IT Professional Community
Build meaningful professional connections through CIPS events, initiatives, and volunteering
Validate your experience and professionalism through nationally recognized IT certifications
(Registration Included with CIPS Membership)
Apply for the only IT designation recognized by law* in Canada (I.S.P), and internationally accredited IP3P designation (ITCP) today!
Have your University of College IT programs reviewed and accredited by CIPS today! Graduates from CIPS Accredited programs receive the AITP designation!
IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning!
Assess your current IT skills with the international SFIA framework, set career goals, identify skills gaps, and create an action plan to develop target skills!
About Us: CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) is a national federation of CIPS Provincial Societies who certify IT professionals in Canada and abroad. Since 1958 CIPS has helped advance Canada’s IT profession by fostering standards, best practices, and integrity for the benefit of IT professionals and the public interest. As “Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals” we represent thousands of members across the country.
IT Community Forum
The CIPS IT Community Forum allows CIPS members to participate in a variety of discussion, network, and share knowledge and resources with members across Canada and around the world!
News
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