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I P G
I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r o g r a m m e r s G u i l d
P r o f e s s i o n a l
C e r t i f i c a t i o n a n d
R e c o g n i t i o n f o r
P r o g r a m m e r s
ABOUT THE IPG
The International Programmers Guild was established in Geneva, Switzerland in
1984 and the Canadian Chapter was started in 1985. Membership in the IPG is
restricted to programmers and students training to become programmers.
("Programmers" includes: Systems Designer, Systems Analyst, Software
Architect, Data Architect, Software Engineer, Programmer/Analyst, Software
Consultant, Programmer Consultant.)
The IPG is the international standard-bearer for programming and is guided by
the following mandates:
- To be the self-governing body for all programmers;
- To promote and support professionalism in all aspect of programming; and
- To encourage and support student programmers to become professionals.
The Professional Certification Program requires a minimum of mandatory
technical and anlytical skills to progress through three levels of
professional designation: Fellow, Senior, and Master Programmer.
In addition, all members must conduct themselves with professional integrity
and abide by the Professional Programmers Code of Ethics. The Code was
established specifically for members of the IPG to fullfill its mandate as a
self-governing body.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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Appointed to this position ? Guild Master ?
by the IPG's headquarters ? ?
in Geneva, Switzerland ? Superior management, programming, and ?
? analytical skills; Responsible for ?
? operation of Chapter ?
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An honour bestowed directly ? Master Programmer ?
by the Council of Masters ? ?
and the Guild Master, ? Professional management skills with ?
who must be in agreement ? superior abilities in programming ?
? and analysis ?
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Must be nominated by the ? Senior Programmer ?
Council of Masters ? ?
and approved by three ? Exceptional professional programming ?
Master Programmers ? abilities and analytical skills ?
and the Guild Master ? ?
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Must be certified by two ? Fellow Programmer ?
Master Programmers ? ?
and the Guild Master ? Meets minimal standards of programming ?
? proficiency and professional conduct ?
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Minimum one year and maximum ? Interim Member ?
three year internship ? ?
? Paid member in good standing; ?
? Conditional acceptance as a member ?
? awaiting certification ?
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Up to four years ? Student Member ?
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? Allows future programmers to interact ?
? with successfull professional outside ?
? the classroom ?
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ANALYTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Fellow Programmers must enroll in a series of courses designed to develop
their analytical skills. The cource work is based on a recognized
technology developed to improve the analytical skills required to find
problems, to develop solutions, and to improve individual skills to work in
teams.
CODE OF ETHICS
A Professional Programmer owes certain duties to the public, to an employer,
to other members of the profession, to themselves and to the IPG, and shall
act at all times with:
- Fairness and loyalty towards associates, employers, employees, clients, and
the IPG;
- Fidelity to public needs; and
- Devotion to high ideals of personal honour and professional integrity.
BENEFITS
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
The IPG's Professional Certification Program has four components: technical
profeciency, analytical skill development, conformity to the Code of Ethics,
and final certification by the IPG's Master Programmer. Upon fulfillment of
a minimum of mandatory standards, members receive their designation as
Professional Programmer. Members can progress through the Program's three
levels of professional designation: Fellow, Senior, and Master Programmer as
their skills and abilities improve.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Members are provide with a Certification and a Seal to verify their
designation as Professional Programmer. Wide recognition is assisted through
both Canadian and International registries. The IPG is also dedicated to
promoting professionalism in programming.
JOB AND CONTRACT OPPORTUNITES
The IPG's Free Referral Service is an important resource for corporations
and individuals requesting programming services. As an employer, you can
have reassurance that IPG members have already been prescreened and accepted
to meet the IPG's professional standards. This can also translate in
thousands of dollars of savings over what a private agency can charge for
finding and prescreening candidates. The Int'l Programmers Guild offers
access to a concentrated pool of qualified programmers, programmer analysts
and consultants with very broad coverage of languages and abilities.
NETWORKING
Informal "Get2Gethers" are held weekly. These meetings are great for
socializing, to trade technical information, to share ideas, and to
keep up-to-date on industry developments. This also keep members
informed of job, contract, and career oportunities.
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
As of June 1995, the IPG will be offering a workshop for IPG members. This
workshop will give hands on experience, and there will be a one time
registration fee.
OFFICE LEASE
As of June 1995, the IPG will be offering office space in it's new facility
located on Millcreek drive in Mississauga. These offices are available for
sub-leasing to IPG members. There are two options available, full private
and share office spaces, that will provide you with a business address and
office space in a professional setting.
INSURANCE
Group Insurance Programs for the I.T. Professionals are now available to
IPG members.
WHO CAN JOIN
Since the IPG is a professional organization, it is not open to
the general public. There are minimum requirements for membership:
- Membership is granted only to individuals. Companies, corporations or
associations cannot be direct members but may maintain business
associations with the IPG.
- A person must be at least 18 years of age. Rare exceptions can be made
for exceptionally skilled individuals.
- A person must either be a programming student, actively engaged as a
programmer, or have prior programming experience. Programmers who are
promoted into managerial positions are still accepted.
- Typically, a systems analyst who knows how to program can be accepted as
a member while one who does not know how to code cannot be a member.
- A person must abide by the The Int'l Programmers Guild Code of Ethics and
be of good moral constitution and conduct, with solid professional
integrity. He/she must not object to the requirements set for being a
member.
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? ? IPG - RATES AND FEES SCHEDULE IN CND $ ? ?
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? Effective May 01,1995 ?
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? ? IPG INITIATION FEE ? ?
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? One-Time Initiation Fee 20.00 For all new IPG accounts ?
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? ? IPG MEMBERSHIP FEES ? ?
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? Student 40.00/year Membership into the IPG ?
? Interim 60.00/year Professional Society including the ?
? Fellow - P.Prog. 45.00/year IPGnet ListServ subscription. ?
? Senior - S.Prog. 30.00/year IPGnet local access is optional. ?
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? ? IPG CERTFICATION FEES ? ?
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? Fellow - Interim to P.Prog. 150.00 For IPG members in good standing ?
? Senior - P.Prog. to S.Prog. 250.00 only. ?
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? ? IPG PARAPHENELIA ? ?
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? T-Shirt with IPG Logo 14.95 White, Black or Burgundy S,M,L,XL ?
? Professional Ring and Seal 112.65 Silver/Iridium Rings. Sizes 5-10 ?
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? ? IPGNET FULL ACCESS ? ?
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? Local two hours Daily Online 30.00/year IPG members in good standing only. ?
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? ? INTERNET FULL ACCESS ? ?
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? Dial Up Access, FTP, WWW etc. 2.95/hour For IPG or Non-IPG member accounts ?
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? ? IPG PROFESSIONAL OFFICE LEASE ? ?
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? Full Privat Office w/Key 495.00/month Furnished professional offices ?
? Shared Professional Office 95.00/month including reception and limited ?
? Hourly Office or Board Room 20.00/2hrs secretarial services and options. ?
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? ? IPG CARRIER DEVELOPMENT ? ?
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? Half day Seminars 69.00 Seminars covering various topics ?
? Two month Courses 295.00 conveniently scheduled during the ?
? Remote Courses 195.00 day or evenings or saturdays and ?
? Software WorkShops 95.00/month remote via InterNet. ?
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? ? IPG REFERRAL SERVICES ? ?
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? Corporate search services 600.00/year Unlimited talent search and match ?
? Advertisements on screen 12.00/month through the IPG Professional Index ?
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? Payments of accounts by: ?
? Check, Money order, Cash, VISA or Authorized Monthly Direct Withdrawal. ?
? GST and PST extra where applicable Rates may change anytime w/o notice. ?
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HOW TO CONTACT US
MEMBERSHIP
You may fill out the Membership Application script on IPGnet,
phone, write, or meet us at our weekly meetings.
EMPLOYERS AND OTHERS
You can contact us by phone or mail.
OUR ADDRESS, DATA AND VOICE LINES
The International Programmers Guild
Canadian Chapter
3016 Runcorn Row
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 4S5
Tel (905) 824-7947
Fax (905) 824-4379
ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICE/IPGnet:
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Toronto/Mississauga . . . . . . (905)824-4731
Oakville/Burlinton . . . . . . (416)825-9291
Markham/Pickering . . . . . . . (416)693-7108
Toronto/Mississauga . . . . . . (905)824-3035
INTERNET ADDRESS:
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Admin@Toronto.Can.IPGuild.Org