Memberships & Fellowships in Institute of Professionals

Join the Global, Premier, non-profit, Government registered and Largest Technical Professional Association. Institute of Professionals is the world's largest technical organization, bringing members access to the industry's most essential technical information, networking opportunities, career development tools, and many other exclusive benefits. All Institute of Professionals' members receive the award-winning IP FLASH - and exclusive access to IP FLASH Online. IP members also receive exclusive member subscriptions rates on the journals, and discounts on the purchase of conference proceedings, research publications, tech services and books. No matter where you live, IP is there, with members and fellows all over the world, and annual IP conferences worldwide. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to attend your local public awareness meetings, volunteer for leadership positions, or attend a conference to meet industry leaders and practitioners, encounter the latest research, and present your papers to an international audience. Institute of Professionals career and employment resources offer great opportunities for IP members. Whether you are a job seeker, consultant or entrepreneur, the Institute of Professionals offer you the edge you need to succeed. IP also offers technical and professional online courses and certifications at exclusive discounts for IP members. Yes! You make a difference when you join Institute of Professionals. IP membership helps support the IP mission of promoting the technical profession for the benefit of humanity and the profession. Membership also enables affordable student membership, funds university program accreditation and helps introduce technology careers to young people around the world. Explore this site to find out more about member benefits or discover the full range of IP membership when you JOIN IP today! Membership in the IP is open to individuals who by education or experience give evidence of competence in an IP designated field of interest. The designated fields are: All the fields of Engineering & Technology, Sciences including Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIPS: The IP membership is available at different levels based on the applicants' academic achievements and practical experience in technology and related areas. Applicants are invited to seek the highest membership grade they are qualified for. The membership categories are: 1) Honorary Fellow (HFIP) 2) Distinguished Fellow (DFIP) - Elected 3) Fellow (FIP) 4) Member (MIP) 5) Associate Member (AMIP) 6) Chartered Memberships (Chartered Engineer (C. Eng), Chartered Manager, Chartered Technologist (C.Tech), Chartered Scientist (C. Sci), Chartered Member (CMIP) etc) 7) Organizational memberships (Org Member IP) 1) Honorary Fellow (HFIP): An Honorary Fellow shall be: A person who has achieved eminence through the quality of his work in any of the IP designated fields, All the fields of Engineering & Technology, Sciences including Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. A distinguished person in the field of science/ technology/Management/ industry whose association with the Institution will advance its progress; OR A distinguished person whom the Institution desires to honour. Honorary Fellows are elected by the Council. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone as Honorary Fellow, click here. 2) Distinguished Fellow (DFIP): Distinguished Fellows are elected from amongst the Fellows of the IP by an electoral college consisting of the Council Members and DFIPs on rolls, who in the view of the Council are worthy of distinction by virtue of their outstanding contributions. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone as Distinguished Fellow, click here. 3) Fellow (FIP): A candidate for election as a Fellow or for transfer to the class of Fellow should possess the following qualifications: Attained the age of at least twenty five on the date of his application for election or transfer. Should have passed three certifications from Institute of Professionals or Should have undergone three training courses offered by Institute of Professionals. or Should have passed four vendor certifications (like Microsoft, Cisco, Checkpoint etc) or passed a graduate examination of a recognized university in any of the disciplines of interest to the Institute of Professionals. At least three years experience in the discipline during which the candidate should have held a position of higher responsibility in an organization for a period of one year, or made outstanding contribution in the discipline. Fellowship fees: NZ$ 125 per year or NZ$ 550 for life membership. Become a Fellow of Institute of Professionals (FIP) now! 4) Member (MIP): To be a member, the candidate should possess following qualifications: Attained the age of at least eighteen on the date of application. Should have passed two certifications from Institution of Professionals or Should have undergone two training courses offered by Institute of Professionals. or Should have passed three vendor certifications (like Microsoft, Cisco, Checkpoint etc) or hold a Bachelor degree from a recognized university in any of the disciplines of interest to Institute of Professionals. Should have had subsequent professional experience of at least one year during which he/she, should have held a position of responsibility in an organization in the discipline or shall have made a significant contribution in any of the designated fields of Institute of Professionals. Membership fees: NZ$ 95 per year or NZ$ 400 for life membership. Become a Member of Institute of Professionals (MIP) now! 5) Associate Member (AMIP): A candidate for election to the class of Associate Member should possesses the following qualifications: Attained the age of eighteen years on the date of application for election. Should have undergone one training course offered by Institute of Professionals. or Should have undergone one training courses offered by Institute of Professionals. or Should have passed one vendor certification (like Microsoft, Cisco, Checkpoint etc) or undergone any technical training in the designated fields of Institute of Professionals or any other course or examination, which in the opinion of the Council, is equivalent to, or warrants exemption from the certification examination of the Institution. Associate Membership fees: NZ$ 75 per year or NZ$ 300 for life membership. Become a Associate Member of Institute of Professionals (AMIP) now! 6) Chartered Memberships: Chartered Engineer (C. Eng) Should have passed Chartered Engineer exam conducted by IP OR a Post Graduate degree in Engineering OR a minimum of 5 years experience in the designated field of engineering in a position of high responsibility OR a life fellow or life member of the IP and have completed 3 years as fellow or 5 years as Member of IP. Become a Chartered Engineer now! Chartered Scientist (C. Sci) Should have passed Chartered Scientist exam conducted by IP OR a Post Graduate degree in Science OR a minimum of 5 years experience in the designated field of Science in a position of high responsibility OR a life fellow or life member of the IP and have completed 3 years as fellow or 5 years as Member of IP. Become a Chartered Scientist now! Chartered Technologist (C. Tech) Should have passed Chartered Technologist exam conducted by IP OR a Post Graduate degree in Technology OR a minimum of 5 years experience in the designated field of technology in a position of high responsibility OR a life fellow or life member of the IP and have completed 3 years as fellow or 5 years as Member of IP. Become a Chartered Technologist now! Chartered Manager (C. Man) Should have passed Chartered Manager exam conducted by IP OR a Post Graduate degree in Management OR a minimum of 5 years experience in the designated field of management in a position of high responsibility OR a life fellow or life member of the IP and have completed 3 years as fellow or 5 years as Member of IP. Become a Chartered Manager now! Chartered Member (CMIP) Should have passed Chartered Member exam conducted by IP OR a Post Graduate degree in any designated fields of IP, those are All the fields of Engineering & Technology, Sciences including Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy OR a minimum of 5 years experience in the designated field of IP in a position of high responsibility OR a life fellow or life member of the IP and have completed 3 years as fellow or 5 years as Member of IP. Become a Chartered Member now! 7) Organizational Memberships: Organisational Membership is open to any organisation wholly or partly dealing with the disciplines of interest to Institute of Professionals. Benefits of Memberships: AMIP, MIP and FIP designations to use after your name. For example, If your name is John Jack, you can use John Jack, MIP or John Jack, FIP after you become a member or fellow of Institute of Professionals. Industry recognition - Your resume with Membership, Fellowship or Certification from Institute of Professionals will impress your employer and it will be easy to get short listed. If you are already employed, gain respect as a Member of premier multination association of science, technology and management professionals. Certificate of Membership suitable for framing for life members. Wallet card for life members. Invitations for all events, conferences, seminars and public awareness programs. opportunity to undergo professional development programs conducted by the IP and also avail the benefits of co-operative agreements that IP has with professional bodies all over the world. You can submit research papers in the conferences and get it published by Institute of Professionals without any cost. If you are an author, write books for Institute of Professionals and earn regular income. IP Flash - Regular updates on new technology and technical certifications to keep your skills relevant, applicable & competitive. 30% discount on all Certifications, Trainings and Tech services offered by IP. Ask an expert - 24/7 Support on technical needs and queries. Membership in the IP is open to individuals who by education or experience give evidence of competence in an IP designated field of interest. The designated fields are: All the fields of Engineering & Technology, Sciences including Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. BECOME A MEMBER NOW! Visit http://ip.org.nz to become a member today!