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GISP Certification

HeathMandaville — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:41:07 GMT

Can anyone make any suggestions for study materials useful for taking the GISP exam?

Re: GISP Certification

ChrisSmith7 — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:31:22 GMT

According to one of their presentations, here's a breakdown of knowledge areas:

It says on their FAQ page:

Study materials will be prepared and will be available prior to exam launch.

I perused their site; however, I could not find these study materials! Maybe you can touch base to see if they released the materials? info@gisci.org

Re: GISP Certification

Chuan-ShinChong — Tue, 02 May 2017 22:51:41 GMT

Hi Chris,

I just found your post. I was wondering whether you found some materials for the exam?

I am planning to take it this year.

Re: GISP Certification

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Tue, 02 May 2017 22:56:09 GMT

Exam Preparation Info

this looks like a good starting point. I found it under the Exam Info tab->Exam Candidate Info

Re: GISP Certification

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:43:55 GMT

GISCI recently added a practice exam of 50 questions in that same link that rastrauch posted.

Chris Donohue, GISP

Re: GISP Certification

MicahBabinski — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:58:17 GMT

There's a nice study guide available publicly on Google Drive:

GISP Knowledge Condensed - Public - Google Docs

I can also shoot you a zipfile of my study guide if you are interested in. It's got better organization than the one linked to above, in my humble opinion. The bottom line is that the material is dense and it really helps to dig in yourself, outline, research, and study. You can do it!

Micah

Re: GISP Certification

BrooksBreece — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:05:49 GMT

One question that I found interesting was:

# 27 324 Which of the following is NOT a true relational database? (Choose the best answer)
A. SQL Server
B. Access
C. Oracle
D. PostgreSQL

The answer in the key is B.

More about this:

Access isn’t a relational database • The Register

Re: GISP Certification

shan_sarkar — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:42:01 GMT

Chris,

Is there any specific conditions or a minimum requirement to be fulfilled before one can appear for the GISP certification?

Re: GISP Certification

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:01:46 GMT

It appears the current process is to start the application process and pay the fees, but there does not appear to be requirements beyond that to be eligible to take the exam itself. According to the diagram posted, the portfolio review is concurrent with the exam and there is a 6 year window to complete all the requirements.

GISCI > Applicants > Application Information

However, I would review the full process on the GISCI site to be sure, as I may have missed something (as an existing GISP I don't have access to the first-time applicant process login, which may contain more information).

Some relevant GISCI links:

GISCI 2017 Fall Exam Application Period Continues

Exam info for candidate

https://www.gisci.org/Portals/0/PDF

If you have any uncertainties after reviewing the posted info on the GISCI site, I would contact GISCI with any questions.

Chris Donohue, GISP

Re: GISP Certification

BrooksBreece — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 21:52:05 GMT

How have you fared on the exam? What areas gave you trouble? How would you prepare differently?

Re: GISP Certification

MicahBabinski — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:55:54 GMT

Heya Brooks,

Thank you for asking. I passed the test, which was hard. The GISCI policy prohibits me from giving too much info on the questions. The study guide linked above was a nice supplement to my own study guide.

Good luck!

Micah

Re: GISP Certification

BrooksBreece — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:46:06 GMT

Thank you, Micah.

Re: GISP Certification

BrooksBreece — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:44:29 GMT

Thank you, Micah. I took the test on Friday morning and passed.

Your study guide is a good resource for anyone studying for the exam.

Re: GISP Certification

MicahBabinski — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:47:02 GMT

Outstanding! Well done.

Re: GISP Certification

Anonymous User — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:40:37 GMT

Hello Micah,

I am scheduled for GIPS exam this summer. Will really appreciate if can get your study guide. It will help me as a starting reference for my own study guide.

Thanks and Regards,

Ajinkya