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Establishes CBOK Alliance
Des Plaines, IL - The ICCP Education Foundation announces the establishment of an international Alliance of Professional Organizations to research and compile an Information Technology (IT) Common body of Knowledge (CBOK). This effort will be known as the IT CBOK Project. The mission of the IT CBOK will be to develop and publish a document outlining the agreed upon "core" areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities that all Information Technology/Systems Professionals should possess. The IT CBOK will be compiled from many sources which have already developed and published Bodies of Knowledge (BOKS) and/or developed them as the underpinnings of certification programs in any IT-related discipline. The primary sources will be existing non-vendor specific BOKS developed and published by non-profit professional associations and organizations worldwide. Another source will be "Model" curriculums for Computer Science and Computer Information Science undergraduate and graduate programs, also published by non-profit organizations. There are five major steps to the development of the IT CBOK, in which we would like to have broad participation and input: 1. Finding or building a data base or tools or set of data bases for the existing Bodies of Knowledge. 2. Finding and utilizing a "search engine" or other tool to permit mapping/cross indexing of "similar" Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), based initially on keyword, phrases and word strings. 3. Mapping of the "outlines" and adoption or development of a "generic" outline of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) categories, based on the candidate BOKS. 4. Analysis of the "similar" keywords, phrases, and word strings to develop or adopt one of them as the "generic" model IT CBOK description of that particular KSA. 5. Develop and publish a report with the Model IT CBOK internationally, after review by qualified, interested parties worldwide. PLAN: Due to the widespread interest and continued need for a Common Body of Knowledge for professionals in the Information Systems industry, an alliance of several Education Foundations and other IT/IS related organizations should be implemented to form the IT CBOK Alliance which will jointly manage the IT CBOK Project. It is hoped that as many professional organizations as possible, representing all sectors and specialties within the IT industry, will choose to join the IT CBOK Alliance. It is particularly hoped that those organizations which have developed a relevant Body of Knowledge Report, a certification program, or a Model Curriculum will choose to participate in the Alliance. The IT CBOK Alliance will cooperate together to provide the resources and expertise essential to insure the success of the project. Representatives nominated by it CBOK Alliance members will manage the IT CBOK Project. OUTCOMES: The development of a IT CBOK can be an important foundation for the growth of Information Technology and Systems as a profession. With such a definition, potential employers will have a starting point for establishing and evaluating candidate qualifications and developing appropriate training plans and programs, individuals will have a clearer understanding of the baseline KSAs required to be an IT professional, and legislators wishing to develop programs to promote the common good and protect the public will have a point of reference for their deliberations. IT CBOK information is necessary to create and qualify/accredit certifying examinations for our industry. For example, the ICCP Certification Council could use such information in order to create and offer up-to-date certification examinations as computer/information technology changes. Another possible outcome of an IT CBOK might be the development of a program for the certification/accreditation of educational curriculums and training programs, both public and private. MEMBERSHIP AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Organizations interested in the IT CBOK Alliance may request membership or additional information by sending E-Mail or a letter to the ICCP office in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA. The ICCP Education Foundation will coordinate the establishment and management of the IT CBOK Alliance.
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