Powering Australia’s technology brilliance.
ACS vision and mission statements
Vision statement – the future state we seek to achieve:
An Australia powered by highly skilled, diverse and trusted tech professionals inspiring positive change through technology.
Mission statement – how we will achieve our vision:
Accelerate the growth of diverse and highly skilled tech professionals, equipping them with the right skills and knowledge, networks and recognition needed to advance their careers and Australia’s technology, now and in the future.
We deliver value for our members, businesses and society in four ways:
Community
We foster an innovative and inclusive community dedicated to powering positive change through technology.
49,500+
Members
12,000
Event attendees a year
Capability
We set the standard for assessing, developing and recognising the skills and experience of technology professionals.
11,128+
Learning Accelerator unique users
35,000+
Digital resources
Career
We create career pathways to guide technology professionals and ensure Australia has a pipeline of talent with the right skills and knowledge.
46
Accredited universities
48,000
CPD hours uploaded
Migration
We assess and support skilled IT and Data Science migrants to address critical skills shortages, improve diversity and enrich Australia’s workforce.
39,202+
Skilled migrant applicants/past 12 months
7,107
ACS Professional Year graduates/past 12 months
Powering Australia’s technology community
ACS events
From skills workshops and masterclasses to inspiring speeches from thought leaders, ACS brings together diverse groups with shared interests at over 600 networking and professional development events each year.
ACS branches
ACS branches foster local tech communities, providing ACS members with career resources and networking opportunities and in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Technology and Innovation Hubs exclusively for ACS members.
Powering Australia’s technology standards
ACS Skillsoft
ACS Skillsoft is an online platform providing customised, self-serve learning and development. ACS members have exclusive access to build in-demand technical skills and critical interpersonal capabilities by exploring various courses.
ACS Certifications
ACS offers Certified Technologist (CT) and Certified Professional (CP) certifications with specialisms in cybersecurity and safety-critical systems. ACS certifications are independent, unbiased and benchmarked against SFIA.
Powering Australia’s tech professionals
ACS Aspire learning journeys
Develop a learning plan to address skills gaps and achieve career ambitions. ACS Aspire learning journeys provide ACS members with a personalised plan to build abilities and knowledge, close skills gaps and propel them towards their future roles.
ACS Industry Insights
ACS Industry Insights hosts leading figures from Australia’s tech sector, people with ground-breaking ideas and future-shaping thinking. The long-running and successful event series gives ACS members first-hand insights and knowledge.
Powering Australia’s global technology workforce
ACS Migration Skills Assessment
ACS is authorised by the Australian government to assess the skills and experience of international tech professionals considering a move to Australia. The ACS Migration Skills Assessment is critical to addressing the tech sector’s skills shortage.
ACS Professional Year in IT
The ACS Professional Year in IT is a job-readiness program for overseas students. Designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, it includes a 12-week internship and may provide five points towards a permanent residency.
Join ACS
ACS represents Australia’s largest tech community with 50,000+ members from across business, government and education.
ACS equips members with the right skills and knowledge, networks and recognition to power Australia’s technology brilliance.
