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North London Branch 26th June 2002
ISEB Qualifications
Mark Lovell
Deputy Director (Examinations)The British Computer Society
North London Branch 26th June 2002
What are ISEBqualifications?
• 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
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Qualificationareas
• 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
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Examinationdelivery
• 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
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QualityAssurance
• 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
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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
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Benefits for theTraining Provider
• ISEB recognition
• Syllabus developed by industry specialists
• National marketing support from the BCS
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Benefits for theEmployer
• Improved IS performance
• Attraction of high calibre staff
• Enhanced employee motivation and commitment
• Independence from any particular package or software provider
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Benefits for theEmployee
• High quality training
• External recognition of ability and competence
• Demonstration of professional career development
• Increased career prospects
• Individual sense of achievement
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GrowthNo of Candidates taking ISEB Qualifications
589 658 696 638 418
983 14142698 3530
7489
370524
571
731
1084
108132
118
769571
39111
98800
1539
211
1333
2498
3308
182168
339
438
472
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02
Other
Softw are Testing
BSD
SSADM
CSAD
Service Mgt (Managers)
Service Mgt (Foundation)
Project Management
