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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
CDP(SA) - Certified Digital Practitioner 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
1303  CDP(SA) - Certified Digital Practitioner 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
ICITP - Institute of Chartered IT Professionals  Registered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 08143/24  2024-03-20  2026-11-18 


DESCRIPTION:
The CDP (SA) designation is a digital practitioner-level designation for people who are affiliate practitioners in Information Technology. They are Affiliate members of the Institute of Chartered IT Professionals also known as Digital Practitioners which is a level below the Associate Member level. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
  • Occupational Certificate: Internet-of-Things Developer, NQF Level 4. ID: 119262.
  • Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Innovation Lead, NQF Level 4 ID: 118788. 
  • Experiential Learning or Experience
    A CDP (SA) candidate must have a minimum of 500 hours of digital experience in end-user computing/digital experience using mobile or computing technology. 
    Competency Assessment
    Candidates for this designation will be required to submit a written assignment. ICITP will provide the topic for the assignment to the candidate who must complete and submit the assignment within three months. 
    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    Designees are required to accumulate a minimum of 10 CPD points in a one-year cycle. 
    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
    For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.icitp.com