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The GISP is a designation awarded to qualified professionals in the geographic information systems (GIS) field that certifies their knowledge and experience.

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03.03.2025

GISCI Celebrates 194 Newly Certified GIS Professionals

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces that 194 geospatial professionals have earned their GIS Professional (GISP®) certification following the successful completion of the December 2024 GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam. 

01.21.2025

GISCI Announces June 2025 Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam Dates

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) has announced the testing window for the Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam®, a key component of the GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification. The exam will be available from June 7 - 15, 2025 and will once again be administered through Pearson VUE’s global network of computer-based testing (CBT) centers.

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About GISCI

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization incorporated in 2002. The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

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