Application Process &
General Requirements

1
Create
Account

GISCI Registration

The GISP Certification process can be started at any time in your career.
Register to access the online Portfolio Application.

Register

2
Prove
Competency 

Portfolio Application

The GISP® Certification process can be started at any time in your career.
Register to access the online Portfolio Application.

$200

&

Exam Fee

The GISP Certification process can be started at any time in your career.
Register to access the online Portfolio Application.

All Locations - $250

3
Get
Certified

New GISP Only

GISCI Certification
 

To become a GISP®, applicants must:

Have 4 years of full-time geospatial experience. GISP-Es only need 3 years of experience.

Meet the Portfolio Requirements (minimum point requirements in Education, Experience, and Contributions)

Demonstrate knowledge of GIS by passing the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam

Complete the Exam and Portfolio processes within 6 years of Portfolio approval or passing the Exam.

GISP® ANNUAL FEE | Second Year ($95)
GISP® ANNUAL FEE | Third Year ($95)

4
Get
Recertified

Required
Every
3 Years

GISCI Recertification
 

Certification lasts three years, and recertification is required every additional three years. No GISP whose certification is in active status will be required to take the Exam for recertification.

All applicants at the time of initial application submission must complete all certification requirements within 6 years from either a Portfolio application approval or passing the Exam.

Exam Registration Information

Next Testing Dates

December 5-13, 2026 

Register by: November 20, 2026

Registration for the December exam is OPEN.  Please note, by signing up,
you agree to receive exam related emails from GISCI via Constant Contact.
Future exams will be held in June and December each year.
 

OPEN