In addition to the wealth of educational opportunities offered by URISA, the organization provides resources to assist in professional development. Certification, job postings, and publications are a few of the career-related resources available.
GIS Professional Certification
URISA's Certification Committee initiated the GIS professional certification effort. Find out what it takes to become certified. URISA can help you meet your professional goals!
URISA Marketplace
Looking for a new job? - Peruse the opportunities . Need new employees? Post your job here.
Need a job? URISA members can post their resumes for free.
Salary Survey
Every three years, URISA surveys the industry to gain needed statistics on the state of the GIS profession, valuable information for self-evaluation and also for staffing your GIS Department.
Model Job Descriptions
This URISA publication provides a collection of job descriptions you can use and modify to meet the needs of your own organization.
Interested in transitioning into a career in GIS? We asked some of our members to provide insight on how to make it happen, resources available and the types of educational options available.
Colleges & Universities
A comprehensive list of colleges and universities with GIS degree and certificate programs.
Articles/Resources