EUCIP Elective Profiles
to University Courses Mapping
to University Courses Mapping
Preliminary Results
Winter 2008/2009
G. Visaggio/ Ardimento (Bari, Comp. Science)
G Aymerich (Cagliari Comp Science)
G. Aymerich (Cagliari, Comp. Science)
M. Dominoni (Milano Bicocca, Comp. Science)
G. Fumera (Cagliari, Comp. Engineering)
C. Sansone (Napoli Fed. II, Comp. Engineering)
M. Ferretti
(CINI & Univ. Pavia, Comp. Engineering)
Autumn 2010
Autumn 2010
EUCIP overall scheme
EUCIP overall scheme
• 21 professional profiles
(
ELECTIVE Level
)
IT professions broken down into competences
Roughly 2500 elementary “skills”
Roughly 2500 elementary skills
•
1
cross-disciplinary level
p
y
(
(
CORE Level
)
)
prerequisite
to the Elective profiles
3 wide-spectrum areas (PLAN, BUILD, OPERATE)
PLAN IT i
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PLAN = IT in organizations and business
BUILD = the design of IT systems
EUCIP structure: 21 profiles
EUCIP structure: 21 profiles
IS Manager
IS Quality Auditor
IT Systems
Architect
X-Systems Engineer
Telecommunications
y
Enterprise Solutions
Consultants
Business Analyst
IS Analyst
Web & Multimedia
Master
Engineer
Network Architect
Security Adviser
Logistics & Automation
Consultant
Sales and Application
C
l
Systems Integration
& Testing Engineer
Software Developer
D
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M
Network Manager
Configuration Manager
Help Desk Engineer
IT T i
Consultant
Client Services
Coordinator
IS P j t M
Database Manager
IT Trainer
PLAN
Th dBUILD
A i iti
IS Project Manager
OPERATE
O ti d The use andmanagement of information systems Aquisition, development and implementation of information systems Operations and Support of Information systems
Profiles structure and competences
Profiles structure and competences
System of 21 profiles grouped
into 7 areas of professionalism
“Dictionary” of
EUCIP
competences
into 7 areas of professionalism
IT Business Mgr & Professionals
(2.439 units of elementary items grouped into
155 categories; 6 classes endorsed by HR
people)
IT Business Mgr & Professionals
Solution Consultants
e-Business & Innovation Agents
and open source technology)
IT and ITC competences (both in proprietary
Software Designers
Technical Advisers
S
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Management competences
Innovation competences
Context competences (regulation, security, ..)
Service Support Specialists
Operational Managers
Co te t co pete ces ( egu at o , secu ty, )
Pedagogic competences
IS Auditor
Client Manager
Sales & Application
Cons.
Enterprise Sol. Cons.
IS Manager
p
Logistics & Autom.
Cons.
Business Analyst
IT Trainer
IT Business
Help Desk Supervisor
X-Systems Engineer
IT Business
Managers &
Professionals
Solution
Consultants
Service
IS Project Manager
IS Analyst
e-Business &
Innovation
Agents
Service
Support
Specialists
Plan
Operat
e
Software Developer
g
Software
D i
Technical
Operational
Managers
Build
e
Software Developer
Systems Int.&Testing
Eng.
Web & Multimedia
Master
Data Ctr. Configur.
Mgr.
Designers
Technical
Advisers
Master
g
Network Manager
Structure of profiles
•Profile name and short description
9 Descrizione sintetica degli obiettivi e delle macro competenze previste dal profilog p p p
9 Esperienza lavorativa minima richiesta per il profilo “completo” (da 18 a 60 mesi)
9 Esperienza < minimo: profilo ASSOCIATE
•
Tasks Overview
•Tasks Overview
9 Principali responsabilità e attività legate al profilo professionale
•
Essential behavioural skills
9 C t li di tt i l h tt i il l ( ft kill) d
9 Competenze personali e di carattere manageriale che caratterizzano il ruolo (soft skill); da 2 a 4 punti Eucip
•
Detailed skills required
9 Dettaglio delle competenze tecniche previste dal profilo (hard skill)g p p p ( )
9 Competenze articolate in livelli (deep e incisive), categorie e topics; da 28 a 30 punti Eucip
•
Sample learning modules
9 Elenco dei moduli elettivi accreditati internazionalmente e dei relativi punti Eucip
9 Certificazioni di fornitori, certificazioni indipendenti, corsi/esami universitari
•
External references to SFIA skills and to profiles defined by AITTS and
CIGREF
CIGREF
An example: Network Manager
•
Profile Name and Short description
9 “A EUCIP Network Manager is expected to be very effective in
An example: Network Manager
9 A EUCIP Network Manager is expected to be very effective in
managing a networked information system of medium complexity, and improving its performances. Should also be proficient in interactions with network architects and possible external suppliers across all phases of a network’s lifecycle ”
9 Esperienza minima 36 mesi (full certification)
9 Esperienza minima 36 mesi (full certification)
•
Tasks Overview
9 “Working alone on moderately complex network systems or with
9 Working alone on moderately complex network systems, or with consultants on larger or more complex networks, defines network design policies, philosophies and criteria, specifies user/system interfaces, documenting all work using required standards, methods and tools and plays a leading role in scheduling installation work, …”
•
Essential behavioural skills
9 “The Network Manager role requires initiative, flexibility and a rational mental attitude capable of conceptual and analytical thinking, even under stressful conditions: a persistent goal oriented approach in a under stressful conditions: a persistent goal-oriented approach in a strategic perspective has to be combined with strong attention…”
An example: Network Manager
An example: Network Manager
•
Detailed skills required
9
Deep competence level [ 9 ]
C3.02
Ethernet [ 1,5 ] ¾ Evaluate an Ethernet system:• Data transmission rates • Transmission media
• Maximum lengths and nodes
• Different types of Ethernet networks such as 10BASE-2, 10BASE-5, 10BASE-T
• Related standards (such as IEEE 802.3)
¾ Explain the CSMA/CD operations.p p ….
C3.04 IP communications [ 2,5 ]
9
Incisive competence level [ 21 ]
Incisive competence level [ 21 ]
C2.01 Operating Systems [ 2 ]
¾ Differentiate between the most widespread operating systems: • Linux/Unix
• Windows • MacOS …
An example: Network Manager
Univ.– Portfolio – ISEB – IT
An example: Network Manager
IT Adm.
6
. NWDs IT Adm.1
. HW Inform. Systems Cisco – CCNA3 + CCNA4 workexperience servicemanagmt
IT Adm. Ci IT Adm.
5
. Sec. Univ – Univ.– IT Sec. MS 70-291 MS 70-299 Win Server Security Univ.– Operat. IT Adm.3
. NWSv IT Adm.4
. NWEU Cisco – CCNA1 + CCNA2 Univ. Telecom. Networks Sun RHCE Red Hat MS 70-290 Win Server 2003 MS 70 291 Win Server Network MS 70-270 Win XP Pr. IT Adm.2
. OS Systems3
. NWSv Sun RHCT Red Hat Linux Tech Linux Eng. 2003PLAN
The use and management of information systems
OPERATE
Operations and support of information systems
BUILD
Acquisition, development and implementation of information systems
An example: Network Manager
Sample Learning Modules
E UCI P Poi n ts
EUCIP CORE PLAN X
External references to SFIA© version 3 by the SFIA Foundation
An example: Network Manager
EUCIP CORE BUILD X
EUCIP CORE OPERATE X
EUCIP IT ADMINISTRATOR
1.Hardware D 2/8
2.Operating Systems B 4/4
External references to SFIA© version 3 by the SFIA Foundation
Skill 53: Network control and operation
“The day-to-day support, operation and control of all equipment within an IT network infrastructure.”
Levels 4 and 5
External references to AITTS by the German Government –
3.LAN & Network Services C 5/5
4.Network expert use E 5/5
5.IT Security F 6/6
6.Network Design D 6/8
ITIL (by EXIN or ISEB)
External references to AITTS by the German Government
Arbeitsprozessorientierten Weiterbildung in der IT-Branche
Profil 5.1: Network Administrator (Netzwerkadministrator/in)
“Netzwerk Administrator konfigurieren, betreiben, überwachen und pflegen Datennetze
für Computer sowie integrierte Telekommunikationsnetze für Telefonie, Videokonferenzen oder Funknetze.”
IT Service Mgmt. Foundations A 2/2
Univ. Information Systems A 2/2
Univ. Telecommunication Networks E 5/5
Univ. Operating Systems C 5/5
Univ. IT Security F 6/6
External references to Nomenclature 2005 by CIGREF
(club informatique des grandes entreprises françaises)
Métier 3.3b: Technicien réseaux ou télécoms
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA1 + CCNA2 C 5/5
E 5/5
CCNA3 + CCNA4 D 8/8
Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist D 2/8
Métier 3.3b: Technicien réseaux ou télécoms
“Le technicien réseaux / télécoms est garante du bonne fonctionnement et de la disponibilité des réseaux ou des télécoms dont il a la responsabilité.
Il assure la prévention des dysfonctionnements des réseaux ou des télécoms et contribue au bon fonctionnement du système d’information.”
Métier 3.5a:
IT Essentials I D 2/8
IT Essentials II C 5/5
IBM AIX Admin C 5/5
Elective Profiles: 155 categories
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C 3
Communications and Networks
C.3
Communications and Networks
C3.01
Network principles and standards
C3.02
Ethernet
C3.03
Apparatus and structured cabling
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C3.04
IP communications
C3.05
Non-IP network protocols
C3.06
Modem and modulations
C3 07
Routing
C3.07
Routing
C3.08
Network segmenting and VLANs
C3. 09
Network essentials
Elective Profiles: 2439 detailed skills
C3 02
Ethernet
C3.02
Ethernet
Evaluate an Ethernet system:
Explain the CSMA/CD operations.
Explain level 2 operations, MAC address.
Explain level 2 operations, MAC address.
Explain Broadcasting and unicasting.
Connect a computer to a Ethernet segment.
Connect in cascade hubs or switches using crossed ports, crossed
cables or coax cables.
Recognise the different Network adapter connectors, Coax/BNC,
DIX/AUI/DB15, RJ45 etc. Also know their use
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Install network card driver on different platforms (Windows, Apple,
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Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
Aims & objectives
Assessment
of profile specification vs formal
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Assessment
of profile specification vs formal
education degrees
Profiles specify both long term knowledge and many specific,
narrow focused competences items
Which items are
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University courses time effort distribution (hours per item)
• Accreditation
Accreditation
• By passing university exams of accredited courses, students
collect points for future certification
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
Analysis mode
Two possible approaches
• Two possible approaches
•
By profile
By profile
Each profile is analysed and the coverage of its syllabus is
estimated
Targeted mode when very few courses are available
Targeted mode, when very few courses are available
• By competences
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• All categories/detailed skills are considered, and their coverage
in each course is assessed
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
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Analysis mode –
by Competences
2349 elementary skills
• 2349 elementary skills
• Binary evaluation carried out by each teacher
•
155 categories
Class
hours
on the category, as estimated by the teacher
Coverage index
Coverage index
computed as weighted average of binary
computed as weighted average of binary
evalutaions on related elementary skills (0<=x<=1)
• 21 profiles
21 profiles
• Profile composition in terms of categories
• “deep/incisive” weight of categories within profiles
• Global “EUCIP points” assessment per each mapped course
• Global EUCIP points assessment per each mapped course
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
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Courses database
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Pavia Ingegneria L3 5 54 45 6,74
Basi di Dati
Information Enterprise Web &
Information Systems Analyst Software Developer Network Manager Enterprise Solutions Consultant Information Systems Project Manager Database Manager Web & Multimedia Master Help Desk Supervisor 0,45 1,33 0,00 0,20 0,00 2,43 0,07 0,00
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
M apped courses - by location
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M apped courses by location
54 28 10 Bari Brindisi 54 10 27 28 Cagliari Milano 10 45 Napoli Pavia 45 64 Taranto
Total:
238
courses
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
Mapped courses by location and by degree type
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Mapped courses - by location and by degree type
60 70 40 50 60 LM/LS 10 20 30 L3 0 10
Bari Brindisi Cagliari Milano Napoli Pavia Taranto
Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
Quantized coverage level
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Depends on the relative weight of the category for
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Eucip Elective Experimental Mapping
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LOCAL PROJECTS
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Involvement of the faculty
Flexible set-up of work
Single teacher
Single teacher
Single teacher refinement after prior analysis by a knowledgeable peer
NATIONAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL PROJECTS
Involvement of the various institutions (University, degree
management
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management, …)
Support by professors’ associations (CS & EE)
Flexible set-up of work
Single teacher
Single teacher refinement after prior analysis by a knowledgeable peer
Final validation by each teacher
Web tool with previous year recall
Aggregate results by degree on CINI’s web site
Single course data freely available in binary form (websites:
Single course data freely available in binary form (websites:
CINI – AICA)
