ITCP In Detail
ITCP Application Process
ITCP certification has been designed to be robust and meaningful hence the process touches on all areas of the skills and knowledge necessary of ICT professionals. This also means there are a number of steps necessary in the application process.
Application Phases
The ITCP application process has three phases:
- Complete the online application
All ITCP applications are completed online and involve completing 10 simple steps. Some steps are quick and some take a little analysis and self-reflection. - Assessment Process
The NZCS assessment team will then analyse and independently validate your application, then assess the application against the ITCP standard. - Teleconference Interview
The final phase includes completion of a teleconference interview with both an NZCS Assessor and a Subject Expert.
Phase 1: Online Application
All ITCP applications are submitted online and involve completing 10 steps. Most of the steps are a series of straight forward questions. Step 4 & 5 require a more in-depth analysis and self-reflection.
The application process will direct you through each step, and the steps may be completed over time and submitted once you are happy with the details you have provided.
Generally speaking, if you can clearly understand the stated requirements and self-assess yourself against these objectively, you will know by the end of the Application Process whether ITCP is for you.
Step 1: Select your ITCP Application Route
Step 2: Confirm you meet the Entry Requirements
Step 3: Confirm Level of Responsibility
Step 4: Select two most applicable ICT Skills to be assessed against
Step 5: Complete and Upload Supporting Material
Step 6: Provide details of Supporters/Referees
Step 7: Confirm Core Body of Knowledge Self-Assessment
Step 8: Confirm Professional Knowledge
Step 9: Confirm Acceptance of Ongoing Requirements
Step 10: Pay Accreditation and first Annual Fee
Once these 10 steps are complete, you can submit your application for assessment.
Phase 2: Assessment Process
Assessment Stage 1 (awaiting supporters & processing stage 1)
The first stage of assessment involves your two referees/supporters completing an online form to support your application. This form is automatically sent to them when you submit your application.
Your referees must meet the specified criteria and be able, prepared and willing to vouch for both your suitability as well as competence within the areas of ITCP. Their responses are also validated by the NZCS team.
Assessment Stage 2 (processing stage 2)
In the second stage of assessment, the Certification Team will complete a paper assessment, based on the written documentation provided in your application. At this stage the assigned Assessor may request additional information from you to clarify specific aspects of your application.
Phase 3: Teleconference Interview
In the final stage of assessment you will be asked to take part in a 30 minute teleconference interview with an NZCS Assessor plus an assigned Subject Expert.
The Subject Expert will be a recognised expert within the skill areas you have chosen. These will generally be previously ITCP certified professionals, although may be other recognised experts as well.
Following the Teleconference, a final assessment of your application will be completed, and the application reviewed by another senior assessor, and you will be notified of the outcome.
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