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Learn about SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) and how it can be utilized by IT professionals and organizations.



Jonathan Elias, CIPS CMO, and John Kleist III, SkillsTX Chief Growth Officer, discuss the benefits of SFIA and how IT professionals can provide feedback for SFIA Beta 9, which is launching soon.

Jonathan discusses how CIPS has been utilizing SFIA in its Certification and Mentorship programs, and how CIPS Members have been using SFIA for skills assessments and career planning.

This presentation will also briefly discuss decoding job postings and professional development using SFIA and ChatGPT.

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Meet CIPS Members in Alberta and reunite with old friends! CIPS Alberta is pleased to host a free province wide networking event with a complimentary drink and appetizers (may vary by location). 

Join CIPS Alberta on September 17th in either Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, or Red Deer for an evening of networking where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of CIPS Alberta. This event will feature a brief presentation outlining CIPS Alberta’s exciting plans for 2024/2025, followed by an enjoyable evening with drinks and light appetizers.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with your professional IT community and learn more about what’s ahead for CIPS Alberta!

This is a CIPS Member event, however members are encouraged to bring a guest.

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Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan: Agility in Business 

Thurs Sept 26th 2024 @  12pm Saskatchewan time / 2pm EDT

This presentation looks at the case and context for businesses/ organisations to embrace the Agile mindset and philosophy (tries to establish Agile value beyond tech organisations). Connects Agile to digital transformation as a key success factor on the Agile Transformation journey. Also proposes some workable approach on how businesses can organise around value for strategic alignment and delivery across the organisation. 

About the Speaker:

Adesegun Orafidiya, I.S.P., ITCP is a Senior Information Technology, Digital Transformation and Project Management/PMO Professional with solid experience and competence in strategic, technical, business and people leadership. 

Adesegun has extensive and progressive experience leading business engagement, business/ technology strategy alignment, project management, budget management, digital transformation/ enterprise agility, and delivery/adoption/optimisation of large-scale functional & enterprise business digital/ technology solutions. 

An experienced and certified Digital and Agile Transformation Coach, Adesegun helps teams and organisations embark, progress, and succeed on their transformation journey – benefiting from a faster, simpler, and more agile teams and business.

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Calling all CIPS-BC members! The AGM is your chance to participate in setting the direction for your IT professional organization.

Date and time: Tue, Oct 15, 2024. Zoom call opens at 5:15 pm; AGM 5:30-6:30 pm.

Location: Online

Canada is a world leader in information technology; our BC talent must continue to innovate and perform. As a member of Canada’s internationally recognized IT professional organization, we encourage you to consider joining our board. It is a rewarding experience that will connect you with amazing people and perspectives.

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In this CIPS Podcast Interview Sabina Posadziejewski, I.S.P., ITCP discusses her IT career, her experience as a CIPS member, and the new CIPS Alberta Mentorship program for Immigrants.

Learn more about the CIPS Alberta ICT Mentorship Program for Immigrants at: https://ab.cips.ca/mentorship/

Watch this Interview

CIPS Members receive a 15% discount off of registration for BSides Edmonton! Enter “CIPS” in the code box or Click Here to Register with the discount.

BSides Edmonton Organized by (ISC)² Alberta Chapter is a two-day annual community conference focused on all aspects of cyber security.

Date: Monday Sept 23 and Tuesday Sept 24 2024

Location: NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre, 10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0Y

Theme:

Guardians of the Code:

Epic Sagas in Cybersecurity

In the world of cybersecurity, every line of code is a quest waiting to unfold, we present “Guardians of the Code”.

This is not just about defending, but rather, about embarking on an epic quest to fortify the realm against shadowy adversaries.

Our motto: “Hardened apps, softer nightmares!”

Register for tickets and workshops today! - bsidesedmonton.org

CIPS Certified Members - Attend and Earn Re-Certification Credits!



CIPS Members Register for iTech 2024 for FREE!

iTech is Canada’s Leading IT Conference & Exhibition – Focusing on; Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Data Centre, Virtualization, AI & Machine Learning.

iTech brings thousands of IT professionals representing end-users, system integrators and value-added resellers, who seek to identify cost effective solutions through leading-edge product & services, networking, and education.

iTech Attracts: CIO/CTO’s, CISO’s, CEO’s, IT Directors/Managers, Network Architects, System Administrators, Analysts, Data Centre Managers, Network and Communications Managers, Systems Software Managers, Security and Recovery Specialists and Storage Architects/Developers. Join us today!

- iTech Vancouver, November 5, 2024

- ITech Calgary, November 7, 2024

- iTech Toronto, November 19, 2024

Learn more at: https://www.itechconference.ca/

CIPS Members can Register for iTech for FREE HERE

(member login required):

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Build cloud skills for free. Learn from global tech leaders. Transform your organization.

Join tech leaders from across Canada at AWS Symposium Ottawa, a free cloud learning day on Oct. 9, 2024.

Discover 20+ sessions focused on data and analytics, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization.

Dive deep into Generative AI and data with Maj. Gen. Clint Crosier, AWS director of Aerospace & Satellite and a past director at the US Department of Defense’s Space Force.

Be inspired by a keynote from six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier and two-time Olympic hockey gold medal captain Cassie Campbell-Pascall.

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Featured CIPS Member Benefit:

SkillsWave – Curated professional development

SkillsWave is an education marketplace that provides curated professional development programs and courses to develop new skills!

Access programs and courses

CIPS Partners

The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution. 

Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.