{"id":69114,"date":"2022-04-24T15:42:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T20:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=69114"},"modified":"2023-11-19T05:59:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T11:59:14","slug":"gisp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gisp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"GISP Certification: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image69114_eddf3b-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image69114_eddf3b-c8 size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-768x430.png\" alt=\"GISP Certification\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-69115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-678x380.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-580x326.png 580w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-425x238.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-550x308.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-115x64.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-360x202.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GISP Certificate: What You Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GISP Certification<\/strong> is a well-recognized credential in the GIS community. It sets the benchmark for skills in the GIS technology field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One important thing you need to know about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It not only considers your educational background. But it also <strong>assesses your experience and contributions<\/strong> to the GIS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, GIS professionals who want to advance their careers in their field should consider taking the GISP certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will help you understand the <strong>criteria for GISP certification<\/strong>. We also look into the value of getting this certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-certification-is-it-worth-it\/\">GIS Certification: Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is GISP Certification?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GISP certification is a designation that allows us to <strong>demonstrate our expertise and competency<\/strong> in the field of GIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gisci.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)<\/a> started the GIS Professional (GISP) certification in 2004. Ever since there have been 10,500 individuals certified through the GISP designation program with 5,500 active members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the GISCI initiated the <strong>GISP Retired Designation (GISP-R)<\/strong>. This designation is for any current GISPs who want to continue their designation into retirement. However, there are no figures available for the amount of uptake into the GISP-R certification yet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics.png\" alt=\"GISP Certification Statistics\" class=\"wp-image-69120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics.png 851w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-678x387.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-200x114.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-425x243.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-550x314.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-115x66.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GISP-Certification-Statistics-360x206.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for GISP Designation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The criteria are much more stringent for GISP compared to other types of certification because it not only tests education. But you have to reach a <strong>minimum duration for experience and contributions<\/strong> as well. Here are the criteria for GISP designation:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items69114_f0e7d0-73 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_cc3785-3a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_cc3785-3a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>EXPERIENCE<\/strong>: You require a minimum of at least 4 years of full-time experience in the field of GIS.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_5253b5-0b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_5253b5-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong>: You will have to confirm the amount of formal education experience. This includes your degree, certifications, accredited courses, and non-accredited courses.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_dd53f1-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_dd53f1-84\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>CONTRIBUTIONS<\/strong>: You are expected to contribute to the GIS community. For example, you can contribute to presentations, journal articles, and volunteering.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_b1bb00-f2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-69114_b1bb00-f2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>EXAMINATION<\/strong>: You will have to pass the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have completed the 4 criteria above, you will have to provide a fee so the GISCI can <strong>verify you meet the requirements<\/strong>. Once GISCI confirms you have obtained the list of requirements, you can earn your GISP designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But once you receive a designation as a GISP, you have to keep in mind that it is <strong>only valid for a three-year period<\/strong>. To maintain your designation, you will have to continue re-certifying yourself. You can do this by ensuring you have the 4 required criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a GISP Certificate Worth It?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image69114_431fb8-43.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image69114_431fb8-43 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:375px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image69114_431fb8-43.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image69114_431fb8-43 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image69114_431fb8-43 figure{max-width:375px;}.kb-image69114_431fb8-43 .image-is-svg, .kb-image69114_431fb8-43 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image69114_431fb8-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image69114_431fb8-43\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-425x340.png\" alt=\"Job Interview\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-41060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-425x340.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-678x542.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-50x40.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-200x160.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-550x440.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-115x92.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview-360x288.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Job-Interview.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we discuss if it&#8217;s worth it, is a GISP really an option for everyone? It&#8217;s impossible for any recent graduate to be a GISP because it demands <strong>4 years of full-time experience<\/strong>. Also, you will already need to provide contributions to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most graduates are just looking for a job so you have to understand that the GISP designation is not valid if you&#8217;re just starting out. The overly stringent criteria <strong>seem like a bit of a flaw<\/strong>. I think there should be a way to involve new graduates, who are like the lifeblood of a GIS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you do have the necessary experience and contributions, I think the GISP certification will help you stand out from the crowd. If you&#8217;re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-career-job\/\">climb the GIS career ladder<\/a>, it can show hiring managers that you are an authority on the latest GIS software and techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The GISP Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A GISP designation shows that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as a professional at the <strong>cutting edge of the field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, there are 5,500 active members as <strong>GIS professionals<\/strong> with the bulk in the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any designation, you can attach it to your title as a <strong>sign of knowledge and status<\/strong> in the field of GIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, one notable GIS professional is an author and geospatial evangelist Joseph Kerski. If you are an active member, you can use the title &#8220;GISP&#8221; such as Joseph Kerski, Ph.D., GISP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GISP Certification is a recognized credential that sets the benchmark for skills in the geographic information systems technology 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