The Association for Geographic Information has joined with the Royal Geographical Society with IBG to introduce the professional status of Chartered Geographer (GIS) for suitably qualified individuals.  This award will be particularly suited to those working in the GI Science field, indicating their competence and experience in interpreting geographical information and in geographical analysis, based on a wide understanding of geographical processes. 

Chartered Geographer (GIS) status is being offered to AGI members as a professional enhancement to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.  A dedicated team of AGI assessors will assess all CGeog applications from GIS specialists, thus ensuring that the specific work of GIS professionals is fully understood.  There is also a new practitioner route with mentors for graduates and non-graduates who have 2 years or less to go until they are ready to apply for CGeog (GIS) status.

It is recommended to all applicants that you start a record of your CPD if you have not done so already. For all other enquiries please contact either susan.walter@agi.org.uk  or the Professional Officer at RGS-IBG.

Chartered Geographer Status:  is it worth it?