Debbie Mucha, Foothills’s GIS Program Lead says, ”it was a great pleasure to discover that Julie has attained her certification for GIS Professional. This not only benefits Julie on a personal development level, but it also provides benefits to FRI in having such great staff members with exceptional credentials! Congratulations Julie!”
The purpose of the GIS Certification Institute is to provide professionals who work in the field of geographic information systems with a formal process that:
• Allows them to be recognized by their colleagues and peers for having demonstrated exemplary professional practice and integrity in the field
• Establishes and maintains high standards of both professional practice and ethical conduct
• Encourages aspiring GIS professionals to work towards certification for the purpose of professional development and advancement
• Encourages established GIS professionals to continue to hone their professional skills and ethical performance even as GIS technology changes
The GIS Certification Institute is an independent, non-profit organization providing the GIS community with a complete certification program. GISCI offers a positive method of developing value for professionals and employers in the GIS profession.
GISCI certification recognizes Julie Duval’s first-rate professional competence and integrity in the field of GIS. The Foothills Research Institute looks forward to supporting Julie’s continued professional development through the GISCI program’s recertification process.
For more information on this organization visit GISCI on the Web at http://www.gisci.org/.