How does this certification program compare to the new licensing program for surveyors?
Certification programs and licensing programs are used for different purposes. In general, certification of individuals is a means to establish professional and ethical standards whereas the licensure of professionals is meant to protect the public from any harm that an incompetent professional may cause. In addition, licensure is administered by a governmental body (states, in the case of surveyors) while certification is usually administered by one’s professional peers. See the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) web site for additional information on the Model Law for the surveyor’s role in GIS: www.ncees.org.
Related Questions
- How does the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth program compare with other Lean Six Sigma certification programs?
- Does the final rule allow cities or states to have their own licensing or certification program for crane operators?
- How does the post-baccalaureate certificate program compare with certification programs?
