We hope you enjoyed a joyous Christmas holidays filled with warmth and laughter and we wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year full of opportunities and success in 2025!

As we step into this exciting new year we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible members, dedicated volunteers, hardworking staff, valued partners, and supportive friends, all of whom play a vital role in nurturing and expanding our vibrant IT professional community in Canada.

Your collective efforts are the backbone of our growth, and together, we can embrace the new opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for your support! we look forward to another year of connection, growth, and success!



Please note that the CIPS Skills Assessment tool will be upgraded with SFIA 9, the newest version of the SFIA framework on January 3rd.

Any incomplete surveys will be reset due to this upgrade.

Please complete your surveys by Thursday January 2nd 2025.

If you completed your skills surveys no action is required.

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The CIPS Alberta ICT Mentorship Program for Immigrants is excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for its third cohort!

This innovative program connects Alberta immigrants with experienced IT professional mentors to help them navigate the Alberta IT job market, assess their skills, and receive guidance in their IT career.

After the success of the first two cohorts the program continues to support newcomers in achieving their career goals while strengthening Alberta’s IT community. Both mentees and mentors are invited to submit their expressions of interest to join the third cohort starting January 2025.

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Watch the recording of the CIPS Event “Elevate Your IT Career: Skills Assessment, Career Planning, and Professional Development” that took place on November 7th 2024.

Jonathan Elias, Chief Marketing Officer at CIPS, demonstrates CIPS’ IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning tool, a valuable member benefit powered by SkillsTX. He will also provide a brief overview of CIPS Membership benefits and how to apply for CIPS IT Certification.

Kilmeny West, Senior Manager of Client Success at SkillsWave, and Nick Oddson, Head of Product at SkillsWave and CIPS member, presents the SkillsWave CIPS Member Benefit. This tool offers access to curated professional development programs and courses designed to enhance your IT skills and advance your career.

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Learn about CIPS Accreditation with the CIPS Director of Accreditation Gerald Caissy, FCIPS, I.S.P. (ret.). This webcast provides an overview of the accreditation process, which involves external reviews by industry and academic experts to ensure programs meet high-quality standards.

Learn how CIPS Accreditation enhances program credibility, gives graduates eligibility for the AITP designation, and provides global recognition through the Seoul Accord.

This webcast is ideal for academic leaders, administrators, and anyone involved in IT education. Learn about the benefits of Accreditation and aligning your IT programs with industry standards.

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CIPS Partners

The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution. 

Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.