Professional Organizations and Certification Programs

Professional Organizations and Certification Programs

To successfully complete this week's discussion, you will need to browse through this list of top professional organizations related to the IT industry which grant specific certifications:

· Association of Computer Engineers and the Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians (ACE-ACET)Links to an external site. .

· Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)Links to an external site. .

· CompTIALinks to an external site. .

· Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certifications: The Highest Standard in Cyber Security CertificationsLinks to an external site. .

· International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)Links to an external site. .

· The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2Links to an external site. .

· Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)Links to an external site. .

· The Open Group: Making Standards WorkLinks to an external site. .

· Project Management Institute (PMI)Links to an external site. .

Please respond to the following in a substantive post (3-4 paragraphs):

· Select three of these organizations that are most relevant to your career goals.

· Explain the purpose and focus of your three selected organizations.

· Describe how joining and participating in these three organizations could help you begin or advance your IT career.