the designation GIS professional. Visit https://www.gisci.org to learn more.
Certification for geospatial technologists and scientists is offered by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Applicants must meet experience requirements and pass an examination. For more information, visit https://www.asprs.org/certification.
Special Requirements
Some employers may run background checks for prospective GAS hires to ensure that they will qualify for necessary security clearance. U.S. citizenship might also be required.
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