Kansas Association of Mappers - Designation Questions

30 May 2024 12:52 PM

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Message # 13363709

Travis Brister (Administrator)

Hello everyone,

I wanted to see when a good time to take my KM designation test would be. I just passed the IAAO 600 course and I have close to 7 years of general GIS City mapping experience.

I just didn't know if waiting too long after taking the 600 class would hurt in any way, as I don't use that type of information in my general daily GIS duties.

I feel like with what is posted here, I would be able to pass the KM designation and wanted to get that scheduled sometime if other Designees thought I was in a good spot, education wise.

Thanks in advance!

05 Jun 2024 9:09 AM

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Lisa Olson

I took my designation exam as close to finishing 600 & 601 as I could because I worried I would forget. I found the KM exam fairly easy. PKM not so much, the old school mapping we newer people have never experienced got me. I know if you can find a proctor, you can schedule an exam. They are usually done at the KAM Conference since everyone involved in the process is already there together.

06 Jun 2024 4:15 PM

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Shane Touslee

I took the KGISD exam last year, and it was the same day as the pre-conference classes. So that would be Tuesday, October 22nd this year.

I would advise taking the class while the knowledge is fresh, because I failed on my first attempted.

25 Jun 2024 10:34 AM

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Travis Brister (Administrator)

Yeah, I was hoping to take it before the Conference since the knowledge is here right now. I can restudy before the conference though. I just don't use that information much at all in my area with the City. GIS mapping for sure, but the Tax Assessing and Platting are not something I do as our County handles everything.

Thanks! I will see about getting someone to give me the exam at that conference.