e-skills procom consultation

The 'Professionalism in IT' alliance

In May 2006, e-skills UK joined forces with the British Computer Society, Intellect and the National Computer Centre to establish the 'Professionalism in IT' (Prof IT) alliance to support the UK's drive for leadership in the global IT market.

The work of the Professionalism in IT (Prof IT) alliance has two objectives: (1) to improve the ability of organisations to exploit the potential of information technology effectively and consistently and (2) to build an IT profession that is respected and valued by all - Government, business leaders, employers and customers - for the contribution that it makes to the growth of the UK economy.

Within the Prof IT alliance, the partners contribute as follows:

• e-skills UK leads on the skills agenda. We are developing the IT professional Competency Model (e-skills procom) - a common language for professional skills that will underpin ongoing professional development and make it easier for companies to recognise the capabilities people have.
• The British Computer Society provides a wide range of support services to individual IT professionals up to full Chartered Professional status.
• Intellect helps the supplier community to verify overall organisational professionalism for client reassurance.
• NCC commits to disseminate essential IS management through its best practise and standards programmes.

Last modified: 17 Mar 2009