Educational Resources
GTCM
The Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM) was developed through a collaborative effort involving the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the National GeoTech Center, and industry experts.
Over the course of 2013-2014, the GeoTech Center and industry subject matter experts updated the model with guidance from ETA to reflect the knowledge and skills needed by today's geospatial technology professionals.
For more information on the GTCM, click here.
For information on how the GTCM could be used for workforce training and curriculum development (DACUM), click here.
Developing a Program
This page provides resources for educators seeking to begin a new geospatial program or expand and sustain an existing program. While every college and its service region have unique needs, many of the steps and resources necessary to start and nurture a successful program are similar. We have collected the most essential recommendations and resources here on one page to guide you through the process.
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Geospatial Syllabi Repository
The GeoTech Center is establishing a national database for GIST and geospatial technology syllabi, which will be accessible by anyone wanting to observe geospatial syllabi from higher education institutions.
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GTCM Model Courses
The GeoTech Center developed several Model Courses focused on building the skills, competencies, and abilities needed for entry-level occupations in the geospatial industry. Competencies covered in the Model Courses were identified using the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM) and outcomes from multiple DACUM (“Developing a Curriculum”) events. A panel of geospatial education experts parsed the competencies into the Model Courses for the Certificate. All material is distributed freely under a Creative Commons license and can be used with attribution to GeoTech. In order to track the use of the resources, we require you to login to view the full content for each Model Course but you can see the Syllabus and short Description for each course.
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