The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to information technology:
Information technology (IT) – microelectronics based combination of computing and telecommunications technology to treat information, including in the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information. It is defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) as "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware."
There are different names for this at different periods or through fields. Some of these names are:
ICT:- Information and communication technologiesIT:- Information technologyDCT:- Data Communication & technologyCDT:- Creative digital technologyDT:- Design & technologyCommunication technologyBSIT or B.Sc IT:- Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyM.Sc. IT, MSc IT or MSIT:- Master of Science in Information TechnologyBCA:- Bachelor of Computer ApplicationsMCA:- Master of Computer ApplicationsHistory of computingHistory of computing, by subjectHistory of computing hardwareHistory of computing hardware (1960s–present)History of computer hardware in Soviet Bloc countriesHistory of artificial intelligenceHistory of computer scienceHistory of operating systemsHistory of programming languagesHistory of software engineeringHistory of the graphical user interfaceHistory of the InternetHistory of personal computersHistory of laptopsHistory of video gamesHistory of the World Wide WebTimeline of computingTimeline of computing hardware 2400 BC–1949Timeline of computing 1950–1979Timeline of computing 1980–1989Timeline of computing 1990–1999Timeline of computing 2000–2009Amazon Web Services has 5 certifications Apple Inc. – sponsors the Apple certification programAvaya Professional Credential ProgramCisco Systems – sponsors the Cisco Career Certifications programCitrix Systems – sponsors the Citrix Certified Administrator programHewlett-Packard – sponsors the HP-CP certifications related to HP TechnologiesDell – sponsors the Dell Certified Systems Expert program with Associate and Master levelsHuawei – sponsors certificationsIBM – sponsors certificationsJuniper Networks – sponsors the Juniper Networks Technical Certification ProgramLANDesk – sponsors the Certified LANDesk Administrator and Certified LANDesk Engineer programMicrosoft Corporation – sponsors the Microsoft Certified Professional programMySQL (as part of Oracle Corporation now) – sponsors a certification programNetApp – sponsors the NetApp Certification programNortel – sponsors the Nortel Certifications programNovell – sponsors a certification programObject Management Group – sponsors the Certified Professional program for the Unified Modeling LanguageOracle Corporation – sponsors the Oracle Certification ProgramRed Hat – sponsors the Red Hat Certification ProgramSAP – sponsors individual training and certificationsSolarWinds – sponsors the SolarWinds Certified Professional Program for network management Sun Microsystems – sponsors the Sun Certified Professional programSybase – sponsors the Certified Sybase Professional programUbuntu – provides Ubuntu Certified Professional programVMware – sponsors certification programs (VCP & VCDX)Zend Technologies – sponsors the Zend Certified Engineer programThird-party and vendor-neutral certifications
Third-party commercial organizations and vendor neutral interest groups that sponsor certifications include:
The BSD Certification Group Inc. – a non-profit organization committed to creating and maintaining a global certification standard for system administration on BSD based operating systems.INFINIDOX – sponsors 4 professional information security certifications.XML Certification Program - XML MastereCertificationsCertiport – sponsors the Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3 certification (Internet and Computing Core).CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) – offers 12 professional IT Certifications, validating foundation-level IT knowledge and skills.European Computer Driving License-Foundation – sponsors the European Computer Driving License (also called International Computer Driving License) (ICDL)ExpertRatingInternational Information and Communication Technology Council Certification Program(ISC)² – sponsors the CISSP, SSCP and other security certificationsLinux Professional InstituteMajinate – sponsors the Accredited Symbian Developer scheme for Symbian OSNACSE (National Association of Communication Systems Engineers) sponsors 36 Vendor Neutral, knowledge specific, Certifications covering the 5 major IT Disciplines which are: Data Networking, Telecomm, Web Design & Development, Programming & Business Skills for IT Professionals.The Open Group – sponsors TOGAF certification and the IT Architect Certification (ITAC) [2] and IT Specialist Certification (ITSC) [3] skills and experience based IT certifications.Planet3 Wireless – sponsors the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification [4]Prosoft Learning Corporation – offers CIW, CCNT, CTP, AssessPrep certification tracks. Prosoft LearningSAGE (organization) – sponsors the cSAGE programSANS Institute – operates the Global Information Assurance Certification programStorage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) – sponsors the SNIA Certification Program [5]General certification of software practitioners has struggled. The ACM had a professional certification program in the early 1980s, which was discontinued due to lack of interest. Today, the IEEE is certifying software professionals, but only about 500 people have passed the exam by March 2005.
The IEEE Computer Society – sponsors the Certified Software Development Professional as well as membership designations, "Senior" and "Fellow" which reflect experience and peer review qualification.The IET – sponsors the Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer, which can be ratified into the European EngineerThe BCS – sponsors the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) programme.The Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals sponsors the Certified Computing Professional (CCP) and Associate Computing Professional (ACP) certificationsThe BDPA IT Institute – sponsors the BDPA IT Associate (BITA), the BDPA IT Professional (BITP), and the BDPA IT Master (BITM) certificationsThe Canadian Information Processing Society – sponsors the Information Systems Professional certification in Canada.The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – sponsors the Certified Information Technology Professional program.APICS – establishes operations management standards and sponsors certification for LogisticsBritish Computer SocietyNational Software Testing LaboratoriesAmerican Society for Quality#CertificationsISTQBCSTE