A Well-Rounded
Exam Developed
by GISPS for GISPS.

The GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam is a groundbreaking development in the geospatial profession. The exam is:

  • Software-agnostic,
  • based upon a job analysis from a four-year experience level,
  • informed by the GIS&T Body of Knowledge,
  • and guided by the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM).

Ready to take the next step in your career? Get started following the steps below:

Guidelines

  • Candidates may enroll in the exam regardless of the status of their Portfolio Application.
  • Each exam is proctored at Pearson VUE testing locations around the world. Click here for Test Center Information. 
  • The exam is scheduled for 4 hours in duration and consists of 100 scored questions. Click here for Exam Preparation Resources.
  • Failure to take scheduled exam without notification to GISCI staff will result in forfeiture of the exam fees. If you cannot attend your scheduled exam due to extreme circumstances, you must contact info@gisci.org at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule.
  • Accommodations for the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam are available. For more information, click here.

GISCI Geospatial
Core Technical Knowledge Exam®
Categories

Knowledge Categories %
1.  Conceptual Foundations 10%
2.  Geospatial Data Fundamentals 15%
3.  Cartography and Visualization 10%
4.  Data Aquisition 11%
5.  Data Manipulation 11%
6. Analytical Methods 10%
7.  Database Design and Management 10%
8. Application Development 7%
9.  Systems Design and Management 7%
10.  Professional Practice 8%
Total Weight

 

How to Become a GISP

Get started on your journey to becoming a Geographic Informational Systems Professional (GISP) today!

  • Registration

  • Portfolio
    Submission
    $200

    Exam
    Application
    $250(US/CA)
    $300(INT))

  • Certification

  • Second Year
    Annual Fee
    $95

  • Third Year
    Annual Fee
    $95

  • Recertification
    $285 for
    3 Years

Application Information

Next Testing Date
December 7-15, 2024


Deadline to apply is two weeks before testing window begins.

Apply Now

Sample Exam Questions

Getting Started:

Candidates may enroll in the Exam regardless of the status of their Portfolio Application.

1. Apply

Access and
Submit Application

Access via your log in credentials and submit exam application to GISCI

Candidates should review the Exam candidate manual GO

2. Confirm

Receive Email
Submission

Receive email exam application confirmation

Each Exam is proctored at Pearson VUE testing locations around the world. Click here for Test Center Information. GO

3. Pay

Pay the Exam Fee

Pay the Exam fees to GISCI (Either pay online at checkout, or request payment instructions via email)

The Exam is scheduled for 4 hours in duration and consists of 100 scored questions.

Click here for Exam Preparation Resources GO

4. Schedule

Arrange Exam Time and Location with Pearson VUE

After payment confirmation, receive Pearson VUE email authorization confirmation, and select the time & location with Pearson VUE (our testing provider).