Differentiating Characteristic

for Seoul Accord (Computing Professional) Graduate

for Computing Technologist Graduate

for Computing Technician Graduate

1

Educational depth and breadth

Completion of an accredited program of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals

Completion of a program of study typically of shorter duration than for professional preparation

Completion of a program of study typically of shorter duration than for technologist preparation

2

Breadth and depth of education and type of knowledge, both theoretical and practical

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to defined and applied computing procedures, processes, systems, or methodologies

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to a wide variety of practical procedures and practices

3

Problem Analysis

Complexity of analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines and relevant domain disciplines

Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve broadly- defined computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization discipline or area of specialization

Identify and solve well- defined computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to the field of activity

4

Breadth and uniqueness of computing problems, i.e., the extent to which problems are original and to which solutions have previously been identified or codified

Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

Design solutions for broadly-defined computing technology problems, and contribute to the design of systems, components, or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

Design solutions for well- defined computing problems, and assist with the design of systems, components, or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

5

Level and appropriateness of the tool to the type of activities performed

Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations

Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to broadly- defined computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations

Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to well-defined computing activities, with an awareness of the limitations

6

Role in, and diversity of, the team

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams

Function effectively as an individual and as a member in diverse technical teams

7

Level of communication according to type of activities performed

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about broadly- defined computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports,

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about well-defined computing activities by being able to comprehend the work of others, document one’s own work, and give and understand clear instructions

8

No differentiation in this characteristic except level of practice

Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice

Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to computing technologist practice

Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to computing technician practice

9

No differentiation in this characteristic except level of practice

Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice

Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of computing technologist practice

Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of computing technician practice

10

No differentiation in this characteristic except level of practice

Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional

Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing technologist

Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing technician