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GeoPlace has supported Durham County Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council in securing Department for Transport (DfT) approval for new lane rental schemes, helping both authorities develop robust, evidence-led proposals, designed to reduce disruption from road and street works. While Durham’s scheme covers a large and geographically dispersed highway network, BCP faces the…
We wish to hear from members after the government has released a call for evidence and specifically sought AGI’s opinion. The Government is reviewing whether public bodies should have greater flexibility to charge for access to public sector data. The outcome could affect costs, innovation and access across the geospatial sector. Please help ensure the […] The post AGI Member Consultation: DSIT…
The AGI is looking to establish a new AGI Shropshire and West Midlands Network and is looking to gauge interest from both members and non-members. The network will be dedicated to supporting and connecting professionals, organisations, and individuals working with geographic information (GI). We hope to hold an inaugural in-person meeting. Themes and venue options […] The post AGI Shropshire and…
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plays an important role in maintaining professional knowledge and developing new skills throughout your career. To help members navigate CPD more easily, the AGI has updated its CPD webpage with refreshed guidance and information on AGI-accredited learning opportunities. The revised page reflects our transition to a CPD hours-based accreditation system and…
We’re pleased to launch the new Geospatial Education and Skills Resources hub, developed by the AGI Education and Skills Working Group. The resource brings together a wide range of learning opportunities, training materials, professional development resources and career pathways from across the geospatial sector. Whether you’re new to geospatial, looking to develop specialist skills, exploring […]…
CPD can take many forms, including training courses, conferences, webinars, workshops, mentoring, professional reading, presenting, writing, project-based learning and reflective practice. What can be recorded as CPD, and how it should be recorded, will depend on the requirements of your professional body. When recording CPD, it is good practice to note not only the activity undertaken and […] The…
Many AGI members are also members of professional bodies such as the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). If you are required to record CPD for chartership or professional membership, you should refer to the guidance published by your professional body. AGI does not replicate the…
CPD accreditation is the process of certifying that an event or training course meets recognised quality standards and provides relevant learning and development opportunities. When an event is CPD accredited, it signifies that: The content has been reviewed and meets recognised professional standards. Attendees will gain relevant skills, knowledge or professional development outcomes.…
The geospatial community is growing faster than ever, and the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) is right at the heart of it. We are incredibly close to welcoming our 3,000th member. This milestone represents a thriving network of professionals, innovators, and leaders collaborating to shape the future of GIS and environmental data. To celebrate our […] The post Help us reach our 3,000th…
The AGI supports Continuing Professional Development but does not set, monitor or audit CPD requirements for individual members. Requirements for recording and maintaining CPD are determined by the relevant professional body, chartership scheme or employer. AGI-accredited events and training courses are designed to provide recognised learning opportunities that members may be able to include…
On 25th June, more than 140 delegates from over 50 organisations gathered at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast, for the AGI Northern Ireland Annual Conference. Under this year’s theme, Connected Intelligence: The Future of Place, the day explored how geospatial, artificial intelligence and data science are increasingly converging to solve real world problems. The programme […] The post AGI…
