Haha, risking we are boring Linkers with this topic Tom, you say: >> ... should not the Australian Computer Society be our actual >> folks judging / accrediting appropriate (microcredential) learning ... >> >> Do you disagree with them? > > > I am one of "them", on the ACS committee which oversees > accreditation of computing qualifications.
Then Tom, it might seem a little odd that you also write: > Microcredentials are, in part, an attempt by the university > sector to do what VET already does, and by private organizations > to get a cut of the business. But I don't think many academics, and > provide providers, understand the complexity of standardized > education modules, and the discipline it imposes. This would appear a sweeping statement, Tom. Hence, is our ACS simply out to, “get a cut of the business” with microcredentials, rather than VET, perhaps specially so since more than a year and a half ago now we noticed: “ACS launches microCredentials” By Staff Writers on Aug 05 2020 https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2020/acs-launches-microcredentials-.html ACS has launched microCredentials .. MicroCredentials validate achievements against a set of internationally-recognised skills which align to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), the most commonly-used ICT competency framework defining the skills required to perform job roles across all aspects of the technology industry. The Cyber Security microCredentials framework which underpins the determination of prior knowledge, skills and experience was developed by ACS. ACS defined and produced the descriptions of standards and required knowledge areas within the specialisms of the microCredentials for Cyber Security. The cyber security microCredential specialisms include: Information Security – which is a prerequisite for all microCredentials – Governance, Risk Management, Business Resilience, Compliance and Assurance, Security Testing, Development and Architecture, Operations Managements, Intrusion Detection, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Management, and Identity and Access. IT professionals can apply for any of the five levels of recognition: Bronze – Apply – SFIA Level 3 Silver – Enable – SFIA Level 4 Gold – Ensure and advise – SFIA Level 5 Platinum – Initiate and influence – SFIA Level 6 Diamond – Strategise and Direct – SFIA Level 7 Successful candidates earn a digital badge which effectively communicates their level of experience and knowledge to their employer and prospective employers. ACS member Zoran Savanovic (Cyber CP) became the first to achieve Cyber Security microCredentials in Diamond Information Security, Diamond Governance and Diamond Operations Management. The microCredentials launch follows May’s rollout of the ACS Learning Accelerator as part of a transformed digital learning experience extending course options helping members with reskilling and career enhancement. The microCredentials scheme is open to both ACS members and non-members .. More details can be found on the ACS microCredentials website. -- _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] https://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
