Virtual Get-together via VideoconferencingTopic: Higher Education and the Certification System in Information TechnologyWednesday, April 18, 2001
Over the past decade, a certification system has emerged that provides credentialing to individuals employed in information technology and telecommunications. This new system of certifications has developed outside the traditional corridors of higher education and has won the acceptance of employers in IT and other technology-based industries worldwide. As colleges and universities seek to stay current on the latest technologies, they are also beginning to recognize that this new form of education has developed that appears to be addressing unfulfilled needs in technology education. Recently some higher educational institutions, including Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, PA, have chosen to become active participants in the certification system by establishing partnerships with certified trainers and incorporating vendor certification training into existing bachelor’s degree programs. This interactive lecture is designed to explore the parallel educational systems in information technology. It will examine educational alternatives that some U.S. colleges and universities are implementing as they seek to provide educational programs that prepare students to meet the growing demands of industry. The lecture will also take a special look at the current role of corporate training organizations, and at several of the more popular industry-recognized certifications. About the Presenter: To schedule your campus for this event, please contact your campus CAPE Operations Committee Representative who can Register Online for your site to participate. CAPE contact person: Melissa Bartosek at bartosekm@acape.org.
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