National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F)

Credential: GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F)  NCCA resource
Credentialing Agency: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F) is the foundation of the GEOINT Professional Certification Program (GPC). The GPC-F is an entry-level credential. The GPC-F aims to define the common set of competencies across the National Systems of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and is an essential element of the overall development of GEOINT professionals. The GPC-F exam evaluates a candidate's knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of GEOINT practitioners, as well as their knowledge of the NSG. The development of the GPC is part of a larger USD(I) Initiative to professionalize the Defense Intelligence Enterprise Workforce. 

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GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA  22150

Phone: 571-557-5400

Email: gpcprogramoffice@nga.mil

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For the GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F), applicants must:

  1. Be in Good standing as defined by his/her employing component or agency
  2. Meet the GPC-F certification assessment’s passing score
  3. Have at least one year’s experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) GEOINT agency or with GEOINT activities in a DoD component

GEOINT certifications are available to all geospatial intelligence practitioners worldwide that have met the following requirements:

(1) are actively serving in a GEOINT-related work role within the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG),
(2) have gained at least one year of GEOINT-related experience while working in a Department of Defense (DoD) work role, and 
(3) hold an active U.S. Government security clearance.

Candidates should refer to their certification specific (tradecraft/work role) candidate handbook for eligibility requirements such as experience, GEOINT-related education, and designation of GEOINT functions. Handbooks are available on the GPC website located on the NGANet/JWICS network at http://gpc.nga.ic.gov/resources.php or on NGA’s Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) network at https://geointel.nga.mil/gpc/ (USG Common Access Card/Certificate required).

Written Exam

  • Analytic Processes and Techniques (8%)
  • Collection and Tasking Principles (9%)
  • Customer Requirements and Service (10%)
  • Data Evaluation Principles (9%)
  • Geospatial Information (9%)
  • GEOINT Doctrine (7%)
  • Information Dissemination (10%)
  • Intelligence Issues (5%)
  • National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) (4%)
  • Quality Assurance (9%)
  • Research and Information Gathering (11%)
  • Security Classification Control and Disclosure/Release (9%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F) examination:

RECERTIFICATION

GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F) credential has the following recertification information:

  • GPC-F certification holders must recertify every three years by earning 100 or more Professional Development Units and remain in good standing as defined by his/her employing component or agency.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ICAC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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