The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is excited to announce a major expansion of its testing network for the Geospatial Core Technical Exam and the upcoming PreGISP exam. Through a strategic partnership with Pearson VUE, a leading provider of computer-based testing for certification and licensure exams, the number of GISCI testing centers worldwide will increase from 800 to 4,500.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce its new partnership with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), with ASPRS joining GISCI’s Board of Directors. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to advance geospatial science, promote best practices, and support professional development within the industry.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is thrilled to announce Bad Elf as the latest organization to join its Endorsing Employer Designation Program. This designation recognizes Bad Elf’s dedication to advancing geospatial technology and cultivating a team of Geographic Information Systems Professionals (GISPs).

Elevating its commitment to advancing GIS professionals worldwide, the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) unveiled its redesigned website, along with a comprehensive GISP study guide and preliminary details about the forthcoming PreGISP program.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is thrilled to announce the addition of Halff as its latest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer. This partnership underscores Halff's dedication to excellence within the geospatial community and its commitment to fostering professional development and expertise in the geospatial industry.

The 2024 GISCI Map Contest concluded with resounding success, showcasing the world's finest cartographic achievements. Participants worldwide poured their creativity and expertise into crafting maps that captivated and inspired. This year, the contest witnessed an unprecedented level of engagement, with a record-breaking 60 submissions across two categories: professional and student.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce ENTRUST Solutions Group as the newest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer. ENTRUST Solutions Group is one of the fastest-growing engineering and data solutions firms in the country, focusing on gas and electric utilities, data solutions, telecommunications, pipelines, and industrial solutions.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce Jacobs as the newest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) unveiled the GISCI Endorsement Designation Program, a strategic initiative designed to amplify the significance of the GIS Professional (GISP) Certification within the geospatial community in 2022.

The next testing window for the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® has been scheduled for June 1 - 9, 2024.