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Computer systems design, data management, data warehousing, computer and network design and related services industry is expected to experience rapid growth, adding 453,000 jobs between now and 2016 Employment in these job areas is expected to grow at 27 percent per year Top five - hottest jobs growth in IT

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Certifications: ACP, CBIP, CCP, CDMP, ISA, I.S.P.

1. Associate Computing Professional (ACP-new entrants into IT <2yrs)
2. Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP - Global)
3. Certified Computing Professional (CCP- Global)
4. Certified Data Management Professionals (CDMP - Global)
5. Ceritified IT Compliance Professional (CITCP) - Global
6 . Certified IT Consultant (CITC) - Global
7. Information Systems Analyst (ISA)-ACM, AIS, AITP Model Curriculum
8. Information Systems Professional (I.S.P. - Canada)

The ICCP was established to credential the highest level of professional for the following professions. To get more information on the job requirements, we have direct links to the U.S. Department of Labor for job descriptions and statistics on salaries and working conditions.

Systems Analysts, Computer Scientists, Computer Programmers, Database Administrators, Business Analysts, Network Administrators, Computer Software Engineers, Information Technology Managers, Chief Information/Technology Officers, Computer Security Analysts, Telecommunications Analysts, Business Intelligence Professionals, Data Management Professionals,IS/ IT Consultants
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The Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) is located in Des Plaines (a suburb of Chicago), Illinois, USA. It is the world's leading certification body for information and communications technology (ICT) professionals.

There is no doubt Certification is the way to the top of the computing profession. And the prestigious CCP designation...Certified Computing Professional...from ICCP, is recognized worldwide by employers, educational institutes and peers as validation of its holders' computing knowledge and experience.

The CCP is the standard which others covet.

That's because ICCP, the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals, is acknowledged throughout the information and communications technology sectors as the most authoritative source of professional certification. Our CCP examinations demand a high degree of professional competence from those who pass; consequently, the designation is powerful evidence of the high level of attainment of a true Certified Computing Professional.

In tough economic times, certification adds to your professional credibility and gives you an advantage in the competitive job market. The recognition and personal stature that comes with the CCP designation makes ICCP the industry’s leading professional certification organization.

If you are one of the 55,000 current certificate holders, congratulations on achieving this Mark of Distinction that sets you apart as a true ICT professional.

For new entrants into the field of computing the Associate Computing Professional (ACP) designation is the most appropriate qualification and you can achieve it with a 50% or more pass mark on the professional examinations.

Many universities and colleges use the ICCP examinations to test their students' exiting knowledge and competency as validation of their curriculum, faculty and educational processes. This data is especially useful when colleges and Universities seek to retain their status as accredited educational institutes of the various government and national professional bodies.

If you have not yet gained the designation of Certified Computing Professional(CCP) or Associate Computing Professional(ACP), then this is the place to find out how to qualify and why it is of value for you to do so.

ICCP, CCP(Certified Computing Professional), ACP(Associate Computing Professional), CDP(Certified Data Processor), CCP(Certified Computer Programmer), CSP(Certified Systems Professional) are registered trademarks of the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals and any use, without the express consent of the ICCP is prohibited.

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Presidents, Directors of Certification and Executive Directors since 1973

Presidents
1973 - 1976 John K. Swearingen, CCP
1976 - 1977 Fred H. Harris
1977 - 1979 G. Gary Casper, Ph.D., CCP
1979 - 1981 Merton R. Walker, CCP (Deceased)
1981 - 1983 Roland D. Spaniol, PH.D., CCP
1983 - 1984 Robert P. Campbell, CCP
1985 - 1986 Thomas W. Briggs II, CCP
1987 James R. Shackleford III, CCP
1988 - 1989 Mike Maier, CCP
1990 - 1991 Anderson H. Vaughan, CCP
1992 - 1993 Michael R. Fitzpatrick, CCP
1994 Linda T. Taylor, CQA, CCP
1995 Robert S. Tipton, CCP
1996 Kewal Dhariwal, I.S.P., CCP
1997 Rich Pawlicki, CCP
1998 - 1999 Joanne Ward, CCP
2000 Kewal Dhariwal, I.S.P., CCP
2001 - 2004 Jacqueline Luciano, PMP, CCP
2005 - 2008: Patricia Cupoli, MBA, CBIP, CCP, CDMP
2009 Joyce C. Little, PhD, CCP

Executive Directors
1984 - 1995 George Eggert, CCP
1995 - 1998 Perry Anthony
2001 - Present: Kewal Dhariwal, I.S.P., CCP

Directors of Certification
Coleman Furr, CCP
Scott Hill, CCP
Tom Handley, CCP
Terry Linkletter, CCP
Pat Kauffold, CCP
Patricia Cupoli, CCP
John Whitehouse, Jr., CCP

Associate Computing Professional

The Associate Computing Professional (ACP) is awarded when a person passes the Information Systems CORE Examination, plus one other ICCP examination (language or specialty) at the 50% or higher passing score.

Certified Business Intelligence Professional (Global)

The Certified Business Intelligence Professional - Practitioner Level is awarded when a person passes the following three ICCP Examinations at the 50% or higher score: Information Systems CORE Examination, Data Warehousing, plus one of I.T. Management (Leadership and Management track), Business Information Systems (Business Analytics Track), Data Management (Data Analysis & Design Track), Systems Development (Data Integration Track), Systems Security or Database Administration (Administration & Technology Track).

The Certified Business Intelligence Professional - Mastery Level is awarded when a person passes the following three ICCP Examinations at the 70% or higher score: Information Systems CORE Examination, Data Warehousing, plus one of I.T. Management (Leadership and Management track), Business Information Systems (Business Analytics Track), Data Management (Data Analysis & Design Track), Systems Development (Data Integration Track), Systems Security or Database Administration (Administration & Technology Track).

Note: These programs are jointly administered by the ICCP and the TDWI: The Data Warehousing Institute and a joint certificate is issued by the two organizations.

Certified Computing Professional (CCP)

The CCP is the pinnacle of achievement for Information Technology Management, Business and Systems Analysts and Computer Professionals world-wide. It requires the highest standards for the profession - that is, passing the Information Systems CORE examination, plus two specialty examinations at the Expert-Mastery level (70% or higher over each examination). The CCP holder is automatically enrolled into the Recertification program.

Certified Data Management Professional - Practitioner (50% or higher) or Mastery (70% or higher) in three ICCP examinations. The CDMP holder is automatically enrolled into the Recertification program.

DAMA the Data Management Association and ICCP have jointly constructed the Data Management Professional designation for the global data industry. Flexibility is key to professionals being able to move into different job roles within organizations throughout the world. In order to do the job as a Database Administrator, or Data Manager, or Data Warehousing specialist, you can take a number of ICCP examinations to identify if you have the requisite skillset for the job requirements:

Management: Core, Data (Resource) Management, Integrated Project Management or I.T. Management.
Architecture: Core, Data (Resource) Management, One of [Data Warehousing, Database Administration, or Systems Development, and Systems Architecture (Future required- Zachman:2004-5).
Data Analysis & Design: Core, Data (Resource) Management, One of [Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Systems Development, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Information Quality (Future - MIT/Wang: 2004-5), Systems Architecture (Future- Zachman:2004-5).
Database Administration: Core, Database Administration, One of [Data Warehousing, Data (Resource) Management, Systems Development, Systems Security, Information Quality (Future - MIT/Wang: 2004-5), Systems Architecture (Future- Zachman:2004-5).
Data Warehousing:Core, Data Warehousing, One of [Data (Resource) Management, Integrated Project Management, I.T. Management, Information Quality (Future - MIT/Wang: 2004-5), Systems Architecture (Future- Zachman:2004-5).
Meta Data / Repository Management: Core, Data (Resource) Management, One of [Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Systems Development, Integrated Project Management, I.T. Management, Information Quality (Future - MIT/Wang: 2004-5), Systems Architecture (Future- Zachman:2004-5).
Data / Information Quality:Core, Data (Resource) Management, One of [Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Integrated Project Management, Information Quality (Future - MIT/Wang: 2004-5), Systems Architecture (Future- Zachman:2004-5).

Certified IT Compliance Professional (CITCP)

This certification program requires that you take training from the IT Governance Group - ITGG (which is a subsidiary of the SOX Institute) before you can take the examination. During the Beta Examination period (September 2007-November 2007) you may purchase the training materials for self study before sitting for the examination from the ITGG. To arrange to take the examination and pay for it, please contact the ICCP office or the ITGG. The Certified IT Governance Professional (CITGP) is a higher level credential and you may find information on requirements for that program directly from the ITGG website. The ICCP furnishes the examination and certificates to support this credential. The CITCP holder is automatically enrolled into the Recertification program.

Certified IT Consultant (CITC)

This certification program is offered along with the Independent Computer Consultants Association (www.icca.org ). The requirements are that you pass the Information Systems CORE examination, plus the IT Consulants' Examination, plus one Specialty examination at the 70% or higher score for each examination. For programming consultants, it is recommended that you substitute two programming language examinations (JAVA, VB, C++, C Language, BASIC, COBOL, etc.) for the one Specialty examination. The CITC holder is automatically enrolled into the Recertification program.

Information Systems Analyst

This certification program has been designed for graduating seniors from 4 year undergraduate Information Systems degree programs, especially for those universities following the Information Systems Model Curriculum (ACM, AITP, and AIS sponsored).

A 50% or higher pass in the approximatley 3 hour long ISA examination, plus an undergraduate degree, qualifies an individual to receive the title of ISA-Practitioner and at 70% or higher grade, is specified as ISA-Mastery level. A holder of the ISA is automatically enrolled into the ICCP Recertification program.

NOTE: When you take this examination at your college or University, you are given the option of paying for the credential right after your receive your score and if you pass the examination. Your certificate will be mailed to you based on the ICCP receiving confirmation directly from your University of you having graduated successfully from your program.

The ISA program is jointly administered by the office at ICCP and the Center for Computing Education Research (CCER) - a division of the ICCP Education Foundation.

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Information Systems Professional (I.S.P. - Canada)

The Information Systems Professional is a designation awarded by the Canadian Information Processing Society and requires that you pass three ICCP examinations: Information Systems CORE Examination plus two (of the 25 available) specialty examinations. For more information visit CIPS IS Professional Standards - Exam Route.

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Last updated: May 19, 2009