Organization

The Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) is a nonprofit professional credentialing body founded in 1973 by eight professional computer societies. Today, the ICCP represents thirteen computer societies and three affiliate organizations.These professional societies, as represented by ICCP, aim to promote professionalism in the computer industry through certification, education, and public awareness. The ICCP certificate programs recognize the high standards and level of knowledge and skill in the information processing industry. ICCP sponsors four certification examinations: Associate Computing Professional (ACP),Certified Computing Professional (CCP),Certified Data Processor (CDP), and Certified Systems Professional (CSP). In January 1994, the ICCP examinations became computer based and are now administered daily through Sylvan Prometric Testing Centers located throughout the country and the world.For security purposes, examinees must present two forms of photo ID when registering to take the examination. Examinees who do not pass may retake the examination after thirty days. Prior to January 1994, the paper-based examina-tions were administered twice a year by a national research and testing organization at sites throughout the world on the second Saturday in May and November. More than 50,000 computer professionals have attained ICCP certification.