Certifications and accreditations
Accreditation (for organizations and companies)
Any organization with a commitment to excellence in satellite communications is eligible to apply for the GVF Accredited Organization for Training (GVF AO/T) certification. Holding GVF AO/T means that your organization maintains a well-trained staff and subcontractor roster through rigorous training relevant to their duties.
To apply, review the AOT program details then complete the application spreadsheet, and submit it to gvfsupport@satprof.com. We will review your trainee list against the GVF training database, confirm that appropriate training or certifications are held, and respond back to you with an accreditation report. There is no charge for AO/T accreditation, other than for any required staff training.
Certifications (for individuals)
GVF offers a wide range of certifications in several subject areas. Certifications in the Fixed VSAT (V) area require you to pass the Basic Hands On Skills Test (HOST-B) as well as specific online courses. Other certifications may be completed entirely online by passing the relevant learning courses and exams, which include simulator skills tests.
GVF-CERT-SPB
Basic Satcom Professional Certification
GVF 510 and any HOST-B
GVF-CERT-SPA
Advanced Satcom Professional Certification
GVF 510, 520, 521, and any HOST-B
GVF-CERT-SPID
Satcom Professional: iDirect Specialist Certification
GVF 503i and GVF-CERT-SPA
GVF-CERT-SPHN
Satcom Professional: Hughes Specialist Certification
GVF 503H and GVF-CERT-SPA
GVF-CERT-SPSE
Satcom Professional: Gilat SkyEdge II Specialist Certification
GVF 503G and GVF-CERT-SPA
GVF-CERT-MSOE
Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562E
GVF-CERT-MSOE-IMA
Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel IMA Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562E-IMA
GVF-CERT-MSOT
Marine Satcom Operator: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562T
GVF-CERT-MSPE
Marine Satcom Professional: Sea Tel Specialist Certification
GVF 520, 561, 562E, 503E, and HOST-E.
GVF-CERT-MSPT
Marine Satcom Professional: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification
GVF 510, 520, 521, 503T, and HOST-T
GVF-CERT-BAPO
Basic Autopoint Operator Certification
GVF 530 (rec); BAPO exam
GVF-CERT-GAPO
General Autopoint Operator Certification
GVF-530 & 531 (rec); GAPO exam
GVF-CERT-BTO
Basic Technical Operator Certification
GVF-530, 531, 532 (rec); BTO exam
GVF-CERT-ATO
Advanced Technical Operator Certification
GVF-530, 531, 532 (rec); ATO exam
GVF-CERT-TOPC
Operations Center and Teleport Technician Certification
GVF 510, 520, 532; TOPC exam
GVF-QUAL-EXB
Examiner Qualification (Basic HOST)
GVF-CERT-SPA and approved Examiner application
Areas
B
Mobile/Broadcast/ SNG/Autodeploy
T
Teleport/NOC/Operations centers
S
Satellite business, technology, markets, sales support