Outline of information technology

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to information technology:

Information technology (IT) – microelectronics based combination of computing and telecommunications technology to treat information, including in the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information. It is defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) as "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly toward software applications and computer hardware."

Different names

There are different names for this at different periods or through fields. Some of these names are:

  • ICT[1] – Information and communication technologies
  • IT[2] – Information technology
  • DCT[3] – Data Communication & technology
  • CDT[4] – Creative digital technology
  • DT – Design & technology[5]
  • Communication technology[6]

Underlying technology

History of information technology

Information technology education and certification

IT degrees

Vendor-specific certifications

Third-party and vendor-neutral certifications

Third-party commercial organizations and vendor neutral interest groups that sponsor certifications include:

  • XML Certification Program - XML Master
  • Certiport – sponsors the Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3 certification (Internet and Computing Core).
  • CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) – offers 12 professional IT Certifications, validating foundation-level IT knowledge and skills.
  • European Computer Driving License-Foundation – sponsors the European Computer Driving License (also called International Computer Driving License) (ICDL)
  • International Information and Communication Technology Council Certification Program
  • (ISC)² – sponsors the CISSP, SSCP and other security certifications
  • Linux Professional Institute
  • Majinate sponsors the Accredited Symbian Developer scheme for Symbian OS
  • NACSE (National Association of Communication Systems Engineers) sponsors 36 Vendor Neutral, knowledge specific, Certifications covering the 5 major IT Disciplines which are: Data Networking, Telecomm, Web Design & Development, Programming & Business Skills for IT Professionals.
  • The Open Group – sponsors TOGAF certification and the IT Architect Certification (ITAC) and IT Specialist Certification (ITSC) skills and experience based IT certifications.
  • Planet3 Wireless – sponsors the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification
  • SAGE (organization) – sponsors the cSAGE program
  • SANS Institute – operates the Global Information Assurance Certification program

General certification

General certification of software practitioners has struggled. The ACM had a professional certification program in the early 1980s, which was discontinued due to lack of interest. Today, the IEEE is certifying software professionals, but only about 500 people have passed the exam by March 2005.

  • The IEEE Computer Society – sponsors the Certified Software Development Professional as well as membership designations, "Senior" and "Fellow" which reflect experience and peer review qualification.
  • The IET – sponsors the Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer, which can be ratified into the European Engineer
  • The BCS – sponsors the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) programme.
  • The Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals sponsors the Certified Computing Professional (CCP) and Associate Computing Professional (ACP) certifications
  • The BDPA IT Institute – sponsors the BDPA IT Associate (BITA), the BDPA IT Professional (BITP), and the BDPA IT Master (BITM) certifications
  • The Canadian Information Processing Society – sponsors the Information Systems Professional certification in Canada.
  • The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – sponsors the Certified Information Technology Professional program.
  • APICS – establishes operations management standards and sponsors certification for Logistics

Information technology and society

Software Testing

Further reading
  • Surveillance, Transparency and Democracy: Public Administration in the Information Age. p. 35-57. University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, AL. ISBN 978-0-8173-1877-2

References
  1. "Information & Communication Technology" (PDF). www.un.org.
  2. "Information technology". Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  3. "Data Communication Technology".
  4. "Creative Digital Technologies".
  5. "Design & technology".
  6. "Communication Technology".
  7. "Bachelor of Science in Information Technology".
  8. "Master of Science in Information Technology".
  9. "Bachelor of Computer Application".
  10. "Master of Computer Applications" (PDF).
  11. "AWS Certification". Amazon Web Services, Inc. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  12. "Apple - iServices - Technical Training". train.apple.com. Archived from the original on 2001-12-15.
  13. "OCUP Certification - Home Page". Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  14. By Shamus McGuillicuddy, SearchNetworking.com."SolarWinds offers network management training and certification Archived 2009-08-28 at the Wayback Machine." June 24, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
  15. Haque, Akhlaque (2015). Surveillance, Transparency and Democracy: Public Administration in the Information Age. Tuscaloosa, AL: University of Alabama Press. pp. 35–57. ISBN 978-0-8173-1877-2.
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