1、 Reference number ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E) ISO/IEC 2008INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 24773 First edition 2008-09-01 Software engineering Certification of software engineering professionals Comparison framework Ingnierie du logiciel Certification des professionnels de lingnierie du logiciel Cadre compa
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7、08(E) ISO/IEC 2008 All rights reserved iiiContents Page Foreword . iv Introduction. .v 1 Scope .1 1.1 Purpose .1 1.2 Field of application. .1 2 Normative references .1 3 Terms and definitions .1 4 Requirements for a Certification Scheme.2 5 Knowledge and skills. .3 5.1 Body of knowledge .3 5.1.1 Sof
8、tware engineering body of knowledge 3 5.1.2 Other technical knowledge requirements.3 5.1.3 Knowledge of appropriate standards 3 5.1.4 Domain knowledge3 5.2 Cognitive levels . 3 5.3 Skills . .3 5.3.1 Software engineering skills .3 5.3.2 Generic professional skills3 5.4 Performance levels .4 6 Evaluat
9、ion of competence .4 7 Delegation. 4 8 Code of ethics and professional practice.4 9 Maintenance of certification 5 9.1 Renewal of certification5 9.2 Continuing professional development 5 Bibliography. 7ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E) iv ISO/IEC 2008 All rights reservedForeword ISO (the International Organizat
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14、e subject of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO/IEC 24773 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, Subcommittee SC 7, Software and systems engineering. ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E) ISO/IEC 2008
15、All rights reserved vIntroduction Over the past several decades, software systems have become critical components of most aspects of life. At the same time, these systems have become increasingly complex. One response to this situation has been the recognition and codification of effective practices
16、 for software development processes and products. This effort has led to the development of systems and software engineering standards by ISO and IEC, by professional societies, and by national standards bodies. It has also led to the definition of an internationally recognized body of knowledge for
17、 software engineering 1. At the same time, there has been a broad-based effort to increase the professionalism of developers of software systems. This effort has included the extension of professional engineering qualifications (e.g. licensed or chartered status) to software engineers and the creati
18、on of certification schemes for software engineering professionals. All certifications assess candidates competencies, either by examination or by review of a candidates competencies, including education, experience, and mastery of specific skills. The increasing globalization of the software indust
19、ry implies that a software engineering professional is likely to work in different countries over the course of a career. It is therefore important to develop ways to increase the portability of professional certifications in this domain. This International Standard will respond to the needs of mult
20、i-national organizations or suppliers for developing software for a foreign customer (including offshoring) that requires software engineering professional certifications. This International Standard will facilitate the portability of software engineering professional certifications between differen
21、t countries. At present, different countries have adopted different approaches on the topic that are implemented by means of regulations and bylaws. The intention of this International Standard is to be open to these national approaches by providing a framework for expressing them in a common scheme
22、 that can lead to understanding between different countries. This International Standard refines and supplements the processes for certification of individuals included in ISO/IEC 17024:2003, Conformity Assessment General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. The management and
23、 implementation of the Scheme developed under this International Standard can also take into account the processes and definitions of ISO/IEC 17024. A certification body for software engineering professionals seeking accreditation as such will be required to demonstrate conformance to ISO/IEC 17024
24、and to this International Standard. This does not preclude a certification body for software engineering professionals from using this International Standard alone to compare its Scheme with other certification bodies as a basis for a mutual recognition agreement. In some countries, governments and
25、other bodies assess the qualifications of software engineering professionals by evaluating candidates knowledge, skills and job experience and issuing certificates of qualification to those demonstrating competence as defined by an assessing organization. Such an organization is defined as qualifica
26、tion body in this International Standard. A qualification body can use appropriate components of Clauses 4.1 to 4.6, 5 and 6 of this standard for comparison with other such schemes or as a delegated qualification body under Clause 7 of this International Standard. Educational organisations can also
27、use a Scheme developed under this International Standard for comparison purposes. The Guide to the body of knowledge, ISO/IEC TR 19759:2005, Software Engineering Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge 1 is utilized in this International Standard for comparison of software engineering bo
28、dies of knowledge. Education bodies, qualification or examination bodies and certification bodies are not required to use, or comply with, SWEBOK, but are required to map a software engineering body of knowledge to SWEBOK. This will enable comparisons between the software engineering component (Clau
29、se 5.1.1) of the body of knowledge in the Scheme. ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E) vi ISO/IEC 2008 All rights reservedThis International Standard is not intended to discourage or diminish the role of universities and other educational bodies in developing and offering diverse and innovative software engineerin
30、g programs. Rather, it encourages universities and other educational bodies to participate in the initial and continuing development of software engineering professionals. At the same time, certification bodies are encouraged to consult with and work with universities and other educational bodies in
31、 establishing schemes under this International Standard. FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 2008 All rights reserved 1 Software engineering Certification of software engineering professionals Comparison framework 1 Scope 1.1 Purpose This International Standard establishes a framework for com
32、parison of schemes for certifying software engineering professionals. A certification scheme is a set of certification requirements for software engineering professionals. This International Standard specifies the items that a scheme is required to contain andindicates what should be defined for eac
33、h item. 1.2 Field of application This International Standard has a number of intended users, as follows: Educators, academics and course developers: will use Clauses 4.1 to 4.6, 5 and 6 of this International Standard to map their course structure and design against another course or educational requ
34、irement; develop new courses; make decisions about mutual recognition. Examining bodies: will use Clauses 4.1 to 4.6, 5 and 6 of this International Standard to construct examination and/or evaluation schemes; make decisions about mutual recognition. Industry and professional bodies: will use this In
35、ternational Standard to develop and maintain certification schemes; make decisions about mutual recognition. Government bodies: will use this International Standard for policy development; funding decisions; skills assessment; regulation of professionals; facilitation of trade agreements between cou
36、ntries. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO/IEC 17024:2003
37、, Conformity assessment General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 17024:2003 and the following apply. ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E)2 ISO/IEC 2008 All rights reserved 3.1 body of kno
38、wledge collection of knowledge items or areas generally agreed to be essential to understanding a particular subject 3.2 certification body body certifying persons against the requirements in Clauses 4 to 9 of this International Standard, including the development and maintenance of a Scheme 3.3 cog
39、nitive level qualitative assessment of an individuals familiarity with a given topic 3.4 qualification body entity issuing certificates of qualification under Clauses 4.1 to 4.6, 5 and 6 of this International Standard 4 Requirements for a Certification Scheme The certification body shall produce a c
40、ertification scheme (the Scheme) that contains a description of the software engineering professionals to be certified. The Scheme shall include the following: 4.1 a title which expresses and reflects the knowledge and skills that are required and that is recognized in the relevant professional comm
41、unity. This Clause should also list any alternate titles that may be included with the title and any alternate titles that are explicitly excluded from the certification; 4.2 a list of the tasks that the software engineering professional described in the title would be expected to undertake; 4.3 a d
42、escription of the level of accountability, responsibility, autonomy, authority and complexity of the work associated with this title; 4.4 a description of the competences appropriate for the title, expressed in terms of the body of knowledge, cognitive levels, skills, and performance levels (See Cla
43、use 5); 4.5 any minimum educational qualification or experience; 4.6 a description of how the competences are evaluated (See Clause 6); 4.7 details of any delegations to a qualification body (See Clause 7); 4.8 a description of the codes of ethics and professional practices required (See Clause 8);
44、4.9 a description of how the certification is maintained and renewed (See Clause 9); 4.10 any other information that will assist the relevant professional community in identifying the software engineering professionals to whom the certification applies. ISO/IEC 24773:2008(E) ISO/IEC 2008 All rights
45、reserved 3 5 Knowledge and skills 5.1 Body of knowledge The evaluation component of the Scheme shall be based on a body of knowledge. For each component (Clauses 5.1.1 to 5.1.4) of this body of knowledge, the scheme shall state the cognitive level expected of a successful candidate for certification
46、. Where the Scheme includes a body of knowledge other than SWEBOK it should identify the source and authority of that body of knowledge. NOTE The Scheme should describe processes for maintaining currency and relevance of the body of knowledge. 5.1.1 Software engineering body of knowledge The softwar
47、e engineering component of the body of knowledge required by Clause 5.1 shall be identified and mapped to Chapters 2 to 11 of ISO/IEC TR 19759:2005 1. NOTE It is not the intent of this International Standard to restrict in any way the freedom of academics or others to develop courses or certificatio
48、n schemes based on what they feel is appropriate. The use of SWEBOK is included only to provide a common reference point for comparison. 5.1.2 Other technical knowledge requirements If the certification body has determined that the statement of job capabilities/requirements warrants the inclusion of
49、 technical knowledge requirements not listed in Clause 5.1.1, the Scheme shall also identify those requirements. 5.1.3 Knowledge of appropriate standards The statement of job capabilities/requirements referred to in Clause 4.2 identifies standards that may be applicable. The Scheme shall include these standards. 5.1.4 Domain knowledge If the software engineering professional is to operate in a particular industry or product domain, the Scheme shall identify any appropriate knowledge requirements. 5.2 Cognitive leve
