Grant Professional Certified
Grant Professionals Certification Institute·GPC
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- practice questions
- 1,100+
- exam domains
- 9
- practice test
- Free
Exam at a glance
- Exam fee
- USD 639 for GPA members and USD 875 for non-members
- Questions on exam
- Part 1 is a writing sample... Part 2 is 150 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer options
- Duration
- Part 1 is a writing sample with 90-minute time limit, Part 2 is 150 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer options and a 4-hour time limit
- Passing score
- Specific passing score thresholds not publicly disclosed
- Retake policy
- Maintained through Certification Maintenance Program requiring professional development activities, nominal fee charged, or retake exam
- Validity
- Certification valid 3 years
Published exam facts, from the official outline.
What’s on the GPC exam
- Research, Identify, and Match Funding Resources to Meet Specific Needs
- Organizational Development as It Pertains to Grant Seeking
- Strategies for Effective Program and Project Design and Development
- Crafting, Constructing, and Submitting an Effective Grant Application
- Post-Award Grant Management Practices
- Writing a Compelling, Organized, Complete Grant Proposal
- Nationally Recognized Standards of Ethical Practice (10%)
- Practices and Services That Raise the Level of Professionalism (6%)
- Methods and Strategies That Cultivate and Maintain Relationships
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