IT Project Management ACS - Core Body of Knowledge

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IT Project Management

ACS - Core Body of Knowledge

In Australia in November 1992, the ACS published a report entitled "The ACS Towards 2000." One of the terms of reference emerging from the study was to:

"determine the common body of knowledge appropriate to the overall discipline of Information Technology"

The same report defined Information Technology as:

"the development and application of computers and communications-based technologies for processing,

presenting and managing data and information".




ACS - Core Body of Knowledge

The general terms the Core Body of Knowledge as applied to the professions typically includes,

● The 'core' (a standard educational curriculum). ● A requirement to hold an approved tertiary

qualification. ● Relevant experience. ● A Code of Ethics. ● Acceptance of personal liability. ● A commitment to continuing professional

development. ● A licence or certificate to practise.




ACS - Areas of Knowledge

1. Computer Organisation and Architecture

2. Conceptual Modelling

3. Database Management

4. Data Communications and Networks

5. Data Structures and Algorithms

6. Discrete Mathematics

7. Ethics/Social Implications/Professional Practice




ACS - Areas of Knowledge

8. Interpersonal Communications

9. Program Design and Implementation

10. Project Management and Quality Assurance

11. Security

12. Software Engineering and Methodologies

13. Systems Analysis and Design

14. Systems Software



ACS - Ethics / Social Implications /

Professional Practice

This covers the body of ideas and commonly held principles that broadly apply to ethical behaviour in the IT environment.

The intent is to expose students to standards of professional behaviour and to encourage a commitment to developing a personal ethical framework.



ACS - Ethics / Social Implications /

Professional Practice

Critical review of the IT profession's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct governing the behaviour of IT professionals;

A broad understanding of the impact of IT on society;

The importance of knowing one's belief system and values when reasoning confronting issues at the work place as a professional.




Interpersonal Communications

This topic deals with individual behaviour and group dynamics and the application of these principles to the system development process.

There has been a consistent comment from employers that a high level of interpersonal communication ability is an essential attribute of IT staff at all levels.

It is important that those seeking employment in this profession appreciate that it is largely people-centred rather than technology-centred.




Project Management ...

This area deals with the methods and problems of managing and assuring the quality of computing system projects, particularly from the viewpoint of the practitioner as a member of the project team.

An understanding of the principles, techniques and tools of project management are essential in the management of the inherent complexities of the systems development lifecycle.




ACS - Code of Ethics

An essential characteristic of a profession is the need for its members to abide by a Code of Ethics. The Society requires its members to subscribe to a set of values and ideals which uphold and advance the honour, dignity and effectiveness of the profession of information technology.

The code is part of the ACS's Regulations and the numbering sequence has been maintained.





4.1 To uphold and advance the honour, dignity and effectiveness of the profession of information technology...

4.2 The personal commitments set out in NR4.3 and NR4.4 bind each member with regard to that member's professional conduct.

4.3 Values and Ideals

4.4 Standards of Conduct





4.5 Priorities

4.6 Competence

4.7 Honesty

4.8 Social Implications

4.9 Professional Development

4.10 Information Technology Profession




ACS - Code of Professional Conduct

One of the hallmarks of a profession is the commitment by its members to high standards of

professional conduct.

Members of the Australian Computer Society (the Society) should at all times maintain standards of conduct worthy of Information Technology (IT) professionals. By doing so, they will enhance their personal stature as IT professionals and help maintain the credibility and prestige of the IT profession.

They will also secure the continuing acknowledgment of their professional merits by the community as a whole.





The Society's Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Practice is designed to provide members with authoritative guidance on acceptable standards of professional conduct and practice within the IT industry.

The Code focuses on essential matters and is not intended to include a multitude of detailed rules.

The Code should not, therefore, be narrowly interpreted.

While it contains specific rules, it is equally important that the spirit of the rules should govern members' conduct.





A.1 The Public Interest

Safeguard the interests of your clients provided that they do not conflict with the duties and loyalties owed to the community, its laws and social and political institutions





A.2 Integrity

Do not breach public trust in the profession or the specific trust of your clients and employers.





A.3 Confidentiality

You must not disclose information acquired in the course of your professional work except where consent has been obtained from the rightful legal owner or where there is a legal or professional duty to disclose





A.4 Objectivity and Independence

Be objective, impartial and free of conflicts of interest in the performance of your professional duties





A.5 Competence

Accept only such work as you believe you are competent to perform and do not hesitate to obtain additional expertise from appropriately qualified individuals where advisable





A.6 Keeping Up-To-Date

Keep yourself, and subordinates, informed of such new technologies, practices and standards as are relevant to your duties.





A.7 Subordinates

Ensure subordinates are trained in order to be effective in their duties and to qualify for increased responsibilities.





A.8 Responsibility to Your Client

Actively seek opportunities for increasing efficiency and effectiveness to the benefit of the user.





A.9 Promoting Information Technology

Endeavour to extend public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Information Technology





A.10 The Image of the Profession and the Society

Refrain from any conduct or action in your professional role which may tarnish the image of the Information Technology profession or unjustifiably detract from the good name of your professional body.

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