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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) as set the next testing window for the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam<i>®</i>. This is the exam for the GISP Certification. The next exam window has been scheduled for December 3-10.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Exam application form and testing center locations are now available on the GISCI web site (<a href="https://www.gisci.org/" target="_blank">https://www.gisci.org</a>). In addition, you can apply to take the exam via the new Exam Application portal which has been recently added to the GISCI website as part of the Application portal. You can apply to take the exam even if you have not completed the portfolio application or have the minimum 4 years’ experience required to earn the certification. Upon passing the exam, you will have 6 years to meet the remainder of the portfolio and experience requirements. More information about the exam is provided below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Application Period: North American applications close Nov 15, 2016; International Applications close Oct 15, 2016<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Worldwide Exam Dates: December 3-10, 2016<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Locations: PSI Worldwide Testing Centers <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Procedure: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Apply directly with GISCI; Online form available at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gisci.org%2F&h=HAQHIBcBvAQGM0OhsiQqEI10qnvBOThfJ9p8YUTsgKYmZcA&enc=AZPNIf1bXNHHUmMyKXAhMC-2FlN1PoRFqs1TSJVxzT0FTJpXzyapvIh-2egQljUkXPOs6eMOHtQMhoYXiXbo6sOTBTX2zN7Bbkv1sBGylcM2VHpLXkzSSbR79Zx18Z_hecpXKeHtrzwox1GvKyEAg85DpaLfR0dzEMg1ACt6D9vvvu5idWnp2m7OzqTAk3jL38A&s=1" target="_blank">https://www.gisci.org</a>; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Create a new account or use your existing log in<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Receive authorization # after payment to allow direct registration with PSI<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Schedule a specific exam date and location with PSI, our worldwide test provider, at <a href="https://candidate.psiexams.com/">https://candidate.psiexams.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Want to learn more about the exam? I encourage you to attend the URISA <a href="https://gispro2016.sched.org/event/6nuD/gisp-exam-preparation-workshop-half-day">GISP Exam Prep half day workshop</a> at the <a href="http://www.urisa.org/education-events/gis-pro-2016-urisa-s-54th-annual-conference/">GIS Pro conference</a> in Toronto Canada this Oct 31 – Nov 3. This half day workshop will help you can a better understanding of some of the topic areas covered by the exam and provide some tips and tricks to passing certification exams. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can’t make it to GIS Pro, you may want to register for my free webinar, Certification Exam Tips and Tricks. 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