Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS)
Credential: Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS)
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society (ASPRS), Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS certification is for professionals involved in GIS/LIS systems design and/or systems application of data base management and computer programs to solve user analysis requirements with spatially referenced databases. The Certified Mapping Scientist GIS/LIS leads the data needs integration and the correspondence between and the utilization of various spatial systems used to solve requirements. Candidates must meet experience requirements and must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 6 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
425 Barlow Place
Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814-2160
Phone: (301) 493-0290
Fax: (225) 408-4422
Email: certification@asprs.org
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have at least three years experience in mapping sciences or photogrammetry in a position of responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge of and competence in mapping science and procedures, and an additional three years of professional experience in the Geographic or Land Information Systems, during which professional knowledge and competence in those systems were demonstrated.
A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in engineering or the natural or physical sciences will each count as six months of experience toward the total requirement.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must submit four references from persons knowledgeable of the candidate's work experience and personal qualifications.
- Candidate must agree to comply with the ASPRS Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
- Math/Science
- Engineering/Surveying
- Physics
- Imaging
- Photogrammetry
- GIS
- Lidar
- Ethics/General
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS)
Renewal Period: 5 years