Computer professional bodies are official organizations or associations formed by computer professionals. They help guide, control, and support people who work in computer-related fields.

1. Computer professional bodies promote good ethics (right behavior) among computer professionals.


2. they Organize training, workshops, and seminars for computer professionals.


3. Computer professional bodies issue certificates to qualified computer experts.


4. They protect the interest of their members.


5. Computer professional bodies set standards for the computer profession.


6. They advise the government on computer matters.


7. Computer professional bodies help members stay up-to-date with the latest technology.

	Name of Body	Full Meaning	Description
1	CPRN	Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria)	Regulates and controls the practice of computer professionals in Nigeria.
2	NCS	Nigeria Computer Society	The umbrella body for IT professionals in Nigeria; promotes IT development.
3	ISPON	Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria	An organization for people who develop software in Nigeria.
4	NITDA	National Information Technology Development Agency	A government agency that helps develop and regulate IT in Nigeria.
5	IEEE	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	An international body that helps set standards for technology and electronics, including computers.
6	ACM	Association for Computing Machinery	A global organization that supports computing professionals and students.
7	ITAN	Information Technology Association of Nigeria	Promotes IT business and professionals in Nigeria
8	IMIS	Institute for the Management of Information Systems	Provides training in managing computer systems
9	NIG	Nigeria Internet Group	Promotes internet use and development in Nigeria

1. Promotes the growth and development of information technology in Nigeria.


2. Encourages the use of locally made IT products and solutions.


3. Protects the interests of IT companies and professionals in Nigeria.


4. Organizes workshops, seminars, and training for IT professionals.


5. Works with the government to make good IT policies.


6. Helps members keep up with the latest technology trends.

1. They Provides training and professional qualifications in managing computer and information systems.


2. They Helps members learn how to manage IT systems in organizations.


3. IMIS Encourages high standards in the use and management of computer systems.


4. They Promotes good ethics (right behavior) among information system managers.


5. They Supports research and development in information systems.

1. The Nigeria Internet Group Promotes safe, responsible, and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria.


2. The Nigeria Internet Group Organizes seminars and conferences on internet development.


3. The Nigeria Internet Group Works to expand access to the internet across Nigeria.


4. The Nigeria Internet Group Provides advice to government and organizations on internet-related issues.


5. The Nigeria Internet Group Encourages internet security and privacy among users.


6. The Nigeria Internet Group Supports development of local internet content and services.

1. Registers qualified computer professionals in Nigeria.


2. They Controls and regulates the practice of computer professionals in Nigeria.


3. They Ensures that only registered (certified) people work as computer professionals.


4. They Sets standards and rules for the computer profession in Nigeria.


5. Punishes members who break the rules of the profession.


6. Advises the government on computer-related matters.

1. Nigeria Computer Society Promotes the use and development of Information Technology (IT) in Nigeria.


2. They Brings together computer professionals, companies, and students under one body.


3. they Organizes conferences, workshops, and seminars to train members.


4. They Supports research and innovation in IT.


5. NCS Encourages the use of computers in schools, offices, and industries.


6. Nigeria Computer Society Advises government on policies related to IT development.