Membership Categories & Professional Grades

A structured pathway from student to Fellow.

Explore ACPK’s five professional grades alongside the wider membership profile for individuals, professionals, institutions and organisations.

Professional Grades

Five levels of professional progression.

Each level connects education, experience, competence, assessment and professional recognition to a defined stage in a computing career.

Level 1 🎓

Student Member - Foundation

Designation: ACPK-F (Student)

Aspiring professionals pursuing formal education in computing fields.

Entry examination ACPK Foundation Exam · ACP-FE

Experience requirement Enrolled in a computing-related academic programme.

Equivalent level Entry-Level or Foundation

Assessment Basic computer-based theory and practical assessment

Comparable certifications

ICDL CompTIA ITF+ Microsoft Fundamentals

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Level 2 ◈

Associate Member - Professional Associate

Designation: ACPK-A

Early-career professional building foundational skills.

Entry examination ACPK Associate Exam · ACP-PA

Experience requirement Recent graduate or professional with up to two years of experience.

Equivalent level Technician or Junior Professional

Assessment Intermediate theoretical and case-based examination

Comparable certifications

CompTIA A+ Cisco CCST Microsoft Associate AZ-900

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Level 3 ★

Professional Member

Designation: ACPK-PM

Established practitioner demonstrating competence within a professional domain.

Entry examination ACPK Professional Exam · ACP-PM

Experience requirement Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.

Equivalent level Practitioner or Certified Professional

Assessment Scenario-based and application-driven examination

Comparable certifications

CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Cisco CCNA AWS Associate

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Level 4 ◆

Senior Member - Professional Expert

Designation: ACPK-PE

Experienced professional with significant contributions and leadership in computing.

Entry examination ACPK Senior Exam · ACP-PE

Experience requirement Minimum of seven years of professional experience with leadership responsibilities.

Equivalent level Advanced or Specialist

Assessment Project-based evaluation and technical case defence

Comparable certifications

CISA CISSP PMP TOGAF Microsoft Expert

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Level 5 ✦

Fellow

Designation: ACPK-F Fellow

Eminent professional recognised for exceptional contributions to the computing field.

Entry examination ACPK Fellowship Review · ACP-FL

Experience requirement Minimum of ten years of distinguished professional experience.

Equivalent level Strategic, Chartered or Thought Leader

Assessment Peer review, portfolio submission and oral defence

Comparable certifications

BCS CITP ISACA Fellow Chartered Engineer

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Designation verification note: The supplied source uses “ACPK-F” for both the Student and Fellow designations. ACPK should confirm the final public designation before publication to avoid a naming conflict.

Membership Profile

Individual, professional and institutional membership.

Registration Entry Fee

KES 1,000.00

Membership is open to individuals, professionals and corporate organisations interested in advancing computing knowledge and professional practice. This entry fee is charged once at registration and is added to the annual fee of the category you select.

Application required

Fellow

KES 10,000.00 / subscription

Demonstrated substantial achievement or contribution to computing knowledge and professional practice
Executive-level contribution to ICT corporate governance
Membership is by invitation only

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Professional Member

KES 4,500.00 / subscription

Minimum diploma from a recognised institution
Demonstrated education, skills, training and experience in quality ICT service delivery
At least three years of ICT-related experience
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Training in relevant ICT standards and professional certifications
ICT governance or business-improvement qualifications

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Associate Member

KES 3,500.00 / subscription

Relevant professional certification or ICT business-related qualification
Actively engaged in specific aspects of ICT practice
At least one year of ICT-related functional experience
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

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Affiliate Member

KES 2,500.00 / subscription

Active interest in a computing career
Interest in business-systems management or security
Applicants who have not yet demonstrated the competence and experience required for Associate Membership
Student members who have graduated

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Student Member

KES 1,000.00 / subscription

Full-time or part-time student
Interest in a computing career
Interest in technology research
Interest in information security
Interest in business system

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School-Based or College Association

KES 30,000.00 / subscription

Computing associations or clubs in schools
Computing associations or clubs in colleges
Computing associations or clubs in universities

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Application required

Corporate Membership

KES 74,999.88 / subscription

Organisations, institutions and other entities interested in ACPK’s professional values and practices for their members.

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