Professional Classification for ICT & Cybersecurity
A transparent, governed pathway to certify your professional competency across five recognised levels — from Beginner to Advanced Expert.
Why get classified
Recognition you can trust
An independent, evidence-based assessment that gives employers confidence in your competency.
Fair & weighted
A configurable scoring model across academics, experience, technical skills, certifications and interview.
Blind evaluation
Independent evaluators assess your case in isolation, ensuring objective, unbiased outcomes.
Verifiable certificate
Every approved classification is issued with a uniquely numbered, publicly verifiable certificate.
Employer endorsement
Verified employers confirm your tenure and role relevance as part of the governed workflow.
Transparent timeline
Track your application in real time, with a target cycle of just four to eight weeks.
Right to appeal
A formal, structured appeals process safeguards fairness at every decision.
How it works
Three steps to classification
Apply
Create an account and submit your core information, employment, qualifications and CPD evidence.
Get evaluated
Independent evaluators score your application; results are aggregated against the pass threshold.
Get certified
On committee approval, your verifiable digital certificate is issued and ready to download.
The framework
Five classification levels
A complete spectrum of ICT & Cybersecurity professional maturity.
Beginner
Entry-level professionals beginning their career path.
Intermediate
Demonstrated foundational competencies and applied experience.
Advanced
Specialised technical depth and leadership capability.
Senior Expert
Significant strategic and technical contribution.
Advanced Expert
Elite practitioners shaping industry standards.
Ready to be classified?
Join the professionals advancing their careers through recognised, verifiable classification.
Start your application