The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Shannon Doyle, PhD GISP, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 GISP of the Year Award, GISCI’s highest individual honor recognizing distinguished and sustained contributions to the geospatial profession and the public interest.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Arup and JMT Technology Group have been selected as the 2025 GISCI Organizations of the Year, recognizing their exceptional support for GISP certification and their sustained commitment to ethical geospatial practice, professional development, and the public good.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that 207 geospatial professionals have earned the GIS Professional (GISP®) certification following the December 2025 administration of the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam®.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the County of Lennox and Addington as its newest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer. This designation recognizes organizations committed to professional development and the advancement of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces the successful completion of the second cohort of 45 new GISP-Es (Emerging GIS Professional).

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that InterDev, a long-standing technology services firm specializing in information technology, software development, and geospatial services, has been officially designated as a GISCI Endorsing Employer. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) announces an important policy update to the GISP® recertification process. Effective January 1, 2026, the recertification grace period will be reduced from 12 months to 6 months following the certification expiration date.

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.