Des Plaines, IL – 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®.
This achievement marks a significant milestone, as candidates not only passed the rigorous exam but also met the full GISP certification requirements, including at least four years of full-time geospatial experience and minimum portfolio qualifications in education, professional experience, and professional contributions. The remaining individuals who passed the exam will become GISPs upon successful submission of their portfolio.
The June 2025 testing period saw 445 candidates take the exam, with a pass rate for qualified candidates of 69%, a 1% increase from the December 2024 testing session. It is the highest number of participants for the exam to date, indicative of the relevance of the exam to both employers and the GIS community as a whole.
The GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® is offered twice a year, in June and December, assessing knowledge across 10 core content areas. The next exam period is from December 6th to 14th. Additional details are available on the GISCI website.
Congratulations to all the newly certified GISPs for their dedication to professional excellence in the geospatial industry!
About GISCI
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing geospatial professionals through the internationally recognized GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification. GISCI upholds rigorous professional and ethical standards while fostering community engagement, professional development, and mentoring within the GIS industry.
For more information, visit www.gisci.org.
