BECOMING A MEMBER?
BECOMING A MEMBER: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1 Do i have to pay fees to become a member of IAAD ?
Since the Association is just starting, and all services are not yet available, no fees will be payable during the initial 6 months of operations. This will allow potential members and advisers to join in order to see our objectives and intentions and to get some idea what resources and services will eventually be available from IAAD. Later on (from 1 Nov 2024), modest annual fees will be payable, depending on the level of membership, to allow the development of services
2 I am a student at a university or college studying AI or AI -agent-related topics. Can I join IAAD?
Yes, you can. it is free while you are a student and you will be a student member (S.IAAD)
3 I am an unemployed graduate hoping to start a career as an AI -agent developer. Can i join IAAD ?
Yes, you can and we particularly welcome applications from those in Low- and Middle-Income Countries ( LMICs) where we know graduate unemployment is particularly high. You can join at a very low cost as a Graduate member ( G.IAAD) to get access to the various free resources and templates available at IAAD. Later you can apply to become an Associate Member while you start your new career and eventually become a member and pay the relevant annual membership fees.
4 I am not a programmer but am learning to become an AI-agent developer using no code templates. Can I join IAAD?
Yes you can join IAAD as an Associate Member until you gain some direct experience in developing AI- agents for clients. To be eligible to become a member you will need to show that you have successfully completed 3 verifiable projects where you have developed an AI agent to assist local businesses to introduce AI into their business processes to improve productivity and profitability. You can complete the application for Associate membership now and once you have completed 3 projects you can come back to apply for full membership. Even as an Associate Member ( A.IAAD) you will be able to access all the resources available at IAAD
5 I am an experience programmer and have developed AI products and services for several clients , do I have to complete the online application?
Yes, you do. Please complete the online application to join IAAD. We will need information from you regarding work experience or education related to AI products or services development a . This information is sent to the Membership Committee for review, checking and approval. Please note it can take a couple of weeks to process your application. When accepted by the Membership Committee you will be sent a confirmation email welcoming you to the IAAD as a member (M.IAAD ).
6 How do i qualify to become a Fellow of the Association
Fellowship ( F.IAAD) is the highest category of membership and is reserved for those who have been in a leadership role in the development of AI or AI- agents or who are widely recognised to have made a significant contribution to the development of ai-agent developers by providing free templates or training courses or reviewing and reporting on developments related to ai agents. Prominent experts may be invited to become fellows. Fellowship is by invitation or nomination process only – an individual may not apply for this grade level, it is awarded by peers and the IAAD. The nomination form must include 5 IAAD members’ names on the application supporting the nomination for a fellowship. Decisions on awarding fellowships will be made by the membership committee in consultation with the then current President of IAAD.
CONTACT IAAD TO GET A NOMINATION FORM FOR FELLOWSHIP