The Ultimate GISP Study Guide: All you need to know to pass the GISP

Everything you need to know to pass the GISP exam is in this book. Updated for 2025! You don’t have to piece together the fragmented study resources for the GISP exam. I’ve done the work for you! The key concepts for all 10 knowledge categories are summarized here with accompanying visual graphics that make it easy to remember. You don’t need degrees, years of experience, or expensive prep classes. All you need is this study guide. I proved this in 2024 when I passed the GISP exam on my first try using this study guide. All of the key concepts from: The Official GISCI GISP Study Guide GIS&T Body of Knowledge The Unofficial GISCI GISP Study Guide GIS Fundamentals by Paul Bolstad A to Z GIS by Tasha Wade Quizlet Study Cards Geotech Center Videos GISP Study on Youtube Are explained in this easily-understandable, concise, graphical study guide. When I first encountered the myriad of resources for GISP exam preparation, it was overwhelming. There were books to read, flashcards to memorize, study guides to memorize, videos to watch, and endless webpages to explore. I would learn about a topic in one resource and find a different explanation about the same topic in a different resource. It was a nightmare! So, I decided to make my own study guide. I sifted through all of the resources recommended by the GISCI. I recorded definitions for all the concepts I encountered. When I found contradictory definitions or explanations for a concept, I did research to determine which explanation was the most accurate. I searched for graphics that helped me understand and remember the concepts. I ended up with a 200 page document, regularly spaced, with some graphics. In the end, I realized that the knowledge needed to pass that exam isn’t that overwhelming after all, it just hasn’t been organized into one resource until now! For a month leading up to the exam, the only resource I studied was my study guide. On my first GISP exam attempt in June 2024, I was surprised at how easy the exam was for me. I quickly answered most of the questions correctly because I had written the answers in my study guide! A month later, I received a notice from the GISCI that I had passed the exam, as I had suspected. After that, I decided that my study guide had to be shared with the world. It shouldn’t be that difficult to study for an exam, especially an exam for such an important certification in the field of GIS. My study guide is a complete, all-in-one resource for passing the GISP exam. Everything you need to know to pass the GISP exam is in this book! There are no links to other webpages! Now updated with feedback from 2024 test takers! Feedback From 2024 Exam Takers: “I bought your book and passed the GISP exam in December. Thank you for helping organize my prep!” – Bill Press, GISP – “Just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your helpful study guide and the advice you shared to prepare for the exam. I’m happy to share that I passed the GISP exam and received my full certification over the weekend.” – Justin Sorensen, GISP – “Hey Kyle, I passed the exam and I can say that your guide covered it at 95%. Thanks for your time and preparation of your book. All the best.” – Arbi Shehu, PhD – “I’m proud to share that I’ve officially earned my GIS Professional (GISP) certification! I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Special shout out to Kyle Satterfield, GISP as his study guide book and free YouTube tutorials were great!” – Simone Burns, GISP – “Thanks so much for creating such a nice resource for studying for the GISP exam!” – Jon Hart –