AOTMP's Highest Organizational Recognition for Technology Providers & Advisors
The AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader Program recognizes organizations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional excellence, independently validated solutions, industry collaboration, community engagement, and advancing the technology management industry.
Organizations earn and maintain the Certified Industry Leader designation by meeting AOTMP's five Leadership Standards. The program brings together Solution Certification, Executive Advisor Certification, Industry Leadership Committee participation, and Annual Community Sponsorship into one comprehensive organizational recognition program that strengthens customer confidence and demonstrates industry leadership.
The Certified Industry Leader designation helps enterprise technology management organizations identify technology providers and advisors that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to excellence while providing participating organizations with year-round recognition, leadership opportunities, and meaningful engagement within the AOTMP community.
Leadership Standards
Organizations earn and maintain the AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader designation by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to professional excellence, customer confidence, industry collaboration, community engagement, and advancing the technology management industry.
The Certified Industry Leader designation is earned by meeting and maintaining five Leadership Standards.
Leadership Standard 1 – Solution Excellence
Maintain at least one AOTMP® Certified Solution.
Solution Certification demonstrates your organization's commitment to independently validated technology management solutions that help strengthen customer confidence and differentiate your organization within the technology management industry.
Learn More About Solution CertificationLeadership Standard 2 – Professional Excellence
Maintain a minimum of five AOTMP® Certified Executive Advisors.
Executive Advisor Certification demonstrates your organization's commitment to developing knowledgeable professionals who understand technology management best practices and are prepared to better serve enterprise technology customers.
Learn More About Executive Advisor CertificationLeadership Standard 3 – Industry Leadership
Actively participate in the AOTMP® Industry Leadership Committee.
Certified Industry Leaders collaborate with AOTMP®, enterprise technology management leaders, and other technology providers and advisors to discuss technology buyer priorities, emerging industry trends, market opportunities, industry challenges, and initiatives that help advance the technology management industry.
Participation includes contributing ideas, sharing perspectives, engaging in committee discussions, and helping shape future AOTMP research, educational programs, and industry initiatives.
Learn More About the Industry Leadership CommitteeLeadership Standard 4 – Community Engagement
Maintain an Annual Community Sponsorship.
Annual Community Sponsorship demonstrates your organization's ongoing commitment to supporting the AOTMP community through year-round visibility, educational outreach, and engagement with technology management professionals.
Learn More About Annual Community SponsorshipLeadership Standard 5 – Industry Knowledge Sharing
Contribute to the advancement of the technology management industry through ongoing education and knowledge sharing.
Certified Industry Leaders are expected to:
- Present a minimum of two educational sessions each year through AOTMP meetings or educational programs.
- Submit at least one customer success story or case study annually for AOTMP editorial review and potential publication.
These contributions help expand the industry's body of knowledge while sharing practical experience that benefits technology management professionals.
What's Included
The AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader Program combines four integrated programs that strengthen customer confidence, professional development, industry collaboration, community engagement, and organizational recognition. Organizations that earn and maintain the Certified Industry Leader designation receive all benefits associated with these programs, along with exclusive recognition reserved for Certified Industry Leaders.
Solution Certification
Includes one AOTMP® Solution Certification.
Demonstrate your organization's commitment to independently validated technology management solutions that help strengthen customer confidence and differentiate your organization within the technology management industry.
Executive Advisor Certification
Includes AOTMP® Executive Advisor Certification for up to five designated professionals.
Develop knowledgeable technology advisors who earn professional recognition and credentials demonstrating their understanding of technology management best practices.
Industry Leadership Committee
Includes participation in the AOTMP® Industry Leadership Committee.
Collaborate with enterprise technology management leaders, other technology providers and advisors, and AOTMP to discuss buyer priorities, emerging industry trends, market opportunities, and initiatives that help advance the technology management industry.
Annual Community Sponsorship
Includes all Annual Community Sponsorship benefits.
Receive year-round organizational recognition, Community Sponsor Spotlights, educational participation opportunities, customer success story and case study publication opportunities, and ongoing visibility throughout the AOTMP community.
Exclusive Certified Industry Leader Benefits
In addition to the benefits included with the four supporting programs, Certified Industry Leaders receive expanded organizational recognition, including:
- Certified Industry Leader designation.
- Certified Industry Leader digital badge and certificate.
- Certified Industry Leader organization profile on the AOTMP website.
- Recognition during AOTMP annual online meetings.
- Recognition throughout the AOTMP Advisory Council program.
- Recognition throughout AOTMP business communications.
- Business attendee lists from AOTMP annual online meetings.
- Priority consideration for educational speaking opportunities.
What the Designation Means to Your Customers
The AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader designation helps enterprise technology management organizations identify technology providers and advisors that have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional excellence, independently validated solutions, industry collaboration, community engagement, and advancing the technology management industry.
While no designation guarantees business results, Certified Industry Leader provides customers with additional confidence that your organization is committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and long-term industry leadership.
Why Organizations Pursue Certified Industry Leader
Organizations pursue the AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader designation because they want their commitment to excellence to be visible to customers, prospects, partners, and the technology management community.
The designation demonstrates that an organization has invested in its people, validated its solutions, actively collaborates with industry leaders, and contributes to advancing the technology management industry through education and knowledge sharing. More than an organizational designation, Certified Industry Leader helps organizations strengthen customer confidence, support business development efforts, differentiate themselves within the marketplace, and reinforce their long-term commitment to serving enterprise technology management organizations.
Investment
Annual Investment
The AOTMP® Certified Industry Leader Program combines multiple AOTMP programs into one comprehensive organizational recognition program.
Schedule a Strategy DiscussionYour annual investment includes:
- One AOTMP® Solution Certification (annual investment: $6,900).
- Up to five AOTMP® Executive Advisor Certifications (regularly $1,195 per certification).
- Participation in the AOTMP® Industry Leadership Committee.
- Annual Community Sponsorship (annual investment: $4,900).
- Certified Industry Leader designation.
- Certified Industry Leader digital badge and certificate.
- Certified Industry Leader organization profile.
- Exclusive Certified Industry Leader recognition throughout the AOTMP community.
Whether your organization already meets the Leadership Standards or is looking to develop a roadmap for achieving them, AOTMP® will help you determine the best path toward earning and maintaining the Certified Industry Leader designation.
Ready to Become a Certified Industry Leader?
Whether your organization already meets the Leadership Standards or is looking to develop a roadmap for achieving them, AOTMP® is here to help.
We'll answer your questions, review the five Leadership Standards, explain the programs included with Certified Industry Leader, discuss how organizations use the designation to strengthen customer confidence and support business development, and provide program pricing. Together, we'll review your organization's current participation, identify any remaining Leadership Standards, and discuss the best path toward earning and maintaining the AOTMP Certified Industry Leader designation.