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Professional IT Standard

The IP3P™ is the first IP3 professional standard.

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IP3PKey Features of the IP3P standard

  • The IP3P is not a professional certification or designation.
  • The IP3P is  the IP3 accreditation standard that is used to assess an organization's professional standard.
  • The standard is vendor neutral and independent.
  • Only IP3 can award the IP3P to eligible accredited organizations.
  • The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) (or equivalent) is the reference document for establishing the minimum professional standard of competence.
  • The professional autonomy and responsibility level has been set at SFIA Level 5 (or equivalent or above).
  • Built around a complete requirement for full professional formation.
  • Dependant on the maintenance of competence through continuing professional development.
  • Supported by a disciplinary code with a process for public complaint and sanctions.
  • Accredited organizations who are in good standing are given a limited license to use the IP3P mark in connection with their accredited professional certification standard.
  • Individuals who have been certified by an accredited organization may use the mark on business correspondence along with the IP3 accredited certification they have been awarded by their society.

 

Why SFIA ?

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is a common reference model for “the identification of the skills needed to develop effective Information Systems (IS) making use of Information Communications Technologies (ICT).”  It is used in over 150 countries across the globe and uses a common language and a logical structure outlining required skills, knowledge and competence. Organizations seeking IP3 accreditation can define their professional standard requirements in terms of SFIA or an equivalent framework.

Pathways to IP3P

The IP3P is the first professional standard developed by IP3. The way to achieve IP3P recognition is through an organization that has received IP3 accreditation recognition. A leading group of associations (Australian Computer Society and the Canadian Information Processing Society) have successfully completed the accreditation and others are following the lead.

Aspiring Organizations

IP3 is an IFIP-lead initiative, and aspiring organizations therefore need to be IFIP Members. An IFIP Professional Affiliate membership class is available for specifically those organizations that are mainly interested in the IP3 program. All IFIP member bodies are eligible to apply for accreditation, and IP3 is committed to providing support to organization that aspire to gain IP3 accreditation for their professional standards. For information on how to start the accreditation process visit the Organizational Accreditation.


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