[Qgis-psc] Request about training certificates from QGIS user group Ecuador

[Tim Sutton]

Hi Hans

I would be good for option 2 - I dont think the PSC needs to get involved
unless you want to defer to them for advice. For me that follows the
Principle of Self Organisation better.

Regards

Tim

On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 7:28 AM Hans van der Kwast <h.vanderkwast at un-ihe.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>
> I don't recall the arguments we had for not allowing user groups to join
> the certificate program and I'm not against that.
>
> So I assume we all agree that user groups can apply.
>
>
> For the review, however, we can't apply the normal procedure and need to
> decide how to come to a decision.
>
> Here are some options. I prefer the first one.
>
>    1. Applications of official User Groups will be immediately accepted
>    by the reviewer. User Groups by definition contribute to QGIS and we can
>    assume that given the expertise in the group the course materials are of
>    high quality and up-to-date.
>    2. After application of a User Group they are asked to provide course
>    materials for review. PSC takes decision based on advise from reviewer (in
>    the normal procedure a User Group takes the decision and if there's no User
>    Group, the PSC takes the decision based on advise from the reviewer).
>    3. Same as 2, but reviewer takes the decission without involvement of
>    PSC.
>
>
> Please let me know your opinions so I can proceed with the application for
> QGIS Ecuador.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Hans
>
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> *From:* Tim Sutton <tim at kartoza.com>
> *Sent:* 28 January 2022 01:11
> *To:* Marco Bernasocchi
> *Cc:* Andreas Neumann; Hans van der Kwast; Kurt Menke; QGIS PSC List
> *Subject:* Re: [Qgis-psc] Request about training certificates from QGIS
> user group Ecuador
>
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>
> Hans - maybe you can clarify the rationale for not allowing user groups to
> provide certificates?
> Thanks!
>
> Regards
>
> Tim
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 9:28 AM Marco Bernasocchi <marco at qgis.org> wrote:
>
>> I also agree with Tim
>>
>> Marco Bernasocchi
>>
>> QGIS.org Chair
>> OSGeo.org Board member
>> OPENGIS.ch CEO
>>
>> On Sat, 22 Jan 2022, 14:47 Tim Sutton, <tim at kartoza.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> Probably one for Kurt and Hans to chime in on. For me I don't see a
>>> problem with this idea as long as all the normal criteria are met.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Tim
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 9:50 AM Andreas Neumann <a.neumann at carto.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I am forwarding the following request from the QGIS user group Ecuador
>>>> (a new sustaining member from just recently):
>>>>
>>>> -----------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Dear Andreas, I have a query.
>>>>
>>>> As a group of users can we be part of the certification program?
>>>>
>>>> I reviewed the certification process and registered our request,
>>>> however, I received an email in which they mention that user groups cannot
>>>> issue certificates.
>>>>
>>>> I have seen that there are user groups that are in the program and
>>>> therefore register the request to our user group in the program and be able
>>>> to contribute to the project.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'll look forward for your answer
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> Adrian
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>>>
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> Tim Sutton
> Visit http://kartoza.com to find out about open source:
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Tim Sutton
Visit http://kartoza.com to find out about open source:
 * Desktop GIS programming services
 * Geospatial web development
* GIS Training
* Consulting Services
Tim is a member of the QGIS Project Steering Committee
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