Professionalism

Professional Standards


CIPS, through the volunteer efforts of its Members, is involved in a number of initiatives related to setting standards within the IT profession.  Two of the main programs are: the certification of individual IT practitioners (the I.S.P. designation) and the accreditation of computer science programs in Canadian Colleges and Universities.

I.S.P. Certification

I.S.P. Certification contributes to a strong professional image, profile and credibility, high standards of practice and ethics, public protection and individual career development. I.S.P. Certification is obtained through the Information Systems Professional of Canada designation, (I.S.P.)

"At SaskTel, the I.S.P. (Information Systems Professional) certification is acknowledged within the selection criteria for our senior IT positions.  SaskTel recognizes that an individual with I.S.P. designation has reached a certain level of education and professional IT experience."  -- Ron Single, Director of Technology - Managed Information Systems, SaskTel

Accreditation

A standard level of professional knowledge among all IT professionals relies on standard education approaches and curricula. CIPS has developed a rigorous process to examine and accredit university computer and information science programs and college information technology programs as high quality IT programs.

ISP of the Year

CIPS Regina awards the I.S.P. Professional of the Year Award to an individual who best exemplifies the true value of the I.S.P. designation, by adhering to the CIPS professional Standard of Conduct and by demonstrating superior professional qualities and knowledge in the application of information technology.


Past ISPs of the Year:

     
For more information refer to the National website at www.cips.ca/standards and CIPS Saskatchewan's web site at www.cips.ca/saskatchewan.

CIPS Regina congratulates the members in our section who have achieved their I.S.P. designation.