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Developing into an IT expertLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TT00CL50

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Jarmo Nevala

Objective

During the study period, you will learn to understand how you develop into an expert in the IT field and how this development is related to lifelong learning. The aim of the study course is to support the students' professional growth and development as experts in the IT field and to give them the skills to plan, implement and evaluate their skills.

During the study period, you will learn to understand the stages of developing into an expert and to take good practices and ethical questions into account.

EUR-ACE Multidisciplinary expertise
You understand the multidimensionality of expertise and the requirements of lifelong learning related to it. You recognize that the field is constantly developing and changing, and you are ready to develop with it.

Content

After completing this course, you will understand how to become an IT professional and how this development is linked to lifelong learning. The course will support your professional growth and development as an IT professional, giving you the skills to plan, implement and evaluate your competences. You will learn about the stages of becoming an expert and how to take into account good practice and ethical issues. You will understand the multi-dimensional nature of expertise and the requirements of lifelong learning, and be ready to evolve with the industry.

Lifelong development
Good practices
Ethical questions
Expertise

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can describe the stages of the development of expertise and their importance in the working life of the IT sector. The student can identify his own strengths and development needs as an expert in the IT field and prepare a personal competence development plan for himself. The student can evaluate his own competence and learning critically and reflectively and give and receive feedback. The student knows how to act in accordance with the ethical principles and good practices of the IT industry and takes into account different perspectives and interests.