Consultants to the Profession Membership

What are the ITA Membership requirements?

In order to qualify as a Consultant to the Profession member, you must:
  • Express interest to a member of the Board or Executive Management of ITA.
  • Have a history or track record of delivering quality products and/or services to the IT profession.
  • Agree to promote ITA Membership and the ITA Fall Collaborative to your clients and associates.
  • Employ professionals who have demonstrated a willingness to serve in volunteer capacities to further the IT profession.
  • Endorse, in writing, the ITA Code of Professional Conduct.
Why should you choose to join the ITA?

As an ITA Consultant to the Profession member, you and your firm would enjoy these benefits:
  • Visibility and access to the leading IT Practice Firms and Partners focused on the SMB space. With approximately 100 Practice Firm Members and Partners, these organizations are the leaders in providing IT products and services to the SMB industry and are ideal prospects for your services to this profession.
  • The ITA provides a great environment for building stronger relationships with IT industry leaders, including:
  • Attendance at two ITA events each year to network with peers and leaders in premier settings with first-class accommodations.
  • ITA Fall Collaborative complimentary table-top exhibit space and 1 complimentary registration for your corporate representative.
  • Opportunities to speak at ITA events and participate in ITA leadership roles and committees, as available.
  • Special access to most ITA Members Only information on the ITA website.
  • Access to current, real-world market intelligence through benchmarking, best practices and demographic information made available to members at our meetings and via our website.
  • The ability to promote your firm's skill sets, experiences and accomplishments to the profession's leading firms.
  • Access to ITA marketing support that includes:
    • Participation in a new member press release upon membership acceptance.
    • An ITA website listing.
    • Access to the ITA logo for your use in promoting your ITA affiliation.
  • The ability to enhance your business, your network and your skills and have fun while doing it!
How can I take maximum advantage of my ITA membership?

When you become an ITA member, you affiliate yourself with a highly recognized and respected community of IT professionals. To maximize the ITA's brand recognition for yourself and the profession, member firms are encouraged to:

  • Participate actively in the ITA. You will not benefit from the incredible resources and networking opportunities if you are not involved.
  • Use the ITA logo as described in the ITA Logo Usage Guidelines on your:
    • Letterhead.
    • Website.
    • Company literature.
  • Link your website to the ITA website.
  • Actively promote the ITA to your IT clients. The ITA urges you to use the ITA Value Propositions for the different member types in your ITA-related marketing communications with your clients.
  • Network with other ITA members, including linking to their websites when appropriate.
How do I join?

To join the ITA, you must complete our on-line Member Profile and Application for our review and agree that you and other members of your firm will adhere to the ITA Code of Professional Conduct.

When you meet our membership criteria and are approved, you must then:

  • Submit your one-time enrollment fee (currently $3,500)1. The enrollment fee includes your first year's annual fee.
  • Agree to pay the annual fee by September 1 of each year thereafter (currently $3,500)1.
  • Sign the ITA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Maintain your membership qualifications, including timely payment of invoices for meeting cost sharing and support fees.
Who do I contact for more information?

To learn more about the ITA, contact our Executive Director at (480) 515-2003.

1All enrollment and annual fees are reviewed annually by the ITA Board of Directors.