The Information Systems Examinations Board (ISEB) is an examination awarding body and a part of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

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Initially started as a collaboration between the National Computing Centre (NCC) and BCS for the creation of the 'Certificate in Systems Analysis and Design' for the then Systems Analysis Examination Board. In 1989 a new qualification in Project Management was developed. This was the start of an expansion of the portfolio of qualifications and therefore the Systems Analysis Examination Board made the decision to change its name to Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB).

ISEB overview

ISEB qualifications cover eight major subject areas in IT:

• IT Service Management/ITIL
• Software Testing
• Sustainable IT
• Business Analysis
• Systems Development
• Project Management and Support
• IT Governance, Information and Security
• IT Assets and Infrastructure
• Green IT

The qualifications are available in various levels:

• ISEB Foundation Level - A broad introduction to a discipline.
• ISEB Practitioner Level - Practical application within a specific discipline.
• ISEB Higher Level - In depth coverage within a specific discipline for specialists or managers.

ISEB qualifications and exams are available internationally in over 50 countries including Australia, Japan, South Africa, USA, Brazil.

ISEB offers qualifications via accredited training and examination providers and may be undertaken via both written and computer based examinations.