OSGeo Certification

Overview and background information
Open source geospatial certifications are a need of geospatial technology education and industry sector. In parallel with proprietary software, free and open source software have become important in geospatial technology research and play an important role in the growth of the geospatial industry. The basis for the creation of new open source geospatial certification program lies in online surveys as well as in personal interviews for its market demand, and analysis of existing certifications. Target group and audience for this certification as identified by the online survey include specialist from water resources, renewable energy, environmental studies, and emergency management etc. To evaluate the quality of certification, an online geospatial certification survey of academic and professional was conducted. Participants from different parts of the world supported and reinforced the idea of an open source certification model. The survey helped improving the quality of certification for different competencies consisting different target groups..

Purpose
Certifications play an important role to identify the skills abilities and knowledge

1. This certification is based on Geospatial Technology Competency model. which was prepared to produce best work force in geospatial industry from basic user to high professional so that certification is based on authenticated competencies which are designed by many experts and educators. in addition it will help to produce best professionals and users in geospatial industry.

2. Empowerment of open geospatial education which is less reflected in the universities.

3. Definition of company requirement and geospatial user.

OSGeo Certification Set-Up Process
1. Certification body of knowledge (CBOK) and module description can be used for preparation of exams.

This CBOK incorporates different areas of competencies according to each open source certification package.each sector of geospatial technology competency model can be certified based on this body of knowldge,

2. Investigation of open source software according to work functions of GTCM.

3. Initially, an online test can be conducted for students to check their knowledge and abilities. this online test will be created and examined by geospatial experts and educators.

Based on qualification a student can solve home based exercise and a sustainable amount of fee can be charged from student to move the system initially.