1. What is the Industry Professors Association?
The Industry Professors Association recognises and celebrates professionals with deep practical expertise, transforming their knowledge into learning resources to benefit communities worldwide.
2. Who can join the Industry Professors Association?
Anyone with extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing their knowledge can join, starting as an Associate – Free Assessment and progressing to Industry Professor.
3. What is the title of Industry Professor®?
It is a prestigious recognition of mastery in your field, awarded to those who codify and share their deep personal professional knowledge through our structured process.
4. What are the membership levels?
These are the levels:
Free Assessment – Associate Membership: For professionals ready to explore their opportunity to become an Industry Professor – expires in 30 days
Industry Professor® Membership: Meeting the criteria of;
i. Experience and Duration within a field of Industry recognised by ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations.
ii. Recognition by industry authorities, associations, institutions and peers or holding senior positions within Industry bodies
iii. Demonstrated commitment to share their personal practical knowledge with others via education or training or publicly sharing their knowledge
5. Can I upgrade my membership later?
Yes, you can start at the Free Assessment and upgrade as your journey progresses.
Free Assessment – Associate Membership
6. What does Free Assessment – Associate Membership include?
Associate membership includes our response from our research of your professional profile and published online under your name. (expires in 30 days)
7. What happens after I join as an Associate?
You’ll be asked to provide your LinkedIn profile. Our team will create the response to measure your professional profile against our criteria.
Industry Professor® Membership
10. What does Industry Professor® membership involve?
Significant industry experience + Recognition from your Industry peers + your demonstrated commitment to share your personal practical knowledge with others via education or training. A continuation to share your knowledge which will be made up from your endorsed curated and created content, published globally under your authorship.
11. How do I qualify for Industry Professor® membership?
You’ll need to demonstrate mastery in your field, recognised by your Industry and participate in our discovery process to codify your knowledge.
12. What is the process?
You will sign up via our Join Now links and pay the Application Fee. These funds are used for us to submit your Application to our Admissions Committee who review and make a judgement about your application to be an Industry Professor®. You will receive a notification of your application.
13. If successful, what NEXT?
You will be required to pay the 1st year Membership fee which grants you the right to use our trademark, “Industry Professor” and the post nominals p.indpa. To renew the next year, there is a requirement for you to continue to share your knowledge, which our online services can assist in creating eBooks, articles and further educational resources.
Content Creation
14. What is the Q&A process?
It’s a verbal, guided discussion designed to uncover and codify your practical knowledge into structured learning resources.
15. What types of content will be created?
Content includes articles, blog posts, and e-books, all aligned with Australia’s VET standards and published under your authorship.
Benefits
16. What are the benefits of joining?
You’ll gain recognition, build your online profile, connect with like-minded professionals, and leave a lasting legacy by sharing your expertise.
17. Can I use post-nominals after joining?
Yes, Industry Professors can use “P.INDPA.”, Associates Free Assessment are not authorised to use any post nominals until they upgrade to Industry Professor
Recognition and Legacy
18. How is my expertise recognised?
Your knowledge is aligned with Australia’s VET standards and transformed into validated, shareable resources.
19. How does this process benefit others?
Your insights are shared globally, enriching learning communities and helping to skill future generations.
Practical Details
20. Is the membership fee tax-deductible?
Yes, in Australia, membership fees up to $42 are tax-deductible.
21. How do I get started?
Choose your membership level on our website, complete the payment, and follow the instructions to begin the process.
22. Who can I contact for more information?
Reach out to us via our website or email for any further questions.