ISEB Qualifications Mark Lovell Deputy Director Examinations The

ISEB Qualifications Mark Lovell Deputy Director (Examinations) The British Computer Society North London Branch 26 th June 2002

What are ISEB qualifications? • Industry recognised certification that measures: - Competence } - Ability } in many areas of IS - Performance } • With the aim of: - Raising industry standards - Promoting career development - Providing competitive edge for employers North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Qualification areas • • • IT Service Management Software Testing Project Management Business Systems Development Business & Management Skills Data Protection Information Security Information Communications Technology Programme & Project Support Office IS Consultancy Practice North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Examination delivery • Types of Examination - Multiple choice - Written - Oral • Venues - Training providers (with ISEB invigilation) - ISEB organised venues - Prometric test centres • Training - Mandatory or optional - All training providers must be accredited North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Quality Assurance • Executive Committee - Strategy - Policy and Standards - Monitoring of Quality and Performance • Subject Boards - Syllabus and Regulations - Monitoring of Quality and Performance - Examinations Panel - Accreditation Panel North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Accreditation • Accreditation (paper-based, 2 reviewers) – 2 stage process • Organisation details and facilities • Full set of course materials – Normally for a 3 year period, renewable • Candidate results monitored • Changes to course must be submitted for approval • Audit (visit-based, 1 auditor) – At least one audit per accreditation period North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Benefits for the Training Provider • ISEB recognition • Syllabus developed by industry specialists • National marketing support from the BCS North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Benefits for the Employer • Improved IS performance • Attraction of high calibre staff • Enhanced employee motivation and commitment • Independence from any particular package or software provider North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Benefits for the Employee • High quality training • External recognition of ability and competence • Demonstration of professional career development • Increased career prospects • Individual sense of achievement North London Branch 26 th June 2002

Growth North London Branch 26 th June 2002