Socitm membership explained
Whatever stage you are at on your career, Socitm has a grade that's
right for you! We offer two classes of membership - Affiliate and
Accredited.
Affiliate membership is for anyone with an interest in information,
technology, digital communications, web-development, a related subject
of their management. Socitm recognizes the importance of attracting
talented people to be tomorrow's leaders of transformational public
service delivery. That's why Affiliate is open to anyone who wants to
stay in touch and network with others in the industries.
Accredited membership offers post-nominals and is for those who wish
to demonstrate their continuing commitment to their chosen career. As
well as student (which is free but has no post-nominals) we offer 4
grades, each linked to achievements as demonstrated by the SFIA grades.
Accredited membership carries the obligation to develop your career by
undertaking regular CPD.
Student
Student membership is available to full-time students of
information, technology, management digital communications or a related
subject. Student members will enjoy a special package of benefits
designed to give a head start towards a satisfying and challenging
career. Socitm recognizes the importance of attracting talented young
people to be tomorrow's leaders of transformational public service
delivery. That's why Student membership is free for the duration of your
relevant full time undergraduate degree course.
Associate - ASITM
Associate is for young professionals and graduates in the early
stages of a career in information, technology and management or a
related activity. As an indicator, Associate ASITM is the accredited
designation for professionals with responsibilities at SFIA levels 1 -2.
Relevant knowledge, skills, experience and professional commitment will
be demonstrated by achievements in the workplace. Recognition will be
given to assessments of knowledge, skills and experience in the
workplace or evidenced through other relevant professional memberships
eg BCS, IISP, IET, APM, ILM.
Member - MSITM
Member is for supervisors, project coordinators and team leaders
with three to five years experience in managing an information,
technology or related activity. As an indicator, Member MSITM is the
accredited designation is for experienced professionals with
responsibilities at SFIA level 3 - 4.
Relevant knowledge, skills,
experience and professional commitment will be demonstrated by
achievements in the workplace. Recognition will be given to assessments
of knowledge, skills and experience in the workplace or evidenced
through other relevant professional memberships eg BCS, IISP, IET, APM,
ILM.
Senior Member - SMITSM
Senior Member is for managers in senior positions with high levels
of personal responsibility for decisions that involve substantial
resources and their consequences. In large organizations, the position
may report to the person with overall responsibility for information,
technology or related functions.
In private sector organizations a Senior Member SMSITM may be
responsible for significant strategy decisions or programmes that have
been of benefit to the public or third sector. As an indicator, Senior
Member SMSITM is the accredited designation is for experienced
professionals with responsibilities at SFIA level 5-6.
Relevant knowledge, skills, experience and professional commitment
will be demonstrated by achievements in the workplace. Recognition will
be given to assessments of knowledge, skills and experience in the
workplace or evidenced through other relevant professional memberships
eg BCS, CIPFA, IISP, IET, APM, ILM.
Fellow - FSITM
Fellow is the most senior accredited designation and is awarded to
professionals with overall responsibility for information, technology or
a related function who operate or have operated at a minimum of CIO
level or equivalent and who make a significant contribution to their
organization and the Society.
Admission to Fellow FSITM requires a successful track record of significant achievement in transformational public service delivery and a breadth of strategic management and leadership skills commensurate with SFIA Level 7. Recognition will be given to achievements evidenced through other relevant professional memberships eg BCS, CIPFA, IISP, IET, APM, ILM.
