Project Two: The IT Professional

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Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Articulate the roles and functions of the information technology professional

Scenario

Whether you are just beginning your career in information technology or taking the next step in your career path, it is vital to understand the numerous opportunities available to you

within this field. In this project, you will be conducting a survey of the information technology field that includes several career options aligned with your interests and begins to sketch out

the training and certifications necessary for those roles.

Direc�ons

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The Informa�on Technology Field: Before you explore career options in information technology, it is important to distinguish between the various disciplines that exist within this field. In

this section, you will be considering these disciplines, as well as two primary tools for information technology professionals: programming and scripting.

IT Disciplines: To begin your report on careers within the information technology field, define the dis�nc�on between computer science, informa�on systems, engineering, and

informa�on technology. In your description, first define each discipline and then describe how that discipline is related to others within IT. In your definition, 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 description of the different disciplines within information technology, explain the rela�onship between programming and scrip�ng

and their uses within the IT field. In your explanation, first define scripting and programming, then address the following:

What distinguishes a script from a program?

How would an IT professional use scripting in their work? How would they use programming?

Describe a potential case where an IT professional would use a scripting language in their work. Describe a potential 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 information technology, it is time to start examining careers. For this section, you will be

examining three positions 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 position, mid-level position, and ultimately the position you

will strive to achieve. Then, determine whether each position is most closely aligned with information technology, computer science, information systems, or engineering. In your

report, describe the roles and responsibilities of each of these careers. As evidence, ensure that you are submitting the job postings referenced in your report.

Tools and Technologies: Next, within each of your identified careers, describe the tools and technologies specific to your chosen IT roles. For each career, identify and describe

various tools, including hardware and software, 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 identified roles, describe these trainings and

certifications, using the information in your identified job postings and descriptions as a reference. For each training and certification, describe its utility in the information

technology field and sketch out how an interested person would obtain each certification. Finally, describe the transferable skills within these certifications and how they might

prepare you for other careers and fields within the information 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 information technology field, including distinguishing between the various disciplines within the IT field and identifying 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 postings for your instructor’s reference.

Project One Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

IT Disciplines Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Defines the distinction

between computer science,

information systems,

engineering, and information

technology

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

accuracy, clarity, logic, and

detail

Does not attempt criterion 18

Programming and Scrip�ng Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains the relationship

between programming and

scripting 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 attempt criterion 18

Careers of Interest Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Identifies careers of interest

within the IT field and

describes their roles,

responsibilities, and

qualifications

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

accuracy, clarity, logic, and

detail

Does not attempt criterion 18

Tools and Technologies Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

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 attempt criterion 18

Training and Cer�fica�ons Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Identifies education, training,

and certifications 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 attempt criterion 18

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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Clearly conveys meaning with

correct grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling,

demonstrating an

understanding of audience and

purpose

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling, negatively

impacting readability

Submission has critical errors

in grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling,

preventing understanding of

ideas

5

Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons Attributes sources where

applicable using citation

methods with very few minor

errors

Attributes sources where

applicable, but with consistent

minor errors

Attributes sources where

applicable, but with major

errors

Does not attribute sources

where applicable

5

Total: 100%