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

Mon Jan 31 03:48:31 PST 2022

Hi Hans

Apologies, I stand corrected, I assume Anita also intended 3?

Regards

Tim

On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 8:19 AM Hans van der Kwast <h.vanderkwast at un-ihe.org>
wrote:

> Hi Tim,
>
>
> That's in fact option 3: review of course materials, decision by reviewer.
>
>
> If there are no objections with that, I'll proceed with requesting the
> course materials from QGIS Ecuador.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
> Hans
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Tim Sutton <tim at kartoza.com>
> *Sent:* 28 January 2022 20:07
> *To:* Hans van der Kwast
> *Cc:* Marco Bernasocchi; Andreas Neumann; QGIS PSC List; Kurt Menke
> *Subject:* Re: [Qgis-psc] Request about training certificates from QGIS
> user group Ecuador
>
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>
> 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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *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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> Tim Sutton
> Visit http://kartoza.com to find out about open source:
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>  * Geospatial web development
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 * Desktop GIS programming services
 * Geospatial web development
* GIS Training
* Consulting Services
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