An investigation into the skills gap in the software industry of Pakistan
Department
Department of Computer Science
Was this content written or created while at IBA?
Yes
Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
12-1-2005
Conference Name
2005 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies
Conference Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Conference Dates
27-28 August 2005
ISBN/ISSN
33847297592 (Scopus)
Volume
2005
First Page
206
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Keywords
Computer industry, Software standards, Industrial training, Software quality, Engineering profession, Statistics, Employment, Programming, Information management, Research and development management
Abstract / Description
Software Industry workers require an adequate skill set to gain maximum output from the effective use of technology. The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of actual and desired software developer, jobs skill set Survey methodology will be used to obtain reports of actual skill level and those desired to define common dimensions of the software developer skill set. Anticipated results will add to the existing body of IT job skills knowledge and may provide practice with job development and career planning guidance. We also intend to propose a skill standard for the software industry of Pakistan that meets the requirements of the local market as well as satisfy the international standards being practiced worldwide.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICICT.2005.1598586
Recommended Citation
Sharf, Z., & Khan, W. A. (2005). An investigation into the skills gap in the software industry of Pakistan., 2005, 206. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICICT.2005.1598586
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