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The next testing window for the <https://www.gisci.org/ExamInfo.aspx> GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge ExamR as a part of the GISP Certification is scheduled for July 5-9. The exam will be taken at a PSI testing facility. These facilities are located worldwide. The exam itself will be given in a computer based testing (CBT) format. For more general information about the exam go to - https://www.gisci.org/ExamInfo.aspx. Application Period: Closes Monday, June 13, 2016 Worldwide Exam Dates: July 5-9, 2016 Locations: PSI Testing Centers The Exam application form and testing center locations are now available on the GISCI web site, and an Exam Application portal is available for direct Exam application. The exam application process is described below. In addition to the dates above, the exam may be taken at the PSI San Diego, CA testing center during the week of the Esri UC (June 27- July 2) for those that sign up before the application date closes. The center is located approx. 14 miles north of the Convention Center, and the exam is being offered concurrently with the UC, not in association with it. To arrange to schedule the exam at the UC, apply as instructed below and contact GISCI at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Exam Application Procedure: 1. Apply directly with GISCI; Forms available at <https://www.gisci.org/> https://www.gisci.org using your User Log In 2. Receive authorization # after application and payment to allow direct registration with PSI 3. Schedule a specific exam date and location with PSI, our worldwide test provider Existing GISPs are not eligible to take the Exam, and it is not a part of GISP recertification. You may take the exam even if you have not completed your portfolio application or have 4 years of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) experience in the field. Under the current certification requirements, you now have 6 years to complete the entire GISP application process (Portfolio & Exam). GISCI has posted some exam prep information to help point you in the right direction to find resources to use when studying for the exam. URISA is currently working to develop a GISP Exam Prep Workshop. This will not be available in time for the July exam dates. The initial version of the workshop will be presented at the GIS Pro conference <http://www.urisa.org/education-events/gis-pro-2016-urisa-s-54th-annual-conf erence/> in Toronto on Monday, Oct 31, 2016. If you want to take the GISP Exam this July, you need to register today! Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP | Chief Executive Officer <http://www.egisassociates.com/> eGIS Associates, Inc. <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] | www.egisassociates.com 678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-304-3864 Fax Esri Certified Desktop Professional | Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate Order my new book <https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro> Learning ArcGIS Pro now! <https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (CTGIS-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all CT GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://listserv.uconn.edu/ctgis-l.html