GIS&T workforce | GIS&T Body of Knowledge

Select two effective methods of overcoming resistance to change
Illustrate how methods for overcoming resistance to change can aid implementation of a GIS
Explain how resistance to change and the need to standardize operations when trying to incorporate GIS&T can promote inclusion into existing job classifications

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

Discuss the status of professional and academic certification in GIS&T
Identify the standard occupational codes that are relevant to GIS&T
Identify the qualifications needed for a particular GIS&T position
Discuss how a code of ethics might be applied within an organization
Explain why it has been difficult for many agencies and organizations to define positions and roles for GIS&T professionals
Describe the differences between licensing, certification, and accreditation in relation to GIS&T positions and qualifications

Describe issues that may hinder implementation and continued successful operation of a GIS if effective methods of staff development are not included in the process
Outline methods (programs or processes) that provide effective staff development opportunities for GIS&T

Select two effective methods of overcoming resistance to change
Illustrate how methods for overcoming resistance to change can aid implementation of a GIS
Explain how resistance to change and the need to standardize operations when trying to incorporate GIS&T can promote inclusion into existing job classifications

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

Discuss the status of professional and academic certification in GIS&T
Identify the standard occupational codes that are relevant to GIS&T
Identify the qualifications needed for a particular GIS&T position
Discuss how a code of ethics might be applied within an organization
Explain why it has been difficult for many agencies and organizations to define positions and roles for GIS&T professionals
Describe the differences between licensing, certification, and accreditation in relation to GIS&T positions and qualifications

Describe issues that may hinder implementation and continued successful operation of a GIS if effective methods of staff development are not included in the process
Outline methods (programs or processes) that provide effective staff development opportunities for GIS&T

Select two effective methods of overcoming resistance to change
Illustrate how methods for overcoming resistance to change can aid implementation of a GIS
Explain how resistance to change and the need to standardize operations when trying to incorporate GIS&T can promote inclusion into existing job classifications

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

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