Certified Information Technology Professional - CITP Multiple Entry Point System (MEP)

CITP Multiple Entry Point System (MEP)

To be awarded the CITP Credential, a CPA must accumulate 100 total points. Total points will be earned based on business experience, lifelong learning, and, if required, the results of an examination.

Business Experience Requirement

• To be awarded the CITP credential, the candidate must earn a minimum of 25 points for business experience within the five-year period preceding the date of application.

• The maximum number of business experience points that can be earned over the preceding five-year period is 60

• 40 hours of IT-related business experience equals approximately 1 point

The final number of points earned in this category will be determined by a combination of the number of hours of experience and the scope of that experience. Eligible business experience must address the seven practice areas that currently comprise the CITP Body of Knowledge. Academics may count their time lecturing and teaching towards the business experience requirement.

Life Long Learning (LLL) To be awarded the CITP credential, you must also earn a minimum of 25 points in lifelong learning within the five-year period preceding the date of application. The maximum number of lifelong learning points allowed over a five-year period is 60.

The objectives of the lifelong learning requirement are twofold, to:

• Maintain your competency by requiring timely updates of existing technology knowledge and skills

• Provide a mechanism for monitoring the maintenance of your competency

The following types of lifelong learning activities are eligible for points:

• Continuing Professional Education

• Approved courses from an accredited university or college

• Other continuing education courses

• Trade association conferences

• Non-traditional learning methods self-directed reading

• Presenting

• Authoring

• Other credentials designations and certifications, advanced degrees, and committee service