ICT Skill Standards

These survey’s are part of a national initiative headed by the National Skill Standards Board (NSSB). It is designed to improve the productivity of U.S.-based businesses and strengthen the economic security of American workers through the development of technician-level skill standards for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry.

Information and Communications Technologies Skill Standards (14.3MB PDF)

Operating Assumptions

• Technicians
• Workers in the front lines of ICT
• Not requiring 4-year degree
• Technicians from all sectors will be included
• Numerous certifications already in existence

Identifying Concentrations

• Interviews with thought leaders
• Interviews with industry and employee associations
• Industry Advisory Group

Concentrations

• Database Development & Administration
• Web Development and Administration
• Technical Writing
• Network Devices
• Network Infrastructure
• Programming
• Digital Media

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This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DUE 0302548.

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