Associations
The following are associations that I have found useful:
Association of International Product Marketing & Management (AIPMM)
- The hub of all things product management.
Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS)
- The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) is Canada's association of IT professionals. CIPS works to establish IT standards and IT best practices that will benefit Canada, the Canadian IT industry, and the Canadian IT professional.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- The world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
- (ISC)² is the global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers.
- "Security Transcends Technology."
Macintosh User Group of Ottawa (MUGOO)
- MUGOO is the Macintosh User Group of Ottawa - a volunteer organization that promotes and supports the use of Apple Macintosh computers. MUGOO is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
- OCRI is Ottawa's lead economic development corporation - bringing business, education and research together to help local technology companies thrive locally and compete globally.
Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)
- PDMA is the premier advocate and comprehensive resource for the profession of product development and innovation.
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the licensing and regulating body for engineering in Ontario. It fulfills the same role for engineers as the College of Physicians and Surgeons for doctors or the Law Society of Upper Canada for lawyers.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- PMI is the leading global association for the project management profession. Since its founding in 1969, it has been at the forefront of working with business to create project management standards and techniques that work.
Toastmasters International
- Through club activities and conferences, Toastmasters helps its members improve their communication and leadership skills while fostering self-confidence and personal growth.