Open CA Certification Program - Accreditation

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Problem Report Number	0022
Submitter's Classification	Specification problem
State	Resolved
Resolution	Interpretation (INT)
Problem Resolution ID	INT.ITDC.0014
Raised	2007-09-19 22:36
Updated	2008-03-05 18:52
Published	2008-03-05 18:52
Requirements	Open CA Certification Conformance Requirements
Certification Program	Open CA Certification Program
Specification	Open CA Certification Conformance Requirements
Location in Spec	Section 4.1 and 3.
Problem Summary	The eight-year limit on the age of information valid for use as evidence is not clearly expressed.
Problem Text	In section 4.1 it is stated that "Candidates must provide three (3) Experience Profiles describing projects undertaken within the eight (8) years preceding an application..." That is the only statement of this time limit, but it has been taken to also apply to the information given for Core Foundation Skills, Experience Criteria, Professional Development and Contributions to the IT Architect Community. If that is the intention the limit needs to be precisely expressed to state that - probably at the beginning of section 3. (It may be advisable to clarify the situation in the package templates also.)

Review Type	SA Review
Start Date	2007-09-19 22:36
Last Updated	2008-03-05 00:59
Completed	2008-03-05 00:59
Status	Complete
Review Resolution	Interpretation (INT)
Review Conclusion	There should be no change to the conformance requirements but we should provide some descriptive material in the template that says "Evidence for CFSs and ECs should normally be within 8 years. And it is recommended that Candidates use examples from the projects cited in the experience profiles. If evidence is not in the the last 8 years, expect to be questioned closely by the board. "