KE-25 - GIS&T training and education
- Compare and contrast training methods utilized in a non-profit to those employed in a local government agency
- Discuss the National Research Council report on Learning to Think Spatially (2005) as it relates to spatial thinking skills needed by the GIS&T workforce
- Find or create training resources appropriate for GIS&T workforce in a local government organization
- Identify the particular skills necessary for users to perform tasks in three different workforce domains (e.g., small city, medium county agency, a business, or others)
- Illustrate methods that are effective in providing opportunities for education and training when implementing a GIS in a small city
- Teach necessary skills for users to successfully perform tasks in an enterprise GIS
- Discuss different formats (tutorials, in house, online, instructor lead) for training and how they can be used by organizations
KE-24 - GIS&T Positions and Qualifications
Workforce needs tied to geospatial data continue to evolve. Along with expansion in the absolute number of geospatial workers employed in the public and private sectors is greater diversity in the fields where their work has become important. Together, these trends generate demand for new types of educational and professional development programs and opportunities. Colleges and universities have responded by offering structured academic programs ranging from minors and academic certificates to full GIS&T degrees. Recent efforts also target experienced GIS&T professionals through technical certifications involving software applications and more comprehensive professional certifications designed to recognize knowledge, experience, and expertise.