| Curriculum crosswalk |
A matrix
that maps the learning outcomes of your course to the technical knowledge and
employability skills identified in the IT skill standards. |
| Market Analysis |
A process
usually conducted through interviews in which industry experts who hire your
graduates identify and prioritize the most important technical knowledge and
employability skills in the IT skill standards they’d like to see in new hires.
A market analysis helps you to prioritize content and skills for your
curriculum. |
| Information Technology Skill Standards |
Industry identified and agreed upon critical work functions
that define a specific IT career cluster.
Key activities and the technical knowledge and employability skills necessary
to perform those key activities are described in detail.
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| Gap Analysis |
A matrix that identifies matches and gaps between what
your course teaches and what industry suggests you should emphasize.
Often the biggest gap is in the area of employability skills.
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