CTech and CITPNZ: Which is right for you?
Please refer to the CTech and CITPNZ pages for more detailed information.
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| Suitable for: | IT Professionals in their first few years of practice with proven foundational IT/software skills and who practice professionally. | Senior IT Professionals who meet internationally agreed standards of competence, education, experience, and ethical conduct. |
| Post nominal: | CTech | CITPNZ |
| Entry requirement: | Have practiced in IT at SFIA Level 3 or higher for at least one year (in the last three) and are a full member of ITP | Can show evidence of success operating at SFIA Level 5 or above and are a full member of ITP |
| Entry guidelines: | Usually 1-3 years of experience, plus education. (Degree not necessarily reqd). | Usually 6+ years of combined education plus experience, with at least 1 at a senior level. (Degree not necessarily reqd). |
| Broad knowledge assessment: | Self-assessment against the EUCIP Core computing curriculum, covering broad knowledge of IT, or a degree accredited by ITPNZ (or a Seoul Accord signatory). | Meeting the CITP Breadth of Knowledge, evidenced by a choice of either: (1) peer review (during a videoconference interview), or (2) a degree accredited by ITPNZ or a Seoul Accord signatory. |
| Specialist knowledge: | SFIA Level 3 or above in at least one specific IT skill. | SFIA Level 5 or above in at least two specific IT skills. |
| Professional knowledge: | Self-assessment against the ITP Professional Knowledge Curriculum. | Self-assessment against the ITP Professional Knowledge Curriculum (with questions during the teleconference interview). |
| Competency and Responsibility: | Meet requirements of SFIA Level 3. | Meet requirements of SFIA Level 5. |
| Character requirements: | Application supported by one IT Professional in good standing, plus publication of applicant's name and no serious or repeated dishonesty-related criminal convictions. | Application supported by two IT Professionals in good standing, plus publication of applicant's name and no serious or repeated dishonesty-related criminal convictions. |
| Assessment process: | Paper-based assessment by ITP Assessment Team. | Paper-based application and teleconference interview with facilitator and subject expert. |
| Ongoing CPD Requirements: | At least 10 hours of continuing professional development per year. | At least 30 hours of continuing professional development per year. |
| Assessment cost: |
$95 incl GST | $395 incl GST |
| Annual cost: | $100 incl GST | $195 incl GST |
| = Total in year 1: | $195 incl GST | $590 incl GST |
| Apply: | Apply for CTech | Apply for CITPNZ |
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