Institute For Certification Of Computer Professionals Research Articles

Ethical belief and behavior of managers using information technology for decision making in Hong Kong

Examines the standards of ethical belief and ethical behavior of managers using information technology for decision making in Hong Kong. Proposes that a way of maintaining higher standards of ethics in IT practice is by adopting codes of conduct. Uses the seven ethical codes of the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) as the measurement tool. These seven codes are accountability, conflict of interest, disclosure, integrity, personal conduct, protection of privacy, and social responsibility. Presents the results of a questionnaire survey of managers belonging to an IT Management Club of a computer society in Hong Kong. Concludes that the seven codes are adequate indicators for measuring ethical standards for managers.

Professional certification through ICCP

This article deals with professional and entry-level certification through the examination programs of the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP). The material is organized by frequently-asked questions (FAQs).

Qualifications of Information Technology College Faculties: The Role of Formal Education and Professional Certification

The Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) Education Foundation awarded a grant to the Applied Computer Science Department at Illinois State University to survey the qualifications and certifications held by information technology college faculty. The survey instrument was mailed to a random sample of information technology department chairs at two-year and four-year colleges. The overall response rate was 41 percent. Issues covered include faculty composition and qualifications, ways of certifying information technology faculty, continuing education requirements and recognition of ICCP certification. Survey results show major diversity in faculty composition and qualification requirements.

Continuing education activities of the ACM

Continuing education is a major concern for most professional societies. This is especially true for ones like ACM, whose members are working at the leading edge of technology - both in research and within numerous application areas. ACM, through its Education Board, sponsors several different activities to assist members in their quest to keep abreast of the latest technical developments. This panel has several purposes. On the one hand it will serve as a means for disseminating more widely information on our current projects. In addition it will allow us to receive feedback from the membership with respect to how they perceive theses activities, what changes they might like to see, and what new projects we should be considering. Among the topics that will be discussed are Self Assessment Procedures, Professional Development Seminars, Tutorial Weeks, and accreditation efforts, and Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) activities. After these activities are briefly described, the remainder of the session will be devoted to answering questions and soliciting ideas from the audience.

The role of computer science education in certification of computer professionals

Certification of computer professionals has been in the limelight over the past year or so, particularly with respect to activities leading to the creation of the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) [1]. Most of the effort of those involved to date has been on organizational matters, but our attention is now turned to planning for improvements in existing testing programs and to the establishment of new programs. If these are to be effective, computer science education must have a major role. In keeping with the interests of SIGCSE, I wish to comment on that role from the perspective of one involved with the Institute. First I will set the context for my remarks by discussing the professional status of computing personnel and then certification and critically related activities will be described.