SSC’s Architect Professional Certification Program receives Canadian accreditation
In December 2023, SSC's Architect Professional Certification Program (APCP) received Canadian accreditation from the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), Canada's association of IT professionals.
The APCP is the first Government of Canada career development program to receive this accreditation.
The APCP is a multi-level development program focused on equipping GC employees with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to be successful IT architects. These architects play a significant role by creating roadmaps and contributing to solutions that ensure technology investments align with GC standards and goals.
IT architects:
- develop roadmaps for digital priorities
- reduce organizational complexity and duplication
- ensure technology investments align with GC standards and goals
This industry recognition for the APCP underscores our commitment to competency‑based employee development and meeting the needs of the GC's Digital Ambition through an enabled and highly educated workforce.
SSC continues to look to the future of IT for the GC by investing in a wide range of career development programs, including the APCP. Our organization prioritizes the career growth and development of its employees. By doing so, we continue to work toward addressing the current and future technical needs of the GC.
APCP quick facts
- The APCP's delivery model is entirely virtual
- The program averages 12 to 18 months per level to complete. There are 3 levels: Associate Architect, Architect and Senior Architect
- The APCP is open to any GC employee
- The program currently has participants from 14 Government of Canada departments
- APCP participants are diverse: 32% are female, 34% are Francophone and 39% identify themselves as visible minorities
- Participants are from 7 provinces
- The APCP is further enhanced by dedicated program coaches and mentors for each participant
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