GPCI COMPETENCIES
Competency #1: Knowledge of how to research, identify,
and match funding resources to meet specific needs
Competency #2: Knowledge of organizational
development as it pertains to grant seeking
The Grant Professional Certified examination measures a
candidate’s competency and skill in the grants profession.
To qualify for the Grant Professionals Certified (GPC), you must
pass an examination developed through rigorous national standards
for professional credentials. The exam includes two independent sections: the Multiple Choice Exam and the Writing Exam.
The content of each exam is outlined on the Competencies Tested
page of the GPCI website. Both exams must be passed to earn the
GPC.
Competency #5: Knowledge of post-award grant management practices sufficient to inform effective
grant design and development
Competency #6: Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice by grant developers
Competency #7: Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers
Our trainings align to the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s (GPCI) competencies and skills. They address multiple skills within a competency, interrelated skills across competencies, or a specific skill within a competency in great detail. All courses:
- Are eligible for CEUs
- Align with GPCI competencies
- Are led by nationally recognized GPA-approved trainers
View a list of the GPCI’s Validated Competencies and Skills
Our approach lets you find the perfect professional development plan for you whether you are new to grants, expanding your knowledge so you can earn a promotion or take the GPC exam, or a 15-year veteran seeking targeted nuggets of professional development to complement your broad success.
Online, Live & Custom Trainings
Our team of certified grant experts deliver training presentations online
and live across the country. We have a library of timely, relevant topics that
have proven valuable to hundreds of attendees. We can also create custom
presentations to match the mission of your organization or conference event.
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