Certified Photogrammetrist
Credential: Certified Photogrammetrist
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Certified Photogrammetrist certification is for professionals who use photogrammetric technology to extract measurements, make maps, and interpret data from images. The Photogrammetrist is responsible for all phases of mapping and other mensuration requirements, which include planning and supervising survey activities for control, specifying photography or other imagery requirements, managing projects for mapping or other mensuration requirements and interpretation. Candidates must meet experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Photogrammetrist
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
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have six years of experience in photogrammetry, three years of which were in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Photogrammetrist credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must submit references from four persons who are holding, or who have held, responsible positions in photogrammetry and have first-hand knowledge of the candidate's professional and personal qualifications.
- Candidate must declare compliance 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 Photogrammetrist examination:
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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 Photogrammetrist 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 Photogrammetrist
Renewal Period: 5 years