GPC Firesides: By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your peers and ask your questions about the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. From eligibility criteria to the registration process—we’ll talk about it all. See if earning your GPC is the next step in your career! Panelists will include a variety of GPCs.

AEP Firesides: Are you a grant trainer? Learn how you can provide GPC education credits for your students. GPCI’s Accepted Education Program (AEP) helps individuals looking for training on the GPCI grant competencies find training providers. You do not need to be a GPC in order to participate and get your upcoming trainings approved for education credits. If there are no AEP Firesides scheduled send an email to AEP@grantcredential.org with any questions about the program.

Register for upcoming GPC and AEP Firesides below:

CMP Fireside Chat
May 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your GPC peers and discuss the details and questions about the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). The CMP is for grant professionals looking to renew and maintain their GPC credential. We'll talk about the renewal process and timeline, as well as other key recommendations to streamline your CMP renewal process. If your renewal date is coming up soon - or you want to make sure you are collecting all the information you need for a future renewal - attend and learn what is involved. Panelists will include CMP Committee Chair, Kimberly Rogers, GPC and other GPCI board members.Register here
AEP Fireside Chat
May 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Do you offer training courses or educational programs for grant professionals? Would you like to offer education credits towards the Grant Professional Certification (GPC) credential? Join our panel of organizations, educators and trainers as talk about the value of participating in the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s (GPCI) Accepted Education Program (AEP). Jillain Veil-Ehnert, GPC is GPCI’s Board President will facilitate the discussion. Jillian will give a brief overview of AEP and take questions from the audience. What will be covered: • What are the requirements to participate in GPCI’s Accepted Education Program (AEP) • The advantages to you and your students of having your trainings approved. • How to apply and get on the list of AEP training providers. • Promoting your approved trainings and much more!Register here
Your Path to GPC Success: Maximizing GPCI Study Tools and Resources
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST
Karen Lampert, GPC will present her strategy to prepare for success in taking the GPC Exam. Leveraging information and lessons learned from facilitating GPC study groups, Karen will be covering the steps to get your GPC, as well as sharing her advice on maximizing study tools and resources. Learning Objectives:
  1. Apply Existing Knowledge for Exam Preparation: Utilize your current understanding to effectively prepare for the exam.
  2. Identify and Address Knowledge Gaps: Pinpoint areas where your understanding is lacking to prioritize your study efforts.
  3. Utilize Available Tools and Resources: Familiarize yourself with and leverage GPCI tools and resources.
  4. Develop a Comprehensive Study Plan: Create a structured framework to guide your study process.
  5. Implement Your Success Strategy: Prepare to execute your personalized steps towards exam success.
Register here
GPC Fireside Chat
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your grant professional peers and ask your questions about the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. From eligibility criteria to the registration process—we'll talk about it all. See if earning your GPC is the next step in your career! Panelists will include board members of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) as well as other GPCs.Register here
GPC Fireside Chat
August 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your grant professional peers and ask your questions about the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. From eligibility criteria to the registration process—we'll talk about it all. See if earning your GPC is the next step in your career! Panelists will include board members of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) as well as other GPCs.Register here
CMP Fireside Chat
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your GPC peers and discuss the details and questions about the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). The CMP is for grant professionals looking to renew and maintain their GPC credential. We'll talk about the renewal process and timeline, as well as other key recommendations to streamline your CMP renewal process. If your renewal date is coming up soon - or you want to make sure you are collecting all the information you need for a future renewal - attend and learn what is involved. Panelists will include CMP Committee Chair, Kimberly Rogers, GPC and other GPCI board members.Register here
GPC Fireside Chat
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your grant professional peers and ask your questions about the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. From eligibility criteria to the registration process—we'll talk about it all. See if earning your GPC is the next step in your career! Panelists will include board members of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) as well as other GPCs.Register here
GPC Fireside Chat
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
By the warmth of the virtual fire, join your grant professional peers and ask your questions about the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. From eligibility criteria to the registration process—we'll talk about it all. See if earning your GPC is the next step in your career! Panelists will include board members of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) as well as other GPCs.Register here