GISCI offers a world-recognized GIS Professional Certification.
Member organizations are:
The Association of American Geographers (AAG)
The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)
The University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)
The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)
05/20/2026
Time is running out! Registration for the June 2026 GISP® Exam closes this FRIDAY. Earning your GISP® certification can help unlock new career opportunities, strengthen your professional credibility, and set you apart in the geospatial industry. Don’t miss your chance to take the exam before the updated exam blueprint takes effect in 2027. https://www.gisci.org/Want-to-be-a-GISP/The-Exam
05/14/2026
Attention aspiring GISP® professionals! There’s just over ONE WEEK left to register for the Geospatial Core Technical Exam. If you’re planning to sit for the exam this June, now’s the time to secure your spot. Don’t miss one of the final testing periods before the exam blueprint changes in 2027.
https://www.gisci.org/Want-to-be-a-GISP/The-Exam
05/08/2026
Congratulations to the newest class of GISP-E certified professionals! 🎉 GISCI proudly welcomes 53 new Emerging GIS Professionals following the successful completion of the program’s third cohort, with a 87% passing rate on the PreGISP® exam.
Read the full press release: https://www.gisci.org/News/gis-certification-institute-welcomes-the-newest-gisp-e-certified-professionals
05/07/2026
There are just about two weeks left to register for the June 2026 GISP® Exam. 🌎 If you’ve been thinking about earning your certification, now is a great time to register - especially before the exam blueprint changes in 2027.
Visit our website to learn more about the exam process and explore the study resources available to help you prepare with confidence. https://www.gisci.org/Want-to-be-a-GISP/The-Exam
04/15/2026
Don’t forget to submit your entry to the 2026 Map Contest! Entries are due today - don’t miss your chance to showcase your cartographic creativity and get your work in front of the GIS community. Submit now: https://www.gisci.org/Learn-More/Map-Contest/2026-Map-Contest
04/06/2026
If you’ve been thinking about taking the PreGISP® Exam this spring, this is it - registration closes today. Don’t miss your chance to earn the GISP-E credential and set yourself apart as an emerging GIS professional. Secure your spot now before the window closes: https://www.gisci.org/PreGISP/PreGISP-GISP-E-Exam-Information
03/28/2026
Graduating this spring? Get ahead before you even start your career. The PreGISP® Exam helps you earn your GISP-E credential and stand out as an emerging GIS professional - register by April 6: https://www.gisci.org/PreGISP/PreGISP-GISP-E-Exam-Information
03/27/2026
The next Geospatial Core Technical Exam window is open - your next step toward GISP® certification starts here. With 4,500+ testing centers worldwide, taking the exam has never been more accessible. Register by May 22: https://www.gisci.org/Want-to-be-a-GISP/The-Exam
03/20/2026
Wondering why you should become a GISP-E as a recent GIS graduate? The GISP-E credential is meant to bridge the gap between academic and professional as students enter the geospatial field. Learn more here: https://www.gisci.org/Want-to-be-a-GISP-E/PreGISP-GISP-E-Exam-Information
03/19/2026
Don’t forget to register! GISCI is hosting a live webinar on April 1st to break down the entire GISP process®. If you have any lingering questions or hesitations about becoming a GISP®, it’s the perfect time to have them answered before the June exam. Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZHIR3CU3RR6b3D1b6GK5CQ #/registration