David F. Brotzman, Executive Director
UCGIS has released the documentation of the GIS&T Body of Knowledge. This document is probably the best attempt we are going to see for a while that defines the knowledge and skills necessary for GIS professionals in an appropriately broad manner that befits our industry. This document will be the foundation for a lot of the certification and educational opportunities in GIS&T that will be developed in the foreseeable future.
http://www.ucgis.org/priorities/education/modelcurriculaproject.asp