Professional bodies in IT

Current Topics In Computer
Technology
PST 32220
Professional Bodies In IT
Rohana K Amarakoon
B.Sc (SUSL), MBCS (UK), MBA (AUS-Reading)

Content
1. Professions & Professionals
2. Professional bodies for IT professionals
3. Benefits of become a member of professional body
4. Drawbacks of become a member of professional body
5. Expected Outcomes
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1. Profession & Professionals
• Profession –
Profession is any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often
one that is respected because it involves a high level of education.
Ex: lawyers, doctors, dentists, accountants, architects & etc.
Characteristics of profession
1. Substantial education and training are required in order to practice the profession.
2. The members of the profession themselves decide the nature of this training and, more
generally, control entry to the profession.
3. The profession is organized into one or more professional bodies.
4. The profession lays down standards of conduct with which its members must comply and ,
where necessary, enforce these through disciplinary procedures.

• Professional –
Professional is a member of a profession. Professionals are governed by codes of ethics,
and profess commitment to competence, integrity and morality, altruism, and the
promotion of the public good within their expert domain. Professionals are accountable to
those served and to society.
Characteristics of profession
1. Keeping up to date with the field.
2. Helping their colleagues advance within their field.
3. Showing concern for the well being of their clients.
4. Adhering to the relevant legislation.
5. Respecting client confidentiality.
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• Challenges for the IT Profession
1. Rapid technological advancement
2. Continuous trend changes of end user
3. Energy efficiency and green IT
4. Creating values for the end user
5. Interoperability with IOT
6. Data science and analytics

2. Professional Bodies For IT Professionals
• A profession is typically organized into one or more professional bodies.
• A professional body usually starts by a group of people coming together because
of a shared interest in a particular type of activity.
• A professional body may also be started by people engaged in the same type of
activity, who want to protect their business against others who may be trying to
enter it without having the proper knowledge or who may be practicing it
dishonestly.
Ex: BSC, PMP and etc.

• As the professional body matures, it is likely to develop a range of functions, of
which the following are the most important:
1. Establishing a code of conduct to regulate the way members of the body behave in their
professional lives and a disciplinary procedure to discipline members who breach this code.
2. Establishing mechanisms for disseminating knowledge of good.
3. Practice and new developments to its members , typically through publications and
conferences but increasingly through the use of the worldwide web.
4. Setting standards of education and experience that must be met by people wishing to
become members of the body.
5. Advising government and regulatory bodies about matters within its areas of expertise.

• Professional Bodies For Each Profession in IT
1. Software Engineers Profession : IEEE-CS, CSE, BCS, ACS, CSSL
2. Business Analyst Profession : IIBA
3. Quality Assurance Engineers Profession : ISTQB
4. Network Engineers Profession : ACM

• Professional Bodies For Each Profession in IT
5. Project Managers Profession : PMI
6. Software Architects Profession : IASA

1. Software Engineers Profession : IEEE-CS (IEEE Computer Society - 1946)
Its purpose and scope is "to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and
information processing science and technology" and the "professional standing of its members.“
The CS is the largest of 39 technical societies organized under the IEEE Technical Activities Board.

1. Software Engineers Profession : IEEE-CS (IEEE Computer Society – 1946)
Membership Categories
1. Affiliate Member(Computer Society membership only)
2. Higher Grade Member(Computer Society & IEEE membership)
3. Student Member
4. IEEE Senior Member
5. IEEE Fellow Member

1. Software Engineers Profession : BCS (British Computer Society – 1957)
The British Computer Society is a professional body and a learned society that represents those
working in Information Technology both in the United Kingdom and internationally. In 2009 it
rebranded as BCS — The Chartered Institute for IT.
worldwide membership of over 82,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is a registered charity
and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984.

1. Software Engineers Profession : BCS (British Computer Society – 1957)
1. Honorary grades
Distinguished Fellow (Only 24 awards since 1971[15])
Honorary Fellowship (Hon FBCS)[16] (Only 104 awarded to date)
2. Professional grades
Fellow (FBCS)
Member (MBCS)
3. Ordinary grades
Associate Member (AMBCS)
Student Member

2. Business Analyst Profession : IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis -
2003)
IIBA is a non-profit professional association incorporated in Canada in October 2003 to serve the
growing field of business analysis.

2. Business Analyst Profession : IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis -
2003)
IIBA offers formal certification for business analysis professionals,
1. Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
2. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

3. Quality Assurance Engineers Profession : ISTQB (International Software Testing
Qualifications Board – 2002)
ISTQB is a software testing qualification certification organization that operates
internationally, legally registered in Belgium.

3. Quality Assurance Engineers Profession : ISTQB (International Software Testing
Qualifications Board – 2002)
1. ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
2. ISTQB Advanced Level (CTAL)
• Test Manager
• Test Analyst
• Technical Test Analyst

4. Network Engineers Profession : ACM (Association for Computing Machinery –
1947)
ACM is organized into over 171 local chapters and 37 Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
ACM focuses more on hardware and standardization issues than theoretical computer science.

4. Network Engineers Profession : ACM (Association for Computing Machinery –
1947)
1. ACM Student Member
2. ACM Regular Member
3. ACM Fellow Member
4. ACM Distinguish Member
5. ACM Senior Member

5. Project Managers Profession : PMI (Project Management Institute – 1969)
The PMI provides services including the development of standards, research, education,
publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars,
and providing accreditation in project management.

5. Project Managers Profession : PMI (Project Management Institute – 1969)
1. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
2. Project Management Professional (PMP)
3. Program Management Professional (PgMP)
4. Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
5. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

6. Software Architects Profession : IASA (IASA-International Association of Software
Architects - 2002)
The IASA is the premier association focused on the architecture profession through the
advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to IT
architects of all levels around the world.
IASA has created the world's first and only ITABoK (IT Architecture Body of Knowledge) that contains
250 skill sets that are critical for every Business and IT professional to possess in order to deliver
strategic values of technology for the business.

6. Software Architects Profession : IASA
• Membership Categories
1. Basic Free Membership
Level allows people new to the organization to explore a limited selection of benefits and learn
more about IASA), the largest global, professional, non-profit association for Enterprise and
Technology architects.
2. Full Membership
Provides the most benefits and value to our individual members including certification
eligibility.

3. Benefits Of Become A Member Of
Professional Body
• Career development with Continuous Professional Development Programs
• Being formally recognized as a professional in your field
• Information and advice for particular new knowledge areas
• Networking opportunities with other professionals in same field
• Conferences and seminars to showcase your talents
• Broaden your knowledge with knowledge sharing sessions
• Gaining professional status often helps get a more senior and higher paid job
• Being able to promote your field in society
• Being able to mentor younger members to help them develop further

4. Drawbacks Of Become A Member Of
Professional Body
• Most professional organizations require the payment of annual fees is very
expensive
• In addition to the applications and membership fees, you'll also be spending
money on association breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as transportation
costs or gas expenses
• profession includes people with a wide variety of political alignments, religious
beliefs and personal values. Sometimes an association forgets that create
stressful situations
• You normally need at least a degree or an equivalent to qualify
• Higher professional qualification can take many years to achieve

5. Expected Outcomes
• Understand about the professional bodies in IT and their coverage
• Get to know about the professional bodies and benefits of become a member of
professional body.
• Encourage students to become a member of professional body in their respective
field of job.
• Encourage students to engage with activities organized by professional bodies to
improve their knowledge and skills.

Thank You!

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