ICCP Exams at Wilshire Meta-Data Conference and DAMA International Symposium

DAMA INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM & WILSHIRE META-DATA CONFERENCE
April 27-May 1, 2003 – Renaissance Hotel, Orlando, Florida

Symposium / Conference attendees have the opportunity to take the three exams required for a Certified Computing Professional (CCP) Certificate, or the one specialty exam, e.g. Data Resource Management Exam, for a Proficiency Certificate offered by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP).

A presentation, ‘Data Management & ICCP Certification, is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 7:00 pm. It will provide an overview of the ICCP certification requirements, DAMA International’s involvement over the last 10 years, and the benefits of certification.

To satisfy the examination requirements for the CCP designation, a candidate must pass the CORE exam and any two Specialty exams. The exams to be offered at the conference are the:

CORE examination, which covers a range of topics, considered to be knowledge required of every information systems and information technology professional today. There are no specific educational or experience requirements that must be met in order to take this examination, but an examinee who does not have a broad background in systems and technology, from either formal education or range of experience, typically will find it difficult to pass.
Data Resource Management examination, which tests the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and professional practices associated with development and management of corporate-wide data resources at the conceptual, logical and physical levels. This examination is intended for senior Data Resource Management professionals who have practiced in progressively more responsible assignments. The exam does not contain questions that are specific to any particular vendor’s hardware or software product. The questions test the candidate’s understanding of the usage of DRM concepts, theories, techniques, and practices. The emphasis is on the application of knowledge to deal with real-world DRM concerns. The exam does contain questions specific to data approaches of a particular methodology or industry standard where noted in the outline.
Information Technology Management examination, designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and practice of management. Its emphasis is on the practices and standards required of senior Information Technology professionals engaged in the management and administration of systems-related activities. In general, the candidate will be tested for an understanding of the usage of managerial concepts and functions. The knowledge tested will be at the level expected of a systems professional who has held progressively more responsible positions during the minimum required period for eligibility, and who has supplemented this experience with reading and coursework. Many of the questions are designed to test for knowledge gained primarily through experience.
Systems Development examination, designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and practice of systems analysis, systems design, and systems implementation. It also tests the role of the systems professional within the enterprise. Knowledge is tested at a level of competency appropriate to senior IS professionals. In general, the candidate will be tested for an understanding of the usage of information systems development and implementation techniques and practices. Although the candidate is not required to have a prescribed number of years of relevant experience to take this exam, many of the questions are designed to test for knowledge gained through experience.

Each exam is 90 minutes. Certificate candidates can take the CORE and any 2 our the 3 Specialty exams offered for the CCP certification during these time slots:

A) Pre-register prior to April 4, 2003 through the ICCP office: Tel. 847-299-4227 or 800-843-8227, or email to office@iccp.org. The "pre-registered and pre-paid" DAMA conference exam price is $140 for each exam, and the non-DAMA member price is $195. You can request substitute ICCP specialty exams (other exams not listed) to be taken at the conference ONLY during pre-registration. You may also prepay at the conference rates to take the exam(s) after the conference at your convenience.

B) On-site registration and/or payment for the above listed exams can be made at the ICCP booth or at the examination room. The DAMA conference exam price for on-site registration is $155 for each exam, and the non-DAMA member price is $195. You cannot request substitute ICCP specialty exams if you are registering on-site.

For more information, brochures, application forms, exam study guides, and possible review courses in your area, contact ICCP by voice at 847-299-4227 or (800-843-8227) "800-U-GET-CCP", by FAX at 847-299-4280. The mailing address is:

In addition, the ICCP can be contacted for information via email at office@iccp.org. Further information is available on the ICCP web site, www.iccp.org.

For the CCP: Candidates must pass each exam, e.g. the Core and two Specialty exams, at the 70% level.

For the Proficiency Certificate: Candidates must pass the Data Resource Management Exam (or another choice of specialty exam) at the 70% level.

All candidates will receive a detailed performance profile. If they pass over the 50% level, they will get a performance profile. The performance profile details how well they did on what sections. It is a great tool for identifying strengths and weaknesses.