Aims and Objects

The Institution was founded some 30 years ago but since 1993 it has been a Company Limited by Guarantee owned by its members. As such it is bound by a written Constitution, which, among other things, sets out the Company's aims and objects. These are to:

• assist men and women to advance in the profession of computer analyst and programmer, and to secure public recognition of their professional status
• facilitate the advancement and spreading of knowledge within the profession
• promote high standards of competence and conduct
• provide a means for measuring professional competence
• encourage members to develop their skills and progress their careers
• help members protect themselves against liabilities arising in the exercise of their profession
• assist members who are seeking employment
• provide opportunities for members to meet