In the Spatial Information & Cartography Commission expertise is acknowledged under the internationally-recognised Geographic Information Systems Professional (Asia Pacific) Certification. Endorsement under this Certification informs the general public and other professionals that your skills and expertise are recognised at SSSI’s highest level in Spatial Information & Cartography.

The Specialised Certification process requires a professional to initially demonstrate that an advanced level of expertise has been achieved, including:

• Successful completion of particular formal tertiary education in a particular spatial science discipline;
• Achievement of further relevant professional experience;
• Contributions to the profession.

SSSI Members are required to demonstrate and report Continued Professional Development (CPD) on an annual basis in line with SSSI CPD Policy in order to maintain certification.

SSSI Members and Non-members are eligible to apply for Spatial Information & Cartography Commission Specialised Certification.

About GISP-AP

Specialised Certification Fees

Submitting Your Application:

• Applicants must download all SSSI Documents
• All of the application materials must be sent in one application packet. All application packets must be complete in order to be considered.
• Further Application Information 

Supporting Documentation for Applications:

• GISP-AP Application Read Me – General information on the application process
• GISP-AP Procedures Manual  - Guidelines for completing the application
• GISP-AP Certification Application
• GISP-AP Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct Acknowledgement Form
• Employer’s Letter Template
• Summaries of Model Job Descriptions for GIS Professionals

More Information

Recertification
What is Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIS&T)?
Benefits of Certification
GI Science & Technology
GISP-AP Rules of Conduct
GISP-AP Code of Ethics
Complaints against GISP-AP Certificants
GIS&T Knowledge Areas 
GIS&T Model Job Descriptions

GISP-AP Register PDF