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CIPS is excited to announce its new marketing partnership with Trend Micro, a global leader in Internet content security.
 
Starting in February, all new and renewing CIPS members will receive a one-year free subscription to Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services.
 
Note: Renewing CIPS members will receive this benefit based on their "renewal date", which falls in line with the expiry date on your membership card. This benefit is based on renewal dates from Feb 28th 2010 to Jan 31st 2011.
 

 

I have been a career Information Technology practitioner for some twenty eight years.  It was a twist of fate (actually my ankle) that resulted in me automating our Field Pay while I was convalescing during a summer job with the International Boundary Commission.  This experience influenced me to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Management Information Systems f

Register today to participate in Canada’s one-of-a-kind IT Leadership Development Program - CIPS members receive a $500 discount off registration 

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The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is successfully moving forward to create a professional ICT certification program, I-ADVANCE© This program will complement existing vendor certifications by recognizing technical knowledge, industry experience, business and interpersonal skills. It will provide a clear roadmap for ICT professionals to advance their careers and give employers a national standard to guide their human resource decisions.

Dear CIPS Members,

This has been an exciting year for CIPS, as we have been re-energized due to the undertaking of strong new steps, which will ultimately make CIPS a more focused and polished association than ever before.

CIPS is looking to hire a CIPS member as a "CIPS Advocacy Rep" that will expand the reach of CIPS' communication, encourage discussions amongst members, and stimulate membership.
 
Click here to read more about this job and to apply.

Want to order a new CIPS Name badge?
 
 Visit: http://www.cips.ca/CIPSbadge
 
Note: New CIPS certified members (I.S.P./ITCP) will receive their first badge at no cost as part of the application process. This badge will be sent to you directly and this order form should not be used.

The IP3 has released its style guide and announced the new use of the international "IP3P' designation in conjunction with CIPS' ITCP.
 
CIPS ITCP holders who opted to receive and use the internationally aligned IP3P designation can demonstrate use in the following way:
John Smith, ITCP/IP3P
 
I.S.P. and ITCP holders should list it as:
John Smith, I.S.P., ITCP/IP3P
 
When demonstrating both the English and French Acronyms:

Vist http://www.cips.ca/CCITP to view the 2009-2010 CCITP.