IICTP Certifications Bulletinhttps://iictp.org/Core and specialized credentials, eligibility, the registry. Each item is the full content of one page of the International Insignia of Certified Technical Practitioners website.en© IICTP. All rights reserved. Use is governed by https://iictp.org/termsIICTP site build (scripts/feeds.mjs)https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification1440Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMThttps://iictp.org/favicon.svgIICTP Certifications Bulletinhttps://iictp.org/Verify a Certification Credential: IICTP Public Registryhttps://iictp.org/verifyhttps://iictp.org/verifyMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsIICTPConfirm that an IICTP credential is real, current and held by the person who shows it.

Credential verification

Check a credential.

Confirm that an IICTP credential is real, current and held by the person who shows it.

No ID to hand?

  1. 01
    Enter an ID or nameUse the credential ID printed on the certificate, or the holder’s name.
  2. 02
    We match the registryThe record is read from the public IICTP registry, never from the certificate itself.
  3. 03
    Read and shareCheck the status, then share a link anyone can open.
Registry

One public record

Each credential has a unique ID you can look up here, with its status and expiry date.

Reference

Examination practice

ISO/IEC 17024:2012 is used as a reference for examinations, peer review and proctoring. IICTP is not accredited under it.

Triennial

Continuous revalidation

Good standing needs 60 Technical Development Units every three years, so holders stay current.

]]>Check Your Eligibility and Certification Routehttps://iictp.org/check-your-experiencehttps://iictp.org/check-your-experienceMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsIICTPFive short steps. We check every credential and membership, and draw the route from where you are to where you can be.

Eligibility · All credentials · Membership

Check your
experience.

Five short steps. We check every credential and membership, and draw the route from where you are to where you can be.

Start No account. Only your name is remembered, in this browser.
Step 1 of 5

What should we call you?

Optional. We remember it in this browser so the whole site can use it, and you can change or clear it any time.

Your route

Your route appears here.

Tell us where you are and your education, and we show your next steps and the way ahead.

Start with the questions

Whichever route you take

What you can expect.

These hold for every credential on your route.

Rigorous exams

Every exam is timed and scored against a published blueprint, and you sign an integrity attestation.

A public record

Each credential has a verifiable badge anyone can check on the verify page.

Renew every 3 years

You log 30 to 60 Technical Development Units per cycle.

Membership helps

Webinars log TDUs for you, and members join the Verified Practitioner Directory.

Membership

Which membership fits you.

Exam fees, members pay less: the ATP® is ₹2,499 founding · then $199 / ₹9,900.

If you are studying

Student Member

$49 / year ₹2,499

  • Student community and base guides
  • 30% discount on the ATP® exam
  • Digital library and webinars
Join as a student
Once you are working

Professional Member

$139 / year ₹7,999

  • Free digital TPBOK™ Guide
  • $100–$150 off every exam
  • Monthly webinars that log TDUs for you
Join as a professional
By election

Fellow (FIICTP)

$249 / year ₹14,999

  • A seat on advisory roundtables
  • Keynote invitations at regional summits
  • Insignia lapel pin and Fellow badge
How nomination works

How this check works

Read the rules for yourself.

Every requirement here is published on the credential pages and in the TPBOK™ Guide.

Is this an official eligibility decision?

No. It is a guide built from the published prerequisites. Your application is what decides.

What counts as years in technical roles?

Employed or self-employed engineering work: jobs and internships, freelance and consulting, sustained open-source maintaining, research and academic software, and military or government technical service. Studying on its own does not count.

What counts as leading technical work?

A lead or manager role, leading a feature, module or release without the title, leading client or open-source work, and regular mentoring, supervising or code review for other engineers. University and personal projects do not count towards leadership, but they do count as hands-on work for the specialist credentials.

Why only two at a time?

Each exam needs real preparation alongside your job. Two at a time keeps that manageable, and everything else waits on your route in order. You do not have to take the credentials in order, only meet each one’s prerequisites.

What if I am just short of a rule?

You can ask for an equivalency review. Use the “Close, but not there yet?” link on your route and include what you have done.

How are the dates worked out?

From the gap between your answers and each rule, assuming you keep building experience from today. They are estimates, not deadlines. Specialist years come from each credential’s target range, and the exact bar is set in its prerequisites.

Find your next step.

Answer a few questions and we draw the route from where you are to where you can be.

]]>Associate Technical Practitioner (ATP®): Entry-Level Technical Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/atphttps://iictp.org/certifications/atpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPAn IICTP credential for early-career practitioners. It proves you understand how software is built, structured and delivered, and that you can work to engineering standards from your first role.
Early careerATP®

Core track · Early career

Associate Technical Practitioner.

An IICTP credential for early-career practitioners. It proves you understand how software is built, structured and delivered, and that you can work to engineering standards from your first role.

Questions
100
Time
120 min
Format
Timed online, integrity attestation
Valid for
3 years

0–2 yrs

Target experience

23 h

Technical education

3 yrs

Credential validity

30

TDUs per cycle

After the ATP®

What you will be able to show

  • Explain the life cycleEach stage of software development, and where quality is won or lost.
  • Read an architectureA baseline system, and how its parts depend on each other.
  • Work in an agile teamApply the core principles of agile delivery day to day.
  • Hold to engineering standardsIncluding collaborative code review.
Who it is written for

Your first two years in technology

Roles
Junior developers, associate PMs, QA leads
Experience
0–2 years
Next step
CTP® once you lead a team
{0} of 2 requirements metFind a training partner

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam

Associate Technical Practitioner exam

Fundamentals of the life cycle, architecture and delivery. No work history is assessed.

Items
100
Time
120 min
Type
MCQ
Mode
Timed online, integrity attestation
Focus 01

Software development life cycle

How software moves from idea to production, and what each stage must produce.

Focus 02

Basic systems architecture

Components, interfaces and the trade-offs that shape a system.

Focus 03

Delivery fundamentals

Agile principles, planning, quality practice and working as a team.

Plate 02 · Section

5 steps

04 / Path to certification

Five steps from here to your insignia.

Step 01 · Eligibility. Confirm your education and your 23 contact hours of technical education.

Exam feeFounding price

₹2,499

Founding price, first 50 seats · then $199 / ₹9,900 for members

Non-member
₹2,499 founding · then $299 / ₹14,500
Student member
30% off the exam
Membership and renewal
Student
$49 / ₹2,499 a year
Professional
$139 / ₹7,999 a year
Renewal, member
$99 / ₹5,500 every 3 years
Renewal, other
$179 / ₹9,900 every 3 years
Compare membership

30

TDUs per cycle

3 yrs

Cycle length

$99

Member renewal

Education

Keep learning

  • Systems architecture
  • Technical delivery
  • Emerging technology, including AI and cloud
  • General engineering
Giving back

Pass it on

  • Open-source contributions
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Writing technical whitepapers
  • Speaking at an IICTP local chapter
01 · Standards

Board of Global Standards

Planned: an independent review panel for the TPBOK™ and the exam question banks. It is still being formed, and we will publish its members once confirmed.

02 · Integrity

Assessment Integrity & Ethics Board

Our rule: the organizations that sell preparation have no say in who passes.

03 · Registry

Public verification registry

Every credential is recorded under a unique ID. Anyone can check it by ID, without asking the holder.

Do I need work experience to take the ATP®?
No. The ATP® is written for people with 0–2 years in the field. You need a secondary degree or equivalent and 23 contact hours of technical education. There is no minimum number of years on the job. See the full requirements.
What is the difference between ATP® and CTP®?
The ATP® is for early-career practitioners: the life cycle, baseline architecture and delivery fundamentals. The CTP® is for tech leads and engineering managers with 3–7 years of experience, and it tests system design, risk and sprint governance through 150 scenario-based questions. See the CTP®. Compare all credentials.
Does “ATP” also mean Authorized Training Partner?
Yes, the letters are shared. Associate Technical Practitioner (ATP®) is a credential you earn. An Authorized Training Partner is an organization licensed to teach the IICTP syllabus. This page uses the full name where the two could be confused. Learn about the partner programme.
Who can teach the preparation course?
Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor (CII) evaluation. Find a partner, or if you run a training organization, apply to become an Authorized Training Partner.
How long does the ATP® last, and how do I renew?
Three years. In each cycle you earn 30 Technical Development Units, log them, and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members. How TDUs work. Membership options.
How does an employer check my ATP®?
They enter your credential ID or name on the verification page. The registry returns your status, issue and expiry dates, and the signed record, so you never have to vouch for it yourself. See a sample record or open the verification page.
ATP-2025-10842
Sample recordStatus: ActiveStatus, issue and expiry dates shown
How an employer checks a credential. Sample record, not a real holder.
What does the certificate look like?
Every certificate carries a unique ID and links to its public record. Look one up.

Credential level

Foundations

Demonstrates foundational technical competency and standard principles.

Sample certificate · not issued to a real holder

This certifies that

Liam O'Connor

has met every requirement of the IICTP Examination Board and demonstrated verified technical competence, and is awarded the credential

ATP

Associate Technical Practitioner

Issued
March 04, 2025
Valid until
March 04, 2028
Cycle
60 TDUs / 3 yrs
Status
Certified in Good Standing
Eleanor VanceRegistrar and Board Examiner
Authorized signatoryIICTP
Sample certificate, not issued to a real holder.
How does the exam work?
100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, taken online and timed, with an integrity attestation you sign before you start.
  1. 1Register and pay
  2. 2Sit the timed exam online
  3. 3Get your result
  4. 4Receive your certificate and registry entry
The four steps from payment to certificate.
]]>Certified Technical Practitioner (CTP®): Professional Technical Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/ctphttps://iictp.org/certifications/ctpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPThe benchmark for engineering leaders. It proves you can make sound decisions on system design, technical risk, sprint governance and team delivery.

Practitioner · Flagship

Certified Technical
Practitioner.

The benchmark for engineering leaders. It proves you can make sound decisions on system design, technical risk, sprint governance and team delivery.

  • Scenario-based exam
  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
Sample question · Technical risk
Sample

Scenario

Your team ships weekly. A dependency owned by another team has failed intermittently and caused two incidents this month. A release is due on Friday. What is the best next step?

Choose the answer you would give. The exam asks for the best decision, not a perfect one.
Not from the exam bank150 of these, 180 minutes
150Scenario questions
180 minExam time
3 yearsValidity
60TDUs per cycle

Who it is for

For people who lead the work.

Written for engineers three to seven years in who now carry responsibility for a team’s systems and delivery.

01

Tech leads

Own the design and delivery of a team’s systems, and the trade-offs behind them.

02

Engineering managers

Turn goals into sprints, manage technical risk and keep a team delivering.

03

Senior IT project managers

Carry technical judgement into plans, dependencies and delivery governance.

Eligibility

Check your experience.

The CTP® is gated by experience. You need a bachelor’s degree and 36 months of technical leadership, or 60 months if you do not have a degree. Move the slider to see where you stand.

Your education
24
096 months
12 more months needed36 months with a degree.

The exam

150 scenarios. 180 minutes.

Each question puts you in a situation and asks for the best decision. It tests judgement across four areas, and it is timed online with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam

Certified Technical Practitioner exam

Scenario-based judgement across system design, trade-offs, risk and delivery.

Items
150
Time
180 min
Type
Scenarios
Mode
Timed online exam
  1. 01
    System designStructure that holds up as it grows.
  2. 02
    Architecture trade-offsChoosing between good options, and saying why.
  3. 03
    Technical riskSeeing failure early and containing it.
  4. 04
    Sprint governance & team deliveryRunning delivery that stays reliable under pressure.

Path to certification

Five steps to your insignia.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01

    Confirm eligibility

    A bachelor’s degree and 36 months of technical leadership, or 60 months without a degree.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Study the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.

  3. 03

    Sit the exam

    150 scenario-based questions in 180 minutes, timed online with an integrity attestation.

  4. 04

    Earn the insignia

    Your CTP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.

  5. 05

    Maintain

    Earn 60 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Prices are shown in US dollars and in rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

Exam fee

Non-member

₹5,499founding · then $549 / ₹26,500

  • 150-question timed online exam
  • Credential recorded in the public registry
Founding priceExam fee

Member

₹5,499founding · then $399 / ₹18,500

  • Everything in the non-member fee
  • Discounts on every core and specialist exam
Every three years

Renewal

$99 member · $179 other₹5,500 member · ₹9,900 other

  • 60 TDUs, logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Maintain

Sixty units, every three years.

At least 35 come from education and up to 25 from giving back. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

35 education
25 giving back
MinimumMaximum

Education

At least 35 TDUs
  • Systems architecturemin 10
  • Technical deliverymin 10
  • Emerging tech, AI and cloudmin 10
  • General engineeringthe balance

Giving back

Up to 25 TDUs
  • Open-source contributionscounts
  • Mentoring junior engineerscounts
  • Writing technical whitepaperscounts
  • Speaking at an IICTP chaptercounts

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by earning 60 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

The credentials

Which one fits you?

Each credential fits a different career stage. Neither is a prerequisite for the other.

Trust

Checked in public.

Every CTP® is recorded in the public registry under a unique ID that an employer can check without asking you. The exam is written against the TPBOK™, and the standard is kept apart from the organizations that sell preparation.

Open a sample recordThe TPBOK™ GuideThe board

CTP-2024-88412

Sample record · Practitioner

Alex Thorne

Certified Technical Practitioner (CTP®) — Flagship

Issued
2024
Expires
2027
Status
Good standing
Open this record in the registry

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Something else? Write to the team.

Contact the team
Do I need the ATP® first?
No. The CTP® has its own requirements: a bachelor’s degree and 36 months of technical leadership, or 60 months without a degree. The ATP® is the credential for the first two years. See the ATP®.
What does “scenario-based” mean?
Each question puts you in a delivery situation, such as a failing dependency or a risky release, and asks for the best decision. It tests judgement, not recall. The question above is a sample.
How is the exam delivered?
It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation: 150 questions in 180 minutes.
How long does the CTP® last, and how do I renew?
Three years. In each cycle you earn 60 Technical Development Units, log them and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members. How TDUs work.
Who teaches the preparation course?
Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.
How does an employer check my CTP®?
They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status, dates and signed record. See a sample record.
CTP-2024-88412
Sample recordStatus: ActiveStatus, issue and expiry dates shown
How an employer checks a credential. Sample record, not a real holder.
What does the certificate look like?
Every certificate carries a unique ID and links to its public record. Look one up.

Credential level

Professional

Architects, leads, and governs enterprise technical systems.

Sample certificate · not issued to a real holder

This certifies that

Alex Thorne

has met every requirement of the IICTP Examination Board and demonstrated verified technical competence, and is awarded the credential

CTP

Certified Technical Practitioner

Issued
October 15, 2024
Valid until
October 15, 2027
Cycle
60 TDUs / 3 yrs
Status
Certified in Good Standing
Eleanor VanceRegistrar and Board Examiner
Authorized signatoryIICTP
Sample certificate, not issued to a real holder.
How does the exam work?
150 scenario questions in 180 minutes, taken online and timed, with an integrity attestation you sign before you start.
  1. 1Register and pay
  2. 2Sit the timed exam online
  3. 3Get your result
  4. 4Receive your certificate and registry entry
The four steps from payment to certificate.

Lead with proof.

Check your eligibility, then find a training partner for the CTP®. Certifying a whole team? We can help.

  1. 01
    Check eligibilityA degree and 36 months, or 60 months without.
  2. 02
    Find a training partnerLicensed partners teach the official syllabus.
  3. 03
    Book your exam150 scenario questions, timed online with an integrity attestation.
]]>Program Technical Practitioner (PgTP®) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/pgtphttps://iictp.org/certifications/pgtpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPFor leaders who steer several teams toward one outcome. It proves you can govern scope, dependencies, technical debt and budget across a whole program.

Program leadership

Program Technical
Practitioner.

For leaders who steer several teams toward one outcome. It proves you can govern scope, dependencies, technical debt and budget across a whole program.

  • Case-based exam
  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
Sample case briefNot from the exam bank
The situation

Four squads depend on one shared platform team. The release train has slipped twice, the technical debt backlog keeps growing, and next quarter’s budget is fixed.

  • 01What do you protect?
  • 02What do you defer?
  • 03What do you tell the steering group, and why?
Case analysis170 items
170Scenario and case items
210 minExam time
3 yearsValidity
60TDUs per cycle

Who it is for

People accountable for more than one team.

The ATP® and CTP® test how you work inside a team. The PgTP® tests how you run the system of teams.

01

Technical program managers

Hold the plan, the dependencies and the technical judgement across several teams at once.

02

Multi-squad leads

Keep squads aligned on one architecture, one release rhythm and one set of priorities.

03

Principal architects

Carry architecture decisions across system boundaries, and answer for what they cost.

Eligibility

Two requirements, counted in months.

You need both. Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

48months

Project leadership

Leading the technical delivery of projects. Leading without the title, and regular mentoring or code review, count.

48months

Program-level engineering management

Steering more than one team toward a shared goal, such as a program, a release train or a platform.

The exam

170 cases. 210 minutes.

Scenario and case-analysis items. Each asks for a decision that spans teams, systems and money. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam

Program Technical Practitioner exam

Case analysis across systems, teams and budgets. Judgement at program scale.

Items
170
Time
210 min
Type
Cases
Mode
Timed online exam
  1. 01
    Cross-system scalingHow a design holds up as more systems and teams depend on it.
  2. 02
    Multi-squad governanceDecision rights, cadence and standards across teams.
  3. 03
    Technical debtWhat to carry, what to pay down, and when.
  4. 04
    Budget orchestrationAllocating people and money across a program.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility48 months of project leadership and 48 months of program-level engineering management.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam170 scenario and case-analysis items in 210 minutes, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour PgTP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainEarn 60 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$499₹24,000$649₹32,000
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $150 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

Sixty units, every three years.

At least 35 come from education and up to 25 from giving back. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

35 education
25 giving back
MinimumMaximum

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by earning 60 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Peers

You do not lead a program alone.

IICTP’s regional chapters are volunteer-led and bring practitioners together. Speaking at a chapter counts towards your TDUs, under giving back.

The team behind the chaptersThe board

Plate 05 · Network

4Chapter cities

Find your chapter

Volunteer-led regional chapters where practitioners meet.

  • Bangalore
  • London
  • Berlin
  • San Francisco

Trust

Checked in public.

Every PgTP® is recorded in the public registry with a signed record that an employer can check without asking you. The exam is written against the TPBOK™ by practising experts, and the standard is set apart from the organizations that sell preparation.

Open a sample recordThe TPBOK™ GuideThe board

PGTP-2023-11928

Sample record · Program

Marcus Chen

Program Technical Practitioner (PgTP®)

Issued
2023
Expires
2026
Focus
Multi-squad alignment
Open this record in the registry

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need the CTP® first?

The published prerequisites for the PgTP® do not list it. What they ask for is experience: 48 months of project leadership and 48 months of program-level engineering management. See the CTP®.

What counts towards those months?

Employed or self-employed technical work counts: jobs, freelance and consulting, open-source maintaining, research software and military or government technical service. Leading without the title, and regular mentoring, count as leadership. Check your experience to see where you stand, month by month.

What if I am just short of a requirement?

You can ask for an equivalency review. The Check your experience page shows how far you are, and has the request link when you are close.

How is the exam different from the CTP®?

It is longer and wider: 170 scenario and case-analysis items in 210 minutes, against 150 and 180 for the CTP®. The questions ask for decisions that span teams, budgets and systems, not one team’s delivery.

How long does the PgTP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you earn 60 Technical Development Units, log them and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who can teach the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Become a Training Partner.

Lead programs with a standard behind you.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

Program Technical Practitioner (PgTP®)

]]>Portfolio Technical Practitioner (PfTP®) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/pftphttps://iictp.org/certifications/pftpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPFor executives who answer for the whole portfolio. It proves you can allocate capital, govern technical risk and align stakeholders across an enterprise.

Portfolio strategy

Portfolio Technical
Practitioner.

For executives who answer for the whole portfolio. It proves you can allocate capital, govern technical risk and align stakeholders across an enterprise.

  • Portfolio defense
  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
Sample board memoNot from the exam bank
The situation

Three programs compete for one engineering budget. One carries the largest risk, one has the clearest return, and an acquisition under review would add a fourth.

  • 01What do you fund?
  • 02What do you stop?
  • 03What do you put in front of the board, and why?
Portfolio defense180 items
180Governance scenario items
240 minExam time
3 yearsValidity
60TDUs per cycle

Who it is for

People accountable for the whole portfolio.

The CTP® tests how you lead a team and the PgTP® how you run a program. The PfTP® tests how you steer the portfolio of programs.

01

VPs of engineering

Answer for how a whole engineering organization spends its people and its money.

02

Chief architects and CTOs

Set the technical direction of an enterprise and defend it to the board.

03

Portfolio directors

Choose which programs to fund, pause or stop, and carry the risk of that choice.

Eligibility

One requirement inside another.

The 48 count towards the 96. Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

96months

Professional technical business experience

Eight years of technical work in a business setting. Employed or self-employed work counts, and so does leading without the title.

48months

Portfolio leadership

Part of the 96, not extra. Owning a set of programs and their budget, and deciding what to fund, pause or stop.

The exam

A defense, then 180 scenarios.

A portfolio defense panel and executive governance scenario items, in 240 minutes. Each asks for a decision about capital, risk and governance. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam

Portfolio Technical Practitioner exam

A portfolio defense panel and executive governance scenarios. Judgement at enterprise scale.

Items
180
Time
240 min
Parts
Defense + scenarios
Mode
Timed online exam
  1. 01
    Capital allocationWhere engineering money goes, and what it must return.
  2. 02
    Technical risk governanceWhich risks the enterprise carries, and who signs for them.
  3. 03
    Portfolio architectureHow the programs fit together as one enterprise system.
  4. 04
    Stakeholder alignmentBringing executives to one decision they will stand behind.

Plate 06 · Strata

The defense

Your portfolio, defended in person

A panel examines how you allocate capital, govern risk and align stakeholders, on the evidence of your own portfolio leadership.

  • Portfolio defense panel
  • Executive governance
  • Timed online exam

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility96 months of professional technical business experience, 48 of them in portfolio leadership.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the examA portfolio defense panel and 180 executive governance scenario items in 240 minutes, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour PfTP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainEarn 60 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$599₹29,000$799₹39,000
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $200 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

Sixty units, every three years.

At least 35 come from education and up to 25 from giving back. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

35 education
25 giving back
MinimumMaximum

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by earning 60 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Peers

You do not steer alone.

IICTP’s regional chapters are volunteer-led and bring practitioners together. At this level you are the one they ask. Speaking at or mentoring in a chapter counts towards your TDUs, under giving back.

The team behind the chaptersThe board

Plate 05 · Network

4Chapter cities

Find your chapter

Volunteer-led regional chapters where practitioners meet.

  • Bangalore
  • London
  • Berlin
  • San Francisco

Trust

Checked in public.

Every PfTP® is recorded in the public registry with a signed record that an employer can check without asking you. The exam is written against the TPBOK™ by practising experts, and the standard is set apart from the organizations that sell preparation.

Open a sample recordThe TPBOK™ GuideThe board

PFTP-2022-04812

Sample record · Portfolio

Dr. Elena Rostova

Portfolio Technical Practitioner (PfTP®)

Issued
2022
Expires
2028
Focus
Standards harmonization
Open this record in the registry

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need the PgTP® first?

The published prerequisites for the PfTP® do not list it. They ask for experience: 96 months of professional technical business experience, 48 of them in portfolio leadership. See the PgTP®.

What counts as portfolio leadership?

Owning a set of programs and their budget, and deciding what to fund, pause or stop. Employed or self-employed work counts, including consulting, and leading without the title. Check your experience to see where you stand, month by month.

What if I am just short of a requirement?

You can ask for an equivalency review. The Check your experience page shows how far you are, and has the request link when you are close.

How is the exam different from the PgTP®?

It has two parts: a portfolio defense panel and 180 executive governance scenario items in 240 minutes, against 170 case items in 210 minutes for the PgTP®. It asks for decisions about capital, risk and governance for a whole enterprise.

How long does the PfTP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you earn 60 Technical Development Units, log them and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who can teach the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Become a Training Partner.

Steer the portfolio with a standard behind you.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

Portfolio Technical Practitioner (PfTP®)

]]>AI Practitioner (AIP) Certification: Applied AI Engineeringhttps://iictp.org/certifications/aiphttps://iictp.org/certifications/aipMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates architecture and delivery of applied enterprise AI pipelines, retrieval-augmented systems (RAG), edge model deployment, and AI safety guardrails.

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

AI Practitioner.

Validates architecture and delivery of applied enterprise AI pipelines, retrieval-augmented systems (RAG), edge model deployment, and AI safety guardrails.

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainAIP®
What it covers
  • 01Enterprise LLM fine-tuning
  • 02Vector embeddings
  • 03RAG security
APPLIED MODERN TECH120 questions
120Exam items
150 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 2+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

AI/ML Engineers

02

Data Platform Leads

03

Technical Architects

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

2++

Typical hands-on experience

2+ years production software development + AI system delivery experience.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

120 items. 150 minutes.

120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

AI Practitioner exam

120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online

Items
120
Time
150 min
Mode
120 MCQs & practical evaluation scenarios (150 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Applied Enterprise AI & LLM Systems.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility2+ years production software development + AI system delivery experience.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour AIP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 45 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

45 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 45 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 2+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the AIP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my AIP®?

They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status and dates in a signed record. Open the registry.

Show depth where you work.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

AI Practitioner (IICTP-AIP™) · Specialized domain

]]>Cloud Architecture Practitioner (CAP) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/caphttps://iictp.org/certifications/capMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates vendor-neutral multi-cloud systems design, hybrid cloud networking, FinOps cost control, and disaster recovery SLA assurance.

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

Cloud Architecture Practitioner.

Validates vendor-neutral multi-cloud systems design, hybrid cloud networking, FinOps cost control, and disaster recovery SLA assurance.

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainCAP®
What it covers
  • 01Multi-cloud topology
  • 02Hybrid mesh
  • 03Sovereign cloud governance
CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE120 questions
120Exam items
150 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 3+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

Cloud Architects

02

DevOps Directors

03

Principal Infrastructure Engineers

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

3++

Typical hands-on experience

3+ years multi-cloud design or hybrid infrastructure leadership.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

120 items. 150 minutes.

120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

Cloud Architecture Practitioner exam

120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online

Items
120
Time
150 min
Mode
120 architecture-scenario questions (150 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Cloud Systems & Hybrid Infrastructure.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility3+ years multi-cloud design or hybrid infrastructure leadership.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam120 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, timed online, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour CAP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 45 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

45 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 45 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 3+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the CAP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my CAP®?

They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status and dates in a signed record. Open the registry.

Show depth where you work.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

Cloud Architecture Practitioner (IICTP-CAP®) · Specialized domain

]]>Agile Delivery Practitioner (ADP) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/adphttps://iictp.org/certifications/adpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates technical debt management, CI/CD release train orchestration, canary release quality gates, and team throughput governance (DORA).

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

Agile Delivery Practitioner.

Validates technical debt management, CI/CD release train orchestration, canary release quality gates, and team throughput governance (DORA).

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainADP®
What it covers
  • 01GitOps
  • 02Automated CI/CD canary gates
  • 03Trunk-based delivery
ENGINEERING GOVERNANCE100 questions
100Exam items
120 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 2+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

Agile Technical Coaches

02

Delivery Leads

03

Engineering Managers

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

2++

Typical hands-on experience

2+ years leading agile delivery in technical software organizations.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

100 items. 120 minutes.

100 scenario-based questions, 120 minutes, timed online. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

Agile Delivery Practitioner exam

100 scenario-based questions, 120 minutes, timed online

Items
100
Time
120 min
Mode
100 scenario-based questions (120 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Technical Agile Governance.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility2+ years leading agile delivery in technical software organizations.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam100 scenario-based questions, 120 minutes, timed online, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour ADP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 45 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

45 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 45 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 2+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the ADP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my ADP®?

They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status and dates in a signed record. Open the registry.

Show depth where you work.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

Agile Delivery Practitioner (IICTP-ADP™) · Specialized domain

]]>IoT and Embedded Systems Practitioner (IESP) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/iesphttps://iictp.org/certifications/iespMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates industrial IoT security, CAN bus & telemetry protocols, MQTT/AMQP scaling, and robust edge-to-cloud bidirectional synchronization under intermittent connectivity.

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

IoT & Edge Systems Practitioner.

Validates industrial IoT security, CAN bus & telemetry protocols, MQTT/AMQP scaling, and robust edge-to-cloud bidirectional synchronization under intermittent connectivity.

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainIESP®
What it covers
  • 01Embedded microcontrollers
  • 02CAN bus
  • 03MQTT
  • 04Edge gateway telemetry
EMBEDDED & EDGE100 questions
100Exam items
120 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 2+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

Embedded Engineers

02

IoT Architects

03

Systems Firmware Leads

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

2++

Typical hands-on experience

2+ years working with embedded systems, RTOS, or edge IoT gateways.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

100 items. 120 minutes.

100 MCQs + system diagnostics case studies, 120 minutes. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

IoT & Edge Systems Practitioner exam

100 MCQs + system diagnostics case studies, 120 minutes

Items
100
Time
120 min
Mode
100 MCQs + system diagnostics case studies (120 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Edge Computing & Embedded Protocols.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibility2+ years working with embedded systems, RTOS, or edge IoT gateways.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam100 MCQs + system diagnostics case studies, 120 minutes, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour IESP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 45 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

45 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 45 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 2+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the IESP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my IESP®?

They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status and dates in a signed record. Open the registry.

Show depth where you work.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

IoT & Edge Systems Practitioner (IICTP-IESP®) · Specialized domain

]]>Local LLM Practitioner (LLMP) Certification: Run and Secure Local LLMshttps://iictp.org/certifications/llmphttps://iictp.org/certifications/llmpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates local AI deployment, GGUF/AWQ quantization formats, GPU/NPU sizing, offline autonomous agent workflows, and strict on-premises data sovereignty.

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

Local LLM Systems Practitioner.

Validates local AI deployment, GGUF/AWQ quantization formats, GPU/NPU sizing, offline autonomous agent workflows, and strict on-premises data sovereignty.

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainLLMP®
What it covers
  • 014-bit and 8-bit quantization (GGUF, AWQ)
  • 02NPU and GPU memory
  • 03Local model engines
ON-DEVICE AI90 questions
90Exam items
120 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 2+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

Applied AI Practitioners

02

Systems Engineers

03

On-Device AI Specialists

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

2++

Typical hands-on experience

Experience deploying quantized language models on workstations or edge servers.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

90 items. 120 minutes.

90 technical design questions, 120 minutes, timed online. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

Local LLM Systems Practitioner exam

90 technical design questions, 120 minutes, timed online

Items
90
Time
120 min
Mode
90 technical design questions (120 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Local AI Deployment & System Architecture.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibilityExperience deploying quantized language models on workstations or edge servers.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam90 technical design questions, 120 minutes, timed online, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour LLMP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 45 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

45 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 45 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 2+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the LLMP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my LLMP®?

They enter your credential ID or name in the public registry and see your status and dates in a signed record. Open the registry.

Show depth where you work.

Check where your experience stands, then prepare with an Authorized Training Partner when you are ready.

Local LLM Systems Practitioner (IICTP-LLMP®) · Specialized domain

]]>Clean Software Telemetry Practitioner (CSTP) Certificationhttps://iictp.org/certifications/cstphttps://iictp.org/certifications/cstpMon, 19 Oct 2026 19:57:41 GMTCertificationsCredentialsIICTPValidates carbon-aware software development, compute-efficiency algorithms, hardware life-cycle management, and energy optimization in data centers.

Specialized domain · Beside the core credentials

Certified Sustainable Tech Practitioner.

Validates carbon-aware software development, compute-efficiency algorithms, hardware life-cycle management, and energy optimization in data centers.

  • Timed online exam
  • Valid for 3 years
  • verifiable online badge
Applied domainCSTP®
What it covers
  • 01Carbon intensity telemetry
  • 02PUE minimization
  • 03Green software
GREEN COMPUTING80 questions
80Exam items
90 minExam time
3 yearsValidity

Who it is for

Practitioners who work in this area.

Typically 2+ years. It proves depth in one domain, on top of whichever core credential you hold.

01

Software Architects

02

ESG Technology Leads

03

Cloud Systems Engineers

Eligibility

Experience in the area, not a core credential.

Not sure where you stand? Check your experience and it counts for you.

2++

Typical hands-on experience

Knowledge of distributed computing architectures and energy profiling.

0Required first

Required first

The published prerequisite lists experience only. It does not list a core credential.

The exam

80 items. 90 minutes.

80 scenario & calculation questions, 90 minutes, timed online. It is a timed online exam with an integrity attestation.

Plate 03 · Survey

Exam · Specialized

Certified Sustainable Tech Practitioner exam

80 scenario & calculation questions, 90 minutes, timed online

Items
80
Time
90 min
Mode
80 MCQs (90 mins)
Valid
3 years
  1. 01
    Green Computing & Efficient Engineering.

Path to certification

Five steps, in order.

Each step has one job, and you can see all five before you begin.

  1. 01
    Confirm eligibilityKnowledge of distributed computing architectures and energy profiling.
  2. 02
    PrepareStudy the syllabus with an IICTP Authorized Training Partner, whose instructors hold the credential.
  3. 03
    Sit the exam80 scenario & calculation questions, 90 minutes, timed online, timed online with an integrity attestation.
  4. 04
    Earn the insigniaYour CSTP® is added to the public registry with a verifiable digital badge.
  5. 05
    MaintainLog 30 TDUs in each three-year cycle, then renew.

Cost

Priced in the open.

Shown in US dollars and rupees. Training fees are set by each Authorized Training Partner and are not included.

FeeMemberNon-member
Exam fee$249₹12,500$349₹17,500
Renewal, every three years$99₹5,500$179₹9,900

Members save $100 on the exam. See membership.

Maintain

30 units, every three years.

You log Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. The insignia means active competence, not a pass from years ago.

Plate 04 · Signal

Every 3 years

3

Year cycle

Renew by logging 30 TDUs

  • Logged and reviewed
  • Keeps your registry status active

Questions

What people ask before they apply.

Every requirement here is published in the TPBOK™ Guide and on the credential pages.

Do I need a core credential first?

The published prerequisite is experience in the area, not a core credential. Specialized credentials sit beside the four core credentials, so you can take one at any stage. Check your experience to see where it fits in your route.

How much experience do I need?

Typical candidates have 2+ years of hands-on work in the area. The exact prerequisite is shown above.

Can I take more than one specialized credential?

Yes. Most people take one or two. The Check your experience page orders them for you and never plans more than two exams a year.

How long does the CSTP® last, and how do I renew?

Three years. In each cycle you log your Technical Development Units and submit them for audit. Renewal costs $99 for members and $179 for non-members.

Who teaches the preparation course?

Only licensed Authorized Training Partners. Every instructor must hold the credential and pass an annual Certified IICTP Instructor evaluation. Find a partner.

How does an employer check my CSTP®?

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