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Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
MAGIP Member Support
MAGIP supports members in their achievement of GISP certification (and GISP Renewal) by providing a letter of support listing your personal involvement MAGIP Community to be submitted with your GISP application. You can also use the request for assistance form to ask for assistance in reviewing your application. MAGIP also provides GISP application review services at their annual Big Sky GeoCon.
Fill out the Request for Assistance form to receive this member benefit!
GIS Certification Information
Visit the GIS Certification Institute for information on:
- How to apply and renew your GISP
- The GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam
- Ethics and Reporting an Ethics Violation
- Salary Comparison Information
- News/Press Releases
- Upcoming Events
- And so much more!
MAGIP's Endorsement of the GISP Certification
MAGIP endorsed the GISP Certification in the spring of 2009. MLIAC followed suit in 2009.
GISP certification is not required for membership or participation in MAGIP. The MAGIP Board of Directors and specifically the Professional Development Committee recognize the formal process of certification and encourage its membership to achieve a professional development GIS certification which:
- Allows its members to be recognized by their colleagues and peers for having demonstrated exemplary professional practice and integrity in the field
- Establishes and maintains high standards of both professional practice and ethical conduct
- Encourages aspiring GIS professionals to work towards certification for the purpose of professional development and advancement
- Encourages established GIS professionals to continue to hone their professional skills and ethical performance even as GIS technology changes
Accreditation from The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)
Announced October 21, 2024, the GISP Certification is now accredited by The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).
Additional Links
For a more information view Kris Larson's Presentation from the 2012 Technical Session.
To learn more about becoming a GISP and the certification standards reference the GIS Certification Institute GISCI web page at: http://www.gisci.org/
Or, contact MAGIP for additional information.
A GISP is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional who has met the minimum standards for ethical conduct and professional practice as established by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). GISCI certification requires achievement in three areas: educational achievement, professional experience, and contributions to the profession. |
