The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce Geosyntec as its newest GISCI Endorsing Employer, recognizing the firm’s commitment to professional standards and supporting the growth of GIS practitioners. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce Woolpert as its newest GISCI Endorsing Employer, recognizing the firm’s commitment to advancing professional standards and fostering continuous development in the geospatial industry. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the launch of two new GISCI awards to recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards of service, innovation, and leadership in the geospatial profession. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) as the newest GISCI Endorsing Employer, recognizing their outstanding commitment to advancing professional standards and supporting continued development in the geospatial industry.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces that 211 geospatial professionals have earned their GIS Professional (GISP®) certification following the successful completion of the June 2025 GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam®.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 GISCI Map Contest, which concluded with record-breaking participation and inspiring creativity. With 71 submissions from across the globe—more than any previous year, the contest continues to highlight the diverse talents and innovations of the cartographic community.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that it is transitioning its certificate generation process to Certifier, a leading platform for issuing secure and verifiable digital credentials.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces the successful completion of the first class of its newly launched GISP-E (Emerging GIS Professional) certification program. This landmark achievement marks a significant step in the evolution of professional development for the next generation of geographic information systems (GIS) practitioners.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to launch the PreGISP program, a new initiative designed to help emerging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals gain early industry recognition. Launching this April, the PreGISP program serves as a pathway for recent and soon-to-be graduates to transition from academic studies to professional practice. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces that 194 geospatial professionals have earned their GIS Professional (GISP®) certification following the successful completion of the December 2024 GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam.