If a four-year degree is too broad and a certification program too narrow to properly identify the right talent, consider looking for candidates whose abilities map to the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET) Information Technology Skill Standards. These standards are offered to policymakers as well as high school systems and two- and four-year institutions to assist in developing IT curricula, and they are also used by the Information Technology Association of America ITAA. IT Skill Group and Sample Proficiencies Database Administration and Development: Validate conceptual and logical data models with clients Produce business and technical documents Maintain physical organization of database objects Plan and deliver user training Adapt existing structure to new business environments Digital Media: Determine media types and delivery platform Design and evaluate user interface, visual appeal and functional design Document design process Substantiate make-or-buy decisions Create and produce finished content Enterprise Systems Analysis and Integration: Define security requirements Define training requirements Evaluate current and emerging tools and technologies Make fiscal recommendations regarding technology Audit systems performance Network Design and Administration: Review network architecture, topology, interdependencies and constraints Perform workstation configuration and software loading Document, interpret and report test results Monitor and report component, security and connectivity problems Develop maintenance and upgrade plans Programming/Software Engineering: Define system and software requirements Choose an architecture Lead and participate in peer code review Integrate subsystems Develop test procedures Technical Support: Analyze problem and research solutions Identify, test and implement solutions Perform negotiated services Develop installation plan Evaluate maintenance processes and outcomes Technical Writing: Interpret, evaluate and confirm requirements Identify time, technology and resource constraints, and delivery options Interview and observe target audience Determine information flow and level of detail Develop feedback/validation vehicles Web Development and Administration: Develop and present concept alternatives Review technical considerations and constraints Select design tools and programming language Plan and coordinate customer acceptance testing Manage server Train designers and developers Source: ?When Can You Start?? published April 2001 by the ITAA. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Huawei Beyond gigabit: the need for 10 Gbps in business networks Interview with Liu Jianning, Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Marketing & Solutions Sales Dept By CIO Online Staff Dec 04, 2023 9 mins Cloud Architecture Networking brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking Bringing the data processing unit (DPU) revolution to your data center By Mark Berly, CTO Data Center Networking, HPE Aruba Networking Dec 04, 2023 4 mins Data Center brandpost Sponsored by SAP What goes well with Viña Concha y Toro wines? Meat, fish, poultry, and SAP Viña Concha y Toro, a wine producer that distributes to more than 140 countries worldwide, paired its operation with the SAP Business Technology Platform to enhance its operation and product. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 04, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Azul How to maximize ROI by choosing the right Java partner for your organization Choosing the right Java provider is a critical decision that can have a significant impact on your organization’s success. By asking the right questions and considering the total cost of ownership, you can ensure that you choose the best Java p By Scott Sellers Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Application Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe