the society of internet professionals (sip) programs & accomplishments sip profile dec 1, 2015
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The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
Programs & Accomplishments
SIP ProfileDec 1, 2015
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Agenda
SIP ProfileVarious Initiatives and Programs Accredited Training Courses/Centre
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What is SIP?
The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is a not-for-profit member based association representing the interest of Internet professionals.
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Objectives of SIP
SIP’s mission is to enhance educational and professional standards for the Internet professionals:
Create a professional communityfor collective collaborationProvide professional code of ethicsProvide a forum for educational and career opportunities
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Purpose of SIP
Establish Standards for Internet Professions
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History Before SIP
Mid 1990’s: TIUG: Toronto Internet User Group.
Late 1990’s: Internet morphed into Mosaic from text based Unix platform.
SIP was established in March 1997 with a purpose
too develop standards for the Internet Professionals.
Why: How the employer will assess if the person has the training and how the professionals will find out about emerging professions.
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Review of Our
Initiatives/Accomplishments
• Task Competencies for Various Professions.
• Establishing Exams for Basic Competencies.
• Online University.• SIP Website• SIPpost• Monthly Events• Professional Workshops
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Review of Our Past Initiatives
• Publications• Annual Dinners/Celebrations• Job Board• Online Survey• Meetup• Accredited Training Courses/Centres
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1. Tasks Competencies
We were the pioneers to develop Competencies for various tasks and jobs related to the Internet professionals. A SIP Designation in Various Streams “AIP” (Accredited Internet professional)
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1. Tasks Competencies
Search Engine Optimization Web Design* Web Development* Web Management* e-Learning Internet Privacy e-Business e-Marketing
* Developed by ex-AWP
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3. Events
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3. Networking & Symposiums
• Presentations and discussions of products, trends, and issues related to the Internet and e-Business
• High caliber speakers, since 1997
• Lunches, Dinners
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4. SIP Website
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5. Weekly Tech Brief: SIPpost
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5. SIPpost
SIP post, our monthly newsletter, over *3,500 subscribers
* At its height we had 10,000 subscribers, they are called Associates of SIP.
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6. Meetup.com (2012)
http://www.meetup.com/Society-of-Internet-Professionals/Established August 29, 2008.As of July 22, 2012 there are 267 Associate Members of SIP on the Meetup. We have hosted 50 Events using this Meetup.
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7. SIP Jobboard
Register your resume and claim your free copy of A Seven-Steps Strategy for Career Success, authored by Max Haroon, President, SIP
7. SIPJobboard
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9. Members’ Directory Project (print and Online)
10. Speakers Bureau/Directory
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11. Professional Workshops
WorkshopsE-MarketingUsability TestingUsability GuidelinesWriting for the WebPrivacy ComplianceHow to Write Media ReleasesOptimization of your web site for Search EnginesContent Management Systems
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12. Trade Shows
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12. Participate at Trade shows
Participate at IT Trade shows in Canada & the United States
Comdex Canada, Comdex USALinux ShowsWowGao IT360InfoSecurity CanadaSMS (Search engine Marketing Strategy)VON (Voice Over the Net)
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13. Affinity Programs
Group Medical, Dental and Travel InsuranceGroup Home and Auto Insurance
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14. Sponsors/Corporate memberships
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15. Publications
• Identity Theft Kit• Digital Publishing Kit• Privacy Kit• A Seven-Steps Strategy for
Career Success• Seven Steps to e-Branding
16. Online Survey
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17. SIP Blog
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19. Accredited Courses
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Internet courses /training can be accredited by SIP, provided they enhance professionalism and course attendee abide by the SIP Code of Ethics.
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How can you Participate with SIP?
INDIVIDUALS Become an Associate Subscriber of SIPpost
Become a Professional Member
Become a VolunteerBecome a Speaker
Professional Membership
Two ways: Annual Subscription: $50 yearlyLife Time Membership: One-time
$500
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How can you Participate with SIP?
ORGANIZATIONS Become a Corporate
Sponsor Sponsor an Event Establish an Affinity
Program Become an Accredited Training Provider/Centre
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Inquiries
Max Haroon, President [email protected]
The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) 120 CARLTON ST, Suite 305 Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
Phone:(416) 891-4937
http://www.sipgroup.org