Report 0051 Actions

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Problem Report Number	0051
Submitter's Classification	Specification problem
State	Resolved
Resolution	Evaluation Process Deficiency (EPD)
Problem Resolution ID	EPD.ITDC.0005
Raised	2013-06-05 22:27
Updated	2013-07-09 11:19
Published	2013-07-09 11:19
Requirements	Open CA Certification Conformance Requirements Version 1.2
Certification Program	Open CA Certification Program
Specification	Open CA Certification Conformance Requirements Version 1.2
Location in Spec	Section 3.5
Problem Summary	After 8 years, the validity of the requested evidence in the Level 1 and Level 2 templates for PD01 and PD04 needs to be re-examined.
Problem Text	Conformance Requirements PD01 and PD04 were specified 8 years ago. The required evidence requested in the Level 1 and Level 2 templates was relevant at that time. Although, the intent of the Conformance Requirements remains unchanged, the requested evidence needs to be re-examined.. PD01 is intended to establish that the candidate has undertaken, "Training in the design and engineering of IT architectures." The Conformance Requirement, for both Levels 1 and 2, is, "Attendance at a taught course, or through self-study." However, in the Package Templates an additional constraint was added. For Level 1, that training had to be within the previous 3 years. For Level 2, that time limit was 5 years. The time limits were intended to ensure that the candidate's knowledge is not based on outdated concepts, procedures and methods. Those time limits are now proving problematic to many candidates. Their formal training in one, or more, architecture development methods was during an earlier stage of their career and, therefore, usually outside the time limits. It is unlikely that they will have had the opportunity recently to retake training on a complete method, or even full training on an alternative method. The more recent training that keeps their architectural abilities up- to-date usually comprises training in techniques, components, patterns, etc. that can be incorporated into the architectures. However, the true place for that information in the package is in the Training Courses category of PD04. In fact many candidates, put the same courses into that category as they do into PD01. RECOMMENDATION a. The time limit is removed from PD01 (or it is extended to at least 10 years.) b. In PD04 the category Training Courses is moved to the head of the list and the wording is changed to "Candidates are expected to continually develop their skills and knowledge in IT Architecture. Please list the activities in which you have participated in the last three years. Activity is required in the Training Courses category and at least 2 of the other categories in the table below:"

Review Information

Review Type	SA Review
Start Date	2013-06-05 22:27
Last Updated	2013-06-28 16:40
Completed	2013-06-28 16:40
Status	Complete
Review Resolution	Evaluation Process Deficiency (EPD)
Review Conclusion	The time limit in PD01 is not present in the Conformance Requirements. It was introduced in the Certification package template. It is agreed that the time limit should be removed from the Cert package templates. Regarding PD04, the SA sees no reason to change the conformance requirements or the wording in the Certification package templates

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