The Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA) represents a variety of information technology consultants who provide consulting, implementation, support, training, strategic planning, and business analysis services. Member firms are independent, i.e., they will only propose to do work that is within their core competence, and will not be influenced by any vendor or product.

The ICCA, established in 1976 and headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is a not-for-profit trade organization whose purpose is to elevate the quality of the computer consulting industry. Member firms consider that ethical conduct, product, and honest dealing with their clients are the way to succeed in business. ICCA helps its member firms by providing member benefits, services, and local chapters in metropolitan areas where like-minded consultants can meet and learn from each other.

About ICCA

The ICCA ceased operations and reformed as of December 31, 2009.
It consists of chapters across the United States and members worldwide. ICCA is one of six major computer-related associations represented on the Board of Directors of The Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

The Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals is an institution for professional certification in the Computer engineering and Information technology industry...

 (ICCP).

ICCA was founded in Missouri in 1976, and formed with three basic purposes:

• To promote professionalism within the industry;
• To make the business community aware of the products and services available from independent consultants;
• To provide group type benefits to members.

Members of the ICCA are computer and software experts who have practical experience with the industry's rapidly changing technology. They use, recommend and install the latest products, and help corporations and individuals utilize the capabilities of the technology they own.

As independent consultants, ICCA members objectively support the best computer or software solutions in all areas of the computer industry, from hardware design to systems integration to employee training. Most have 10 or more years of experience in the computer field and are full-time computer consultants who own their own businesses.

ICCA is an international organization that provides a forum for consultants to support each other in their effort to provide clients with the best computer and software solutions. Through national conferences, chapter meetings, and the Internet, members can develop business referral relationships as well as hear top-notch speakers. ICCA offers consultants legislative monitoring along with a variety of member benefits and services.

Mission statement

ICCA's mission is to support the success of independent computer consultants in providing professional services to their clients.

Through chapters, educational conferences and programs, government and vendor relations activities, publications, and electronic forums, ICCA members encourage high standards of performance in the industry, increase understanding of computer resources within the client community, and enhance recognition of the computer consulting profession as a valuable and important resource for today's computer dependent society.

Local Chapters

The ICCA has various local chapters, including:

• Chicago
  Chicago
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• Dallas/Ft. Worth
• Delaware Valley
  Delaware Valley
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• Greater Boston
• Washington (DC)
  Washington, D.C.
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• Kansas City
  Kansas City Metropolitan Area
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• Minnesota
  Minnesota
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• Northern New Jersey
  New Jersey
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• NYC Metro
  New York City
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• San Francisco Bay Area
  San Francisco Bay Area
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