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ITPC has now closed and no further registrations or submissions are being accepted.
All applications should now be directed to the Institute of Information Security Professionals - see their website at www.instisp.org [External website]

Registration for the ITPC scheme closes on 31st October 2008


ITPC CertificatesInfosec Training Paths and Competencies (ITPC) qualifications offer recognised formal training and development for IT security professionals working for the UK Government and related organisations.

This is the home of the Certificate of Infosec Competency qualification for those in UK Government, its accredited contractors and public sectors such as police forces who manage the security of protectively marked information in accordance with UK Government policy.

The ITPC Scheme develops and supports Infosec core competency profiles for key security roles within UK Government and related sectors. It also manages a formal practitioner qualification and quality-assures development paths assembled from leading training providers in the UK public and private sectors.

The Certificate of Infosec Competency qualification offered by the Scheme is recognised by IT professional bodies and leading UK universities that offer MSc degrees in Information Security.

On this site you can find out about the scheme, download information for candidates and examiners, and learn about the training opportunities associated with the ITPC Scheme.