The Geographic Information Systems Professional® (GISP) Certification is awarded to individuals who have met professional and ethical standards within their discipline. GISPs have a unique set of verified skills that enhance the workforce.
"What motivated me to become a GISP was having a personal goal of solidifying the skills I have learned throughout my career in a way that was more recognizable by the industry. I didn't want to pursue more graduate education, so having a certification helped me solidify everything that I had learned and present to employers that I was a serious, experienced candidate."
"The benefit of having a GISP on staff is that it shows you have a dedicated GIS person who is knowledgeable on your team. [The GISP credential] is not something you can do once and rubber stamp every year. You have to maintain a connection to the community."
Search the GISP Registry to identify individuals with the credential; if a GISP cannot be found please contact us at info@gisci.org or 847-824-7768.
The GISCI is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) participant in the O*NET Data Collection Program
Ethical Requirements for GISPs
GISP Recognition
Guide to Supporting GISPs
Endorsing Employers Program