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.

Area

Code

Certification name

Requirements

V
GVF-CERT-SPB
Basic Satcom Professional Certification
GVF 510 and any HOST-B
V
GVF-CERT-SPA
Advanced Satcom Professional Certification
GVF 510, 520, 521, and any HOST-B
V
GVF-CERT-SPID
Satcom Professional: iDirect Specialist Certification
GVF 503i and GVF-CERT-SPA
V
GVF-CERT-SPHN
Satcom Professional: Hughes Specialist Certification
GVF 503H and GVF-CERT-SPA
V
GVF-CERT-SPSE
Satcom Professional: Gilat SkyEdge II Specialist Certification
GVF 503G and GVF-CERT-SPA
M
GVF-CERT-MSOE
Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562E
M
GVF-CERT-MSOE-IMA
Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel IMA Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562E-IMA
M
GVF-CERT-MSOT
Marine Satcom Operator: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification
GVF 561 and 562T
M
GVF-CERT-MSPE
Marine Satcom Professional: Sea Tel Specialist Certification
GVF 520, 561, 562E, 503E, and HOST-E.
M
GVF-CERT-MSPT
Marine Satcom Professional: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification
GVF 510, 520, 521, 503T, and HOST-T
B
GVF-CERT-BAPO
Basic Autopoint Operator Certification
GVF 530 (rec); BAPO exam
B
GVF-CERT-GAPO
General Autopoint Operator Certification
GVF-530 & 531 (rec); GAPO exam
B
GVF-CERT-BTO
Basic Technical Operator Certification
GVF-530, 531, 532 (rec); BTO exam
B
GVF-CERT-ATO
Advanced Technical Operator Certification
GVF-530, 531, 532 (rec); ATO exam
T
GVF-CERT-TOPC
Operations Center and Teleport Technician Certification
GVF 510, 520, 532; TOPC exam
V
GVF-QUAL-EXB
Examiner Qualification (Basic HOST)
GVF-CERT-SPA and approved Examiner application

Areas

V
Fixed VSAT
M
Marine Satcom
B
Mobile/Broadcast/ SNG/Autodeploy
T
Teleport/NOC/Operations centers
E
Engineering
S
Satellite business, technology, markets, sales support