GITS Professional Development Program For the MENA Region

GPC GIS, in association with its international and local partners, has launched a Geospatial Information, Technology and Services (GITS) Professional Development and Certification program. The objective of the program is to develop the GITS capacity of the region through the advancement of both the professional and personal development of its GITS practitioners. This will be achieved through the delivery of the following services and programs:

GITS Capacity Building Consulting Services

GPC GIS assesses an organizations GITS human capacity building needs, identifies areas to be strengthened and recommends training programs for GITS human capacity improvement.

GITS Professional Development Training Services

GPC GIS delivers professional development training, covering GITS Management, GITS Application and GITS Technology. The programs are delivered in conjunction with our partners, via workshops, seminars, short courses and webinars.

GITS Professional Development Features

Internationally recognized training that leads to the GISP Certification Customized training based on an organizations needs and requirements Continuing education for seasoned professionals at all levels Internship and mentoring program as an entry point for new college graduates

Geographic Information Systems Professional Certification Program

GPC GIS provides support to GITS personnel in becoming certified within the Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) portfolio-based certification program. Support is delivered through consultation on application submission, portfolio development and GITS Professional Development training.

GITS Nationalization Program

GPC GIS administers a GITS Nationalization Program that is designed for fresh graduates and young professionals. This includes an Internship Program that provides on-the-job GITS training for recent local college graduates and young professionals with some on-the-job experience. Interns are trained over a period of one to two years in both the academic and practical aspects of GITS. The program is designed to provide hands-on and academic training in all aspects of GITS and mentoring in the development of specialized skills.

GITS Professional Development Benefits

Individual Career Development Organizational Capacity Building Improve Performance Industry Strengthening Nationalization Support Peer Recognition Instant Return on Investment Training

GeoMaturity Assessment
GPC GIS assesses an organizations GITS activities to determine its maturity level along the path of implementing an Enterprise GITS. The assessment Framework will be based on international best-ofbreed practices within the organizations sector.

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Geospatial Solutions That Matter

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GPC GIS, through its GITS Professional Development Program, is partnering with a number of international, regional, and local organizations to deliver GITS professional development services and facilitate GITS professional certification in the Gulf and MENA region. International partners include:

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community come together to share concerns and ideas. The organization is a leading provider of learning, knowledge and professional development for the global GITS community. URISA is the founding member of the GISP certification program and the institute (GIS Certification Institute) responsible for administering the certification program. GPC GIS is partnering with URISA in delivering accredited GITS educational programs to support GISP certification. For more information on URISA please visit www.urisa.org

The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) GITA is a nonprofit educational association serving the global geospatial community through the provision of information, GITS professional development, and technical expertise. A key focus of GITAs is the application of GITS to the operation, maintenance, and protection of infrastructure, which includes organizations such as utilities, telecommunication companies, and the public sector. Of interest to the region is the fact that GITA specializes in the application of GITS to the oil and gas industry and hosts a GIS for oil and gas pipeline conference annually. GITA is also a member of the GIS Certification Institute. GPC GIS is partnering with GITA in hosting theme based seminars with SMEs from the oil and gas industry, hosting GITAs accredited workshops (e.g., GITS ROI), and other GITA educational events that are relevant to GITS professional development in the region. For more information on GITA please visit www.gita.org

Geographic Information Systems Certification Institute (GISCI) GISCI is a nonprofit organization that provides the GITS community with a complete recognized certification program. GISCI offers participants from the first early years on the job until retirement a positive environment for continuously developing their skills, professional ethics, and personal well being and thus, greater value for GITS employers and the community in general. GPC GIS is collaborating with GISCI in promoting, encouraging and guiding GITS personnel in the region in achieving GISP certification. The long-term goal of the collaboration is to set up a Regional Certification Board that will issue GISP certification on behave of GISCI. This will facilitate GITS personnel from the region applying for certification in Arabic, as well as, providing the region with a Certification Body with better understanding of GITS activities within the region. For more information on GISCI please visit www.gisci.org

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) OGC is an international industry consortium of 418 companies, government agencies and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available interface standards. OGC Standards support interoperable solutions that geo-enable the web, wireless and location-based services as well as mainstream IT. The standards empower technology developers to make complex spatial information and services accessible and useful with all kinds of applications. GPC GIS is partnering with OGC to promote the usage of standards in the region, represent OGC in the region, and organize OGCs events in the region. For more information on OGC please visit www.opengeospatial.org

For information on the GITS Professional Development and Certification program please contact GPC GIS at +971 (0) 2 666 6574, or visit our website at www.thegpcgroup.com.

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