Sector Skills Unit · OITS

Professional Classification for ICT & Cybersecurity

A transparent, governed pathway to certify your professional competency across five recognised levels — from Beginner to Advanced Expert.

5
Classification levels
2
Professional domains
4–8
Weeks to decision
100%
Digital & verifiable

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

1

Apply

Create an account and submit your core information, employment, qualifications and CPD evidence.

2

Get evaluated

Independent evaluators score your application; results are aggregated against the pass threshold.

3

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.

L1

Beginner

Entry-level professionals beginning their career path.

L2

Intermediate

Demonstrated foundational competencies and applied experience.

L3

Advanced

Specialised technical depth and leadership capability.

L4

Senior Expert

Significant strategic and technical contribution.

L5

Advanced Expert

Elite practitioners shaping industry standards.

Ready to be classified?

Join the professionals advancing their careers through recognised, verifiable classification.

Start your application