Fellow Membership
Distinguished Recognition for Professional Leadership, Achievement and Contribution.
Membership is not a certification — an exam or test is needed to get certified. See the difference.
Two Levels of Fellow Membership
IBACTP® Fellow Membership represents an advanced membership category for accomplished technology professionals, executives, consultants, educators, innovators, industry leaders, and other individuals demonstrating significant professional experience, leadership, service, or contribution.
Recognizing Accomplished Technology Professionals
Professional Fellow Membership is designed for accomplished professionals who have progressed beyond ordinary professional participation and seek an elevated level of recognition and engagement within IBACTP®. Professional Fellows may receive:
- Professional Fellow recognition;
- official Fellow membership credential;
- Professional Fellow digital badge where available;
- enhanced professional profile;
- access to selected Fellow resources;
- invitations to qualifying leadership activities;
- executive and professional networking;
- opportunities to participate in thought leadership;
- opportunities to contribute articles, insights, presentations, or professional knowledge;
- eligibility for selected committees;
- eligibility for SME Panels where appropriate;
- opportunities to participate in working groups;
- selected professional-development opportunities;
- invitations to qualifying conferences and professional events;
- opportunities to support workforce-development initiatives;
- opportunities for professional service;
- access to other benefits assigned to Professional Fellow Membership;
The Highest Level of IBACTP® Fellow Membership
Grand Fellow Membership is designed for distinguished professionals, senior executives, recognized industry leaders, accomplished educators, consultants, innovators, and other senior professionals seeking the broadest level of Fellow membership engagement. Grand Fellows may receive:
- Grand Fellow recognition;
- official Grand Fellow credential;
- distinctive Grand Fellow digital badge where available;
- all applicable Professional Fellow benefits;
- enhanced professional recognition;
- priority access to selected Fellow activities;
- invitations to qualifying executive events;
- invitations to leadership forums;
- opportunities for high-level professional networking;
- opportunities to participate in thought leadership;
- opportunities to contribute to professional initiatives;
- opportunities to support workforce-development programs;
- eligibility for selected advisory activities;
- eligibility for applicable committees and panels;
- opportunities to participate in professional standards discussions;
- opportunities to mentor emerging professionals where programs are available;
- opportunities to support selected international initiatives;
- enhanced engagement with the IBACTP® professional community;
- other rights and privileges formally designated for Grand Fellows;
All Applicable Membership Rights and Privileges
Grand Fellows receive the rights and privileges formally assigned to Grand Fellow Membership, subject to IBACTP® governance, ethics, conflict-of-interest, confidentiality, eligibility, and appointment requirements.
Membership does not automatically confer a Board, committee, advisory, governance, or decision-making position. Such positions require separate appointment under applicable governance procedures.
Compare Membership Options
| Feature | Professional | Corporate | Chartered | Student | Professional Fellow | Grand Fellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Audience | Professionals | Organizations | Experienced Professionals | Students | Accomplished Professionals | Distinguished Leaders |
| Professional Community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selected Resources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-Paced Opportunities | Where available | Available by program | Where applicable | Primary feature | Where available | Where available |
| Organizational Benefits | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Percentage Discounts | Selected benefits | ✓ | Selected benefits | Selected benefits | Selected benefits | Selected benefits |
| Competency Assessment Required | No | No | Yes | No | Per Fellow requirements | Per Grand Fellow requirements |
| Exam/Capstone Pathway | No | No | Yes | No | As applicable | As applicable |
| Digital Membership Badge | Where available | Organizational recognition where available | ✓ | Where available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leadership Opportunities | Limited/eligible | Organizational | ✓ | Developmental | Enhanced | Highest membership level |
| SME/Committee Eligibility | Where qualified | — | Where qualified | Generally developmental | Where qualified | Where qualified |
| Fee | $200/year | Percentage-based structure | The certification fee | $49.99/year | $2,000 | $3,000 |
Fellow Membership
Professional Fellow Membership: $2,000. Grand Fellow Membership: $3,000.
Membership is not a certification — an exam or test is needed to get certified. See the difference.