IT_Pro7
Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
Ar�culate the roles and func�ons of the informa�on technology professional
Scenario
Whether you are just beginning your career in informa�on technology or taking the next step in your career path, it is vital to understand the numerous opportuni�es available to you
within this field. In this project, you will be conduc�ng a survey of the informa�on technology field that includes several career op�ons aligned with your interests and begins to sketch
out the training and cer�fica�ons necessary for those roles.
Direc�ons
The Informa�on Technology Field: Before you explore career op�ons in informa�on technology, it is important to dis�nguish between the various disciplines that exist within this field.
In this sec�on, you will be considering these disciplines, as well as two primary tools for informa�on technology professionals: programming and scrip�ng.
IT Disciplines: To begin your report on careers within the informa�on technology field, define the dis�nc�on between computer science, informa�on systems, engineering,
and informa�on technology. In your descrip�on, first define each discipline and then describe how that discipline is related to others within IT. In your defini�on, address the
following:
What roles and careers within the IT field are related to these disciplines?
What tools and technologies are most applicable to these disciplines?
Programming and Scrip�ng: Following your descrip�on of the different disciplines within informa�on technology, explain the rela�onship between programming and scrip�ng
and their uses within the IT field. In your explana�on, first define scrip�ng and programming, then address the following:
What dis�nguishes a script from a program?
How would an IT professional use scrip�ng in their work? How would they use programming?
Describe a poten�al case where an IT professional would use a scrip�ng language in their work. Describe a poten�al case where an IT professional would use a
programming language in their work.
Informa�on Technology Careers: Once you have defined the fields available in the world of informa�on technology, it is �me to start examining careers. For this sec�on, you will be
examining three posi�ons within your chosen area of interest.
Careers of Interest: First, iden�fy careers of interest within the IT field. You will choose an appropriate entry-level posi�on, mid-level posi�on, and ul�mately the posi�on you
will strive to achieve. Then, determine whether each posi�on is most closely aligned with informa�on technology, computer science, informa�on systems, or engineering. In
your report, describe the roles and responsibili�es of each of these careers. As evidence, ensure that you are submi�ng the job pos�ngs referenced in your report.
Tools and Technologies: Next, within each of your iden�fied careers, describe the tools and technologies specific to your chosen IT roles. For each career, iden�fy and describe
various tools, including hardware and so�ware, that a professional working in that career would use.
Training and Cer�fica�ons: Finally, iden�fy educa�on, training, and cer�fica�ons necessary for chosen IT roles. For your iden�fied roles, describe these trainings and
cer�fica�ons, using the informa�on in your iden�fied job pos�ngs and descrip�ons as a reference. For each training and cer�fica�on, describe its u�lity in the informa�on
technology field and sketch out how an interested person would obtain each cer�fica�on. Finally, describe the transferable skills within these cer�fica�ons and how they might
prepare you for other careers and fields within the informa�on technology profession.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Informa�on Technology Career Report
You will create a report describing the informa�on technology field, including dis�nguishing between the various disciplines within the IT field and iden�fying at least three careers of
interest within the field. This report should be between 800–1,200 words. You should also include copies of your selected job pos�ngs for your instructor’s reference.
Project One Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
IT Disciplines Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Defines the dis�nc�on
between computer science,
informa�on systems,
engineering, and informa�on
technology
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, and
detail
Does not a�empt criterion 18
Programming and Scrip�ng Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Explains the rela�onship
between programming and
scrip�ng and their uses within
the IT field
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, detail,
and thoroughness
Does not a�empt criterion 18
Careers of Interest Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Iden�fies careers of interest
within the IT field and
describes their roles,
responsibili�es, and
qualifica�ons
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, and
detail
Does not a�empt criterion 18
Tools and Technologies Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Describes the tools and
technologies specific to
chosen IT roles
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, detail
and correct alignment of tools
to IT roles
Does not a�empt criterion 18
Training and Cer�fica�ons Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Iden�fies educa�on, training,
and cer�fica�ons necessary
for chosen IT roles
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, and
detail
Does not a�empt criterion 18
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Clearly conveys meaning with
correct grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
demonstra�ng an
understanding of audience
and purpose
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors in
grammar, sentence structure,
and spelling, nega�vely
impac�ng readability
Submission has cri�cal errors
in grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
preven�ng understanding of
ideas
5
Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons A�ributes sources where
applicable using cita�on
methods with very few minor
errors
A�ributes sources where
applicable, but with consistent
minor errors
A�ributes sources where
applicable, but with major
errors
Does not a�ribute sources
where applicable
5
Total: 100%