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Type

Certification

Level

Professional

Format

Online

Duration

30 months

Price

Paid

Description

The holder of this certification has met the standards necessary to be a Geographic Information Systems Professional and may use the postnominal GISP.

Earning Criteria

Test

Pass the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam. Learn More

Other

Agrees to abide by a Geospatial Code of Ethics. Learn More

Other

GISCI offers a portfolio review process to validate the experience of those seeking the credential. A complete portfolio includes minimum point requirements in Education, Experience, and Contributions. The minimum number of points needed to become a certified GIS Professional is 150 points. Learn More

The GISCI promotes the advancement of GIS professionals through its international GISP® certification program. GISCI fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and mentoring within the GIS industry.