Institute of IT Professionals (ITP)

• Digital skills and talent development: Spearheading initiatives such as the “Plan for Upskilling and Reskilling in the Digital Technology Sector” to address industry needs.
• Advocacy: Providing independent advice to the government, representing the interests of the IT professional community at ministerial and official levels.
• Degree accreditation: Operating an independent process to recognise IT degree programmes that meet industry standards, supporting international qualification portability.
• Qualifications assessment: Assisting IT professionals in meeting the educational benchmarks for Chartered IT Professional NZ certification, a requirement for the Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL).
• Educational resources: Delivering programmes like Tahi Rua Toru Tech with fully translated materials to integrate IT challenges into school curricula.
• Cloud computing code of practice: Promoting transparency and trustworthiness among cloud providers to ensure users can assess risks and benefits effectively.

Target customer: IT professionals, educators, students, government agencies, and organisations seeking to advance skills, promote standards, and ensure the integrity of the digital technology sector.