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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career
Version 2.0 February 11, 2008
Joining a professional organization is more than just a convenient way to beef up your resume. Groups such as the ones listed below can help you enhance your technical and career skills. If you need a first-hand opinion about a vendor—or you want the inside scoop on a competitive job—one of these associations can help. We were surprised at the wide range of benefits and services many organizations are now offering. Besides networking opportunities, several groups provide valuable discounts on everything from magazine subscriptions to travel. Many have comprehensive Web sites and organize conferences or workshops. In an industry as fastpaced as information technology, this is a valuable asset. Here are some of the best-known organizations for the IT professional.
Table of contents #1: American Society for Information Science & Technology ................................................................................2 #2: Association for Computing Machinery.................................................................................................................2 #3: Association for Information Systems ...................................................................................................................3 #4: Association for Women in Computing .................................................................................................................4 #5: Association of Information Technology Professionals ......................................................................................4 #6: Data Management Association ............................................................................................................................5 #7: IEEE Computer Society.........................................................................................................................................6 #8: Independent Computer Consultants Association ..............................................................................................6 #9: Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals.................................................................................7 #10: Network and Systems Professionals Association ...........................................................................................8 #11: Network Professional Association .....................................................................................................................8 #12: Society of Computer Professionals ...................................................................................................................9 #13: Society for Information Management ................................................................................................................10 #14: Technology Managers Forum ............................................................................................................................10 #15: USENIX: The Advanced Computing Systems Association............................................................................11 #16: Women in Technology International..................................................................................................................12
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#1: American Society for Information Science & Technology Membership: More than 4,000 Dues: •
Student $40
•
Regular: $140
•
Corporate patron status $800
Member benefits: •
Free newsletter and journal subscriptions
•
Access to digital library (with online membership option)
•
Access to special interest groups
•
Discounted conference fees
•
Discounted educational courses
•
Access to ASIS&T JobLine
Year founded: 1937 Address: 320 Fenwick Lane Suite 510 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 301-495-0900 Fax: 301-495-0810 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To advance the information sciences and support information professionals and organizations Eligibility to join: Regular membership is open to any interested person
#2: Association for Computing Machinery Membership: 82,000 computing professionals and students worldwide Dues: •
Professional membership $99
•
Students $19
Member benefits: •
Communications of the ACM, in print and online
•
Membernet quarterly newsletter; the latest news and discounts
•
Eligibility to subscribe to the ACM Digital Library, a members-only option
•
Presentations from technology experts via Queuecasts
•
Free acm.org e-mail forwarding address
•
Online job listings and career center
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
A distinguished member network of more than 80,000 of your peers
•
Discounts on ACM magazines, journals, and books
•
Discounts on all ACM-sponsored conferences
•
Free access to hundreds of online books and courses
•
Opportunities to participate in the 30+ ACM special interest groups
•
ACM professional and student Chapters
Year founded: 1947 Address: 2 Penn Plaza Suite 701 New York, NY 10121 Telephone: 800-342-6626 Fax: 212-944-1318 or 212-626-0500 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To advance the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology Eligibility to join (one of the following): •
Bachelor's degree
•
Equivalent level of education
•
Two years full-time employment in IT
#3: Association for Information Systems Dues: •
Academic $125
•
Student $85
Member benefits: •
Free access to the AIS eLibrary
•
Subscriptions to Journal of the Association for Information Systems and Communications of the Association for Information Systems
•
Discounts to a variety of IT journals
•
Placement service for faculty applicants
Year founded: 1994 Address: P.O. Box 2712 Atlanta, GA 30301-2712 Telephone: 404-413-7440 Fax: 404-413-7443
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To serve as the premier global organization for academics specializing in information systems Eligibility to join: Membership in AIS is open to anyone with an interest in information systems teaching and research.
#4: Association for Women in Computing Dues: Varies by chapter; average is $42. Independent membership is $25. Member benefits: •
Meetings with guest speakers and workshops
•
Technical and motivational seminars
•
Additional networking opportunities
•
Job listings and career planning
•
Mentoring
•
Skill enhancement
•
Opportunities for professional growth leadership training
•
Newsletters, membership directories, and e-mail lists
Year founded: 1978 Address: 41 Sutter Street, Suite 1006 San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Telephone: 415-905-4663 Fax: 415-358-4667 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote communication among women in computing, to further their professional development and advancement, and to promote the education of women of all ages in computing Eligibility to join: Open to all “computing professionals, such as programmers, system analysts, operators, technical communicators, Internet and World Wide Web specialists, trainers, engineers, consultants and home hobbyists”
#5: Association of Information Technology Professionals Membership: 7,000 professional and student members Dues: •
Student: $35
•
Professional: $105 to $250, depending on your location
Member benefits: •
Networking through events, forums, and SIGs
•
White papers on current technology
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
Techniques in IT management
•
Member discounts on software, insurance and other products and services
•
Knowledge exchange
•
Newsletter
•
Career information
Year founded: 1951 Address: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-4267 Telephone: 800.224.9371 or 312.245.1070 Fax: 312.673.6659 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To provide opportunities for IT leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government, and academia Eligibility to join: Open to professionals in the IT industry
#6: Data Management Association Dues: Vary by regional chapter Member benefits: •
Discounts from selected vendors and publishers
•
Discounts on attendance at DAMA symposia
•
Member Services Directory
•
Speaker referrals
•
Free subscription to DM Review
•
Networking opportunities
Address: 19239 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 132 Lutz, FL 33548 Telephone: 813-448-7786 Fax: 614-455-3138 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset Eligibility to join: Any interested person
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#7: IEEE Computer Society Membership: 90,000 Dues: •
$113 professional
•
$55 student
Member benefits: •
Free subscription to Computer magazine
•
Hundreds of free online courses
•
1,300 e-learning course modules
•
Discounted subscriptions to 20 special-interest periodicals in print or online media
•
Access to the complete Digital Library for a low member-only fee
•
Certification programs
•
E-mail alias at computer.org
•
Participation in Standards Working Groups and Technical Committees
•
Discounted registration fees society-sponsored conferences, symposia, and workshops
•
Access to over 500 books and technical articles
•
Free membership in the local and student chapters
•
Access to the Career Development and Education Center
Year founded: 1946 Address: 1828 L. Street N.W. Suite 1202 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 800-272-6657 or 202-371-0101 Fax: 202-728-9614 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals Eligibility to join: •
Membership in an affiliate society
•
Membership in IEEE or another IEEE society
•
Serious interest in any aspect of the computer field
#8: Independent Computer Consultants Association Dues: $297 for Associate membership; chapter fees ($50 to $100) vary by location Member benefits: •
Standardized contracts
•
Access to legal handbooks and Web sites
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
Discounted health insurance available in most states
•
Networking opportunities
•
Code of ethics
•
ICCA Job Bank
•
Training and educational opportunities
Year founded: 1976 Address: 11131 South Towne Square, Suite F St. Louis, MO 63123 Telephone: 800-774-4222 or 314-892-1675 Fax: 314-487-1345 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To support the success of independent computer consultants in providing professional services to their clients Eligibility to join: You must be a company that provides computer consulting services publicly and for a fee, or a prospective computer consultant, seller of computer products, lawyer specializing in computer law, broker who finds and places consultants with clients, or a professional providing accounting and business services.
#9: Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals Dues: $250 for initial examination; $750 total for the Certified Computing Professional designation Member benefits: •
Professional training programs
•
Vendor-independent certification
•
Insurance discounts
•
Network with peers
Year founded: 1973 Address: 2350 East Devon Avenue Suite 115 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Telephone: 800-843-8227 or 847-299-4227 Fax: 847-299-4280 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To explore and develop new means of furthering professionalism in the computer industry Eligibility to join: ACP, CBIP, CCP, CDMP, ISA or ISP certification
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#10: Network and Systems Professionals Association Dues: $29.98 to $125 depending on membership type and your location Member benefits: •
Educational programs
•
Networking opportunities
•
Job listing database
•
Leadership opportunities
•
Publications
•
Private e-mail and Web site access
Year founded: 1986 Address: 7044 S. 13th St. Oak Creek, WI 53154 Telephone: 414- 908-4945 Fax: 414-768-8001 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To serve as the means to enhance the status and promote the advancement of all network and systems professionals Eligibility to join: You must be a network/systems professional
#11: Network Professional Association Membership: Over 4,000 network professionals worldwide Dues: •
$175 individual
•
$35 student
Member benefits: •
Interaction with other network professionals through local chapter meetings
•
Participation in workshops
•
Newsletters
•
Development of leadership and professional skills
•
Discounts on training, books, shipping and insurance
•
Members-only software
•
Info-Tech Advisor online service
Year founded: 1994
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Address: 1401 Hermes Lane San Diego, CA 92154 Telephone: (888) NPA-NPA0 Fax: (888) NPA-NPA0 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote professionalism by supporting and building the individual and our profession Eligibility to join: •
Professional Member: Hold any industry certification
•
Member: In the process of obtaining certification; 2 years of industry experience
•
Student Member: Student Member must be attending accredited college and not hold any certifications.
#12: Society of Computer Professionals Dues: $120 Member benefits: •
Reduced rates for health insurance and business insurance
•
Retirement programs
•
Discounts from wholesalers and manufacturers of computer equipment
•
Recognition of members as qualified professionals
•
Peer interaction
•
Job listings
Year founded: 1996 Address: 415 Cook Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Telephone: 908-322-4020, Line #4 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To recognize and promote the job and career advancements of qualified IT Professionals and to create a superior benchmark for quality performance and practice, so that consumers and businesses will be able to identify members as the highest skilled and best qualified professionals in the IT industry. Eligibility to join: One of the following: •
Degree in computer sciences
•
Degree and at least four years’ experience as a professional in the computer field
•
At least six years’ experience as a professional in the computer field
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#13: Society for Information Management Dues: •
$285 individual
•
$142.50 non-profit/academic
Member benefits: •
Networking at chapter and regional levels
•
SIMposium, CIO roundtables, and other meetings
•
On-demand Webinars
•
Online library
•
Career center
Year founded: 1968 Address: 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: 312-527-6734 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To bring together senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of members and their organizations Eligibility to join (one of the following): •
Corporate or divisional head of IT
•
IT manager with significant staff and duties
•
Academic contributing to IT field
•
Partner or principal consultant
#14: Technology Managers Forum Membership: More than 700 IT directors and managers of major U.S. corporations Dues: Free to qualified applicants Member benefits: •
Free attendance at TechForum conferences
•
Eligibility to receive or judge Best Practices Awards
•
Opportunity to beta-test new products
•
Full access to all research conducted by the forum
•
Resume overhaul service
Year founded: 1994
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Address: 160 Riverside Drive Suite 4E New York, NY 10024 Telephone: 212-787-1122 Fax: 212-580-1976 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To provide highly focused forums for information exchange between technology providers and IT professionals and to conduct research on corporate buying concerns Eligibility to join: You must be a technology manager for an organization with $200 million in gross annual revenue or support at least 200 users or workstations.
#15: USENIX: The Advanced Computing Systems Association Dues: •
Individual, $120
•
Student, $45
Member benefits: •
Optional membership in SAGE, the System Administrators Guild
•
Free subscription to ;login:, the association's magazine
•
Access to papers from the USENIX conferences and symposia
•
Discounts on registration fees for technical meetings and symposia every year
•
Discounts on the purchase of proceedings and CD-ROMs from USENIX conferences and symposia and other technical publications
•
Discounts on products, books, software, and periodicals
•
USENIX voting rights
Year founded: 1975 Address: 2560 Ninth Street Suite 215 Berkeley, CA 94710 Telephone: 510-528-8649 Fax: 510-548-5738 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To foster technical excellence and innovation; support and disseminate research with a practical bias; provide a neutral forum for discussion of technical issues; encourage computing outreach into the community at large Eligibility to join: Any interested individual or corporate or educational institution
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#16: Women in Technology International Dues: $150 yearly, plus one-time $100 enrollment fee Member benefits: •
The WITI Strategist, an electronic newsletter
•
WITI Virtual Training Center
•
WITI4Hire, a job database
•
WITI discussion boards
•
Regional chapter meetings, an annual conference, and regional conferences
•
Discounts on products and industry conferences
Year founded: 1989 Address: 13351-D Riverside Drive Suite 441 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Telephone: 818.788.9484 Fax: 818.788.9410 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: The WITI Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of women in executive roles in technology and technology-based companies, helping women become more financially independent and technology-literate, and encouraging young women to choose careers in science and technology. Eligibility to join: Open to women working in the IT field
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Joining a professional organization is more than just a convenient way to beef up your resume. Groups such as the ones listed below can help you enhance your technical and career skills. If you need a first-hand opinion about a vendor—or you want the inside scoop on a competitive job—one of these associations can help. We were surprised at the wide range of benefits and services many organizations are now offering. Besides networking opportunities, several groups provide valuable discounts on everything from magazine subscriptions to travel. Many have comprehensive Web sites and organize conferences or workshops. In an industry as fastpaced as information technology, this is a valuable asset. Here are some of the best-known organizations for the IT professional.
Table of contents #1: American Society for Information Science & Technology ................................................................................2 #2: Association for Computing Machinery.................................................................................................................2 #3: Association for Information Systems ...................................................................................................................3 #4: Association for Women in Computing .................................................................................................................4 #5: Association of Information Technology Professionals ......................................................................................4 #6: Data Management Association ............................................................................................................................5 #7: IEEE Computer Society.........................................................................................................................................6 #8: Independent Computer Consultants Association ..............................................................................................6 #9: Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals.................................................................................7 #10: Network and Systems Professionals Association ...........................................................................................8 #11: Network Professional Association .....................................................................................................................8 #12: Society of Computer Professionals ...................................................................................................................9 #13: Society for Information Management ................................................................................................................10 #14: Technology Managers Forum ............................................................................................................................10 #15: USENIX: The Advanced Computing Systems Association............................................................................11 #16: Women in Technology International..................................................................................................................12
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#1: American Society for Information Science & Technology Membership: More than 4,000 Dues: •
Student $40
•
Regular: $140
•
Corporate patron status $800
Member benefits: •
Free newsletter and journal subscriptions
•
Access to digital library (with online membership option)
•
Access to special interest groups
•
Discounted conference fees
•
Discounted educational courses
•
Access to ASIS&T JobLine
Year founded: 1937 Address: 320 Fenwick Lane Suite 510 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 301-495-0900 Fax: 301-495-0810 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To advance the information sciences and support information professionals and organizations Eligibility to join: Regular membership is open to any interested person
#2: Association for Computing Machinery Membership: 82,000 computing professionals and students worldwide Dues: •
Professional membership $99
•
Students $19
Member benefits: •
Communications of the ACM, in print and online
•
Membernet quarterly newsletter; the latest news and discounts
•
Eligibility to subscribe to the ACM Digital Library, a members-only option
•
Presentations from technology experts via Queuecasts
•
Free acm.org e-mail forwarding address
•
Online job listings and career center
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
A distinguished member network of more than 80,000 of your peers
•
Discounts on ACM magazines, journals, and books
•
Discounts on all ACM-sponsored conferences
•
Free access to hundreds of online books and courses
•
Opportunities to participate in the 30+ ACM special interest groups
•
ACM professional and student Chapters
Year founded: 1947 Address: 2 Penn Plaza Suite 701 New York, NY 10121 Telephone: 800-342-6626 Fax: 212-944-1318 or 212-626-0500 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To advance the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology Eligibility to join (one of the following): •
Bachelor's degree
•
Equivalent level of education
•
Two years full-time employment in IT
#3: Association for Information Systems Dues: •
Academic $125
•
Student $85
Member benefits: •
Free access to the AIS eLibrary
•
Subscriptions to Journal of the Association for Information Systems and Communications of the Association for Information Systems
•
Discounts to a variety of IT journals
•
Placement service for faculty applicants
Year founded: 1994 Address: P.O. Box 2712 Atlanta, GA 30301-2712 Telephone: 404-413-7440 Fax: 404-413-7443
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To serve as the premier global organization for academics specializing in information systems Eligibility to join: Membership in AIS is open to anyone with an interest in information systems teaching and research.
#4: Association for Women in Computing Dues: Varies by chapter; average is $42. Independent membership is $25. Member benefits: •
Meetings with guest speakers and workshops
•
Technical and motivational seminars
•
Additional networking opportunities
•
Job listings and career planning
•
Mentoring
•
Skill enhancement
•
Opportunities for professional growth leadership training
•
Newsletters, membership directories, and e-mail lists
Year founded: 1978 Address: 41 Sutter Street, Suite 1006 San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Telephone: 415-905-4663 Fax: 415-358-4667 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote communication among women in computing, to further their professional development and advancement, and to promote the education of women of all ages in computing Eligibility to join: Open to all “computing professionals, such as programmers, system analysts, operators, technical communicators, Internet and World Wide Web specialists, trainers, engineers, consultants and home hobbyists”
#5: Association of Information Technology Professionals Membership: 7,000 professional and student members Dues: •
Student: $35
•
Professional: $105 to $250, depending on your location
Member benefits: •
Networking through events, forums, and SIGs
•
White papers on current technology
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
Techniques in IT management
•
Member discounts on software, insurance and other products and services
•
Knowledge exchange
•
Newsletter
•
Career information
Year founded: 1951 Address: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-4267 Telephone: 800.224.9371 or 312.245.1070 Fax: 312.673.6659 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To provide opportunities for IT leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government, and academia Eligibility to join: Open to professionals in the IT industry
#6: Data Management Association Dues: Vary by regional chapter Member benefits: •
Discounts from selected vendors and publishers
•
Discounts on attendance at DAMA symposia
•
Member Services Directory
•
Speaker referrals
•
Free subscription to DM Review
•
Networking opportunities
Address: 19239 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 132 Lutz, FL 33548 Telephone: 813-448-7786 Fax: 614-455-3138 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset Eligibility to join: Any interested person
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#7: IEEE Computer Society Membership: 90,000 Dues: •
$113 professional
•
$55 student
Member benefits: •
Free subscription to Computer magazine
•
Hundreds of free online courses
•
1,300 e-learning course modules
•
Discounted subscriptions to 20 special-interest periodicals in print or online media
•
Access to the complete Digital Library for a low member-only fee
•
Certification programs
•
E-mail alias at computer.org
•
Participation in Standards Working Groups and Technical Committees
•
Discounted registration fees society-sponsored conferences, symposia, and workshops
•
Access to over 500 books and technical articles
•
Free membership in the local and student chapters
•
Access to the Career Development and Education Center
Year founded: 1946 Address: 1828 L. Street N.W. Suite 1202 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 800-272-6657 or 202-371-0101 Fax: 202-728-9614 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals Eligibility to join: •
Membership in an affiliate society
•
Membership in IEEE or another IEEE society
•
Serious interest in any aspect of the computer field
#8: Independent Computer Consultants Association Dues: $297 for Associate membership; chapter fees ($50 to $100) vary by location Member benefits: •
Standardized contracts
•
Access to legal handbooks and Web sites
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career •
Discounted health insurance available in most states
•
Networking opportunities
•
Code of ethics
•
ICCA Job Bank
•
Training and educational opportunities
Year founded: 1976 Address: 11131 South Towne Square, Suite F St. Louis, MO 63123 Telephone: 800-774-4222 or 314-892-1675 Fax: 314-487-1345 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To support the success of independent computer consultants in providing professional services to their clients Eligibility to join: You must be a company that provides computer consulting services publicly and for a fee, or a prospective computer consultant, seller of computer products, lawyer specializing in computer law, broker who finds and places consultants with clients, or a professional providing accounting and business services.
#9: Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals Dues: $250 for initial examination; $750 total for the Certified Computing Professional designation Member benefits: •
Professional training programs
•
Vendor-independent certification
•
Insurance discounts
•
Network with peers
Year founded: 1973 Address: 2350 East Devon Avenue Suite 115 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Telephone: 800-843-8227 or 847-299-4227 Fax: 847-299-4280 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To explore and develop new means of furthering professionalism in the computer industry Eligibility to join: ACP, CBIP, CCP, CDMP, ISA or ISP certification
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#10: Network and Systems Professionals Association Dues: $29.98 to $125 depending on membership type and your location Member benefits: •
Educational programs
•
Networking opportunities
•
Job listing database
•
Leadership opportunities
•
Publications
•
Private e-mail and Web site access
Year founded: 1986 Address: 7044 S. 13th St. Oak Creek, WI 53154 Telephone: 414- 908-4945 Fax: 414-768-8001 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To serve as the means to enhance the status and promote the advancement of all network and systems professionals Eligibility to join: You must be a network/systems professional
#11: Network Professional Association Membership: Over 4,000 network professionals worldwide Dues: •
$175 individual
•
$35 student
Member benefits: •
Interaction with other network professionals through local chapter meetings
•
Participation in workshops
•
Newsletters
•
Development of leadership and professional skills
•
Discounts on training, books, shipping and insurance
•
Members-only software
•
Info-Tech Advisor online service
Year founded: 1994
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Address: 1401 Hermes Lane San Diego, CA 92154 Telephone: (888) NPA-NPA0 Fax: (888) NPA-NPA0 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To promote professionalism by supporting and building the individual and our profession Eligibility to join: •
Professional Member: Hold any industry certification
•
Member: In the process of obtaining certification; 2 years of industry experience
•
Student Member: Student Member must be attending accredited college and not hold any certifications.
#12: Society of Computer Professionals Dues: $120 Member benefits: •
Reduced rates for health insurance and business insurance
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Retirement programs
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Discounts from wholesalers and manufacturers of computer equipment
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Recognition of members as qualified professionals
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Peer interaction
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Job listings
Year founded: 1996 Address: 415 Cook Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Telephone: 908-322-4020, Line #4 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To recognize and promote the job and career advancements of qualified IT Professionals and to create a superior benchmark for quality performance and practice, so that consumers and businesses will be able to identify members as the highest skilled and best qualified professionals in the IT industry. Eligibility to join: One of the following: •
Degree in computer sciences
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Degree and at least four years’ experience as a professional in the computer field
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At least six years’ experience as a professional in the computer field
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#13: Society for Information Management Dues: •
$285 individual
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$142.50 non-profit/academic
Member benefits: •
Networking at chapter and regional levels
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SIMposium, CIO roundtables, and other meetings
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On-demand Webinars
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Online library
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Career center
Year founded: 1968 Address: 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: 312-527-6734 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To bring together senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of members and their organizations Eligibility to join (one of the following): •
Corporate or divisional head of IT
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IT manager with significant staff and duties
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Academic contributing to IT field
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Partner or principal consultant
#14: Technology Managers Forum Membership: More than 700 IT directors and managers of major U.S. corporations Dues: Free to qualified applicants Member benefits: •
Free attendance at TechForum conferences
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Eligibility to receive or judge Best Practices Awards
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Opportunity to beta-test new products
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Full access to all research conducted by the forum
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Resume overhaul service
Year founded: 1994
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Address: 160 Riverside Drive Suite 4E New York, NY 10024 Telephone: 212-787-1122 Fax: 212-580-1976 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To provide highly focused forums for information exchange between technology providers and IT professionals and to conduct research on corporate buying concerns Eligibility to join: You must be a technology manager for an organization with $200 million in gross annual revenue or support at least 200 users or workstations.
#15: USENIX: The Advanced Computing Systems Association Dues: •
Individual, $120
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Student, $45
Member benefits: •
Optional membership in SAGE, the System Administrators Guild
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Free subscription to ;login:, the association's magazine
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Access to papers from the USENIX conferences and symposia
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Discounts on registration fees for technical meetings and symposia every year
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Discounts on the purchase of proceedings and CD-ROMs from USENIX conferences and symposia and other technical publications
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Discounts on products, books, software, and periodicals
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USENIX voting rights
Year founded: 1975 Address: 2560 Ninth Street Suite 215 Berkeley, CA 94710 Telephone: 510-528-8649 Fax: 510-548-5738 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: To foster technical excellence and innovation; support and disseminate research with a practical bias; provide a neutral forum for discussion of technical issues; encourage computing outreach into the community at large Eligibility to join: Any interested individual or corporate or educational institution
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#16: Women in Technology International Dues: $150 yearly, plus one-time $100 enrollment fee Member benefits: •
The WITI Strategist, an electronic newsletter
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WITI Virtual Training Center
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WITI4Hire, a job database
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WITI discussion boards
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Regional chapter meetings, an annual conference, and regional conferences
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Discounts on products and industry conferences
Year founded: 1989 Address: 13351-D Riverside Drive Suite 441 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Telephone: 818.788.9484 Fax: 818.788.9410 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: The WITI Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of women in executive roles in technology and technology-based companies, helping women become more financially independent and technology-literate, and encouraging young women to choose careers in science and technology. Eligibility to join: Open to women working in the IT field
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