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Membership is granted on assessment against the criteria published in the Association's Operating Agreement and Membership Charter. This page reproduces those criteria, describes how each application is examined, and reports admission figures for every year since 2024.

Admission Standards and Statistics

Members ●
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Membership is granted on assessment against the criteria published in the Association’s Operating Agreement and Membership Charter. This page reproduces those criteria, describes how each application is examined, and reports admission figures for every year since 2024.
● Last verified: 14 July 2026 · figures confirmed by the Expert Review Committee

Admission Standards and Statistics

Reproduced from the Operating Agreement and Membership Charter, Fourth Edition, Article III. The PDF is the signed original; this text is identical in substance and may be quoted by section.

The admission standard

A written statement of no more than 200 words is submitted for each sub-criterion claimed.
§3.1.3
  • Professional recognition
  • Governance experience
  • Public influence
Standing in the IT Community
  • Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technical leadership
Body of Professional Work
  • Inspiring others
  • Interdisciplinary work
  • Policy contribution
  • Diversity and inclusion
Impact on the IT Profession
Beyond eligibility, every applicant must show measurable achievement in the field and demonstrate excellence in at least three of the following ten sub-criteria.
Professional excellence
§3.1.1–§3.1.2
A degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or three years of documented professional experience. Current professional engagement in the industry, and specialised knowledge in at least one information technology domain. No conviction for any computer-related crime or professional ethical violation, and commitment to the Association’s Professional Code of Ethics.
Eligibility and standing
§3.1
What is required