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LO4 - 4.6 professional Bodies / 4.7 industry certification (professional…
LO4 - 4.6 professional Bodies / 4.7 industry certification
professional Bodies
Benefits
Building a network with like-minded professionals.
Identifying career opportunities as many advertise job opportunities.
Continuous professional development.
Special-interest groups, journals and qualifications.
They have access to network resources.
Negatives
Cost - have to pay membership fees that can be several hundred pounds.
Time - attending meetings and events for general or specialist group or local branch meetings.
Does not guarantee a better job or to earn more money.
Definition
Administers, the registration of a person who is an IT profession.
This does not mean they have qualifications but it shows the individual cares about their development.
industry certification
Benefits
Shows they have the necessary skills to do the job properly.
Demonstrate technical proficiency in the specific area
Negatives
Does not guarantee employment.
Can cost hundreds or thousands.
Can take time and they often have strict deadlines.
Definition
IT certification This is when someone gains a certification through a professional body. They will have had some sort of examination to gain the certificate. People attempt to gain these certificates to enhance and prove their knowledge in something.