Activities

As an "arm" of the ICCP, the Foundation works independently to perform various activities to keep current with the technological and industrial needs of the IS profession. Examples of the various activities performed are as follow:

Conducting of surveys to determine the type and level of instruction in the computing field provided by various institutions. The purpose of such surveys is to assist educational organizations in meeting the training and education needs of the information technology industry.

Developing a set of guidelines and procedures which can be used to monitor legislative activities that relate to the computing profession. Such guidelines are to be used in preparing or reviewing potential legislation related to the computing and information technology field.

The Foundation also conducts opinion surveys to acquire certificate holders' opinions of the appropriateness a nd value of the certification examinations.

Research Pursuits

The Foundation has conducted surveys and research in a variety of areas related to our industry at the request of the ICCP Board of Directors or suggestions submitted by people in the industry. Foundation projects must have universal usefulness and be designed to improve professionals as well as the organizations they serve. Foundation programs also show the public how certification benefits society in many ways. Such deep and involved commitment is best appreciated by reviewing a few current and proposed Education Foundation projects. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can be involved with the projects and the Education Foundation.

List of previous projects

Current projects

Volunteering on projects

Funding projects

Project proposal/suggestions