Mentoring

The PDC implemented a GIS Mentoring Program and activities that assist members with networking, skill building, career development, as well as troubleshooting GIS issues.  The MAGIP GIS Mentoring Program was adopted by the MAGIP Board in 2012.

GISP Certification

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.

Visit the GIS Certification Institute for information on:

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 of Assistance form to receive this member benefit!

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: 

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.