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Credential Verification
Issue date: October 22, 2025
ID: 3715a1cf-05e3-4005-a7cc-650c9dfc9d0c
Issued by
Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America empowers a worldwide community of geoscientists to advance discovery, share knowledge, and apply geoscience in the service of society through impactful meetings, publications, and professional development.
Type
Certification
Level
Intermediate
Format
Offline
Duration
16 hours
Price
Free
Description
Designed for those fascinated by planetary science, this certification helps explore linkages between terrestrial and extraterrestrial geoscience. Earners engage in technical sessions and related activities that span impact cratering, planetary surface processes, space missions, and Earth-based analogs. By attending presentations, short courses, and field trips, participants reflect on how planetary geology informs our understanding of Earth—and vice versa. Completing this certification track while attending the GSA Connects 2025 meeting encourages interdisciplinary exploration of planetary processes, fosters critical reflection on geoscience across Earth and planetary environments, and highlights your engagement with cutting-edge research.
Skills
Planetary Geology
Remote Sensing & Imaging
Systems Thinking
Data Synthesis
Scientific Communication
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Innovation in Research Methods
Earning Criteria
Assignment
Enroll in the certification program online while onsite at the GSA Connects meeting.
Assignment
Complete a minimum of 16 hours of eligible activities pre-approved and endorsed by the GSA Planetary Geology Division for their alignment with the certification track. Learn More
Assignment
Respond to a specified minimum number of reflection questions designed to assess retention, understanding, and critical analysis.
Assignment
Submit all required materials for review through the online submission process by the posted deadline.
Test
Earn a minimum score of 70% on the review rubric to qualify for certification.