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Objectives Overview

Describe career

opportunities

available in various

segments of the

computer industry

Describe career

opportunities

available in various

segments of the

computer industry

Discuss functions

of jobs available in

an IT department

Discuss functions

of jobs available in

an IT department

Distinguish

between trade

schools and

colleges

Distinguish

between trade

schools and

colleges

Diferentiate

among various

computer-related

majors for college

students

Diferentiate

among various

computer-related

majors for college

students

Identify ways to

stay current with

changing

technology after

graduation

Identify ways to

stay current with

changing

technology after

graduation

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Objectives Overview

List the benefts of

certifcation for

employers,

employees, and

vendors

List the benefts of

certifcation for

employers,

employees, and

vendors

Identify ways to

prepare for

certifcation

Identify ways to

prepare for

certifcation

List the general

areas of IT

certifcation

List the general

areas of IT

certifcation

Name some

specifc IT

certifcations in

various

certifcation areas

Name some

specifc IT

certifcations in

various

certifcation areas

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The Computer Industry

•

A demand for computer professionals

continues to grow

–

IT is predicted to be the fastest growing industry

for the next several years

Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 15 4 Pages 784 – 785

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Careers in the Computer

Industry

•

Job opportunities in the computer industry

generally are available in one or more of

these areas:

Page 786

General business and

government organizations

and their IT departments

General business and

government organizations

and their IT departments

Computer equipment feld

Computer

equipment feld _{software feld}software feldComputer Computer

Computer service and

repair feld

Computer service and

repair feld

Computer sales

Computer sales education and Computer training feld

Computer education and

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Careers in the Computer

Industry

•

Employees in the IT

department work

together as a team to

meet the information

requirements of their

organization

•

Employees also are

responsible for

keeping all the

computer operations

and networks running

(7)

Careers in the Computer

Industry

•

Jobs in the IT department typically are

divided into six main areas

Page 787

Management

System development and programming

Technical services

Operations

Training

(8)

Industry

(9)

Industry

•

The

computer

equipment feed

consists of

manufacturers and

distributors of computers

and computer-related

hardware

•

Careers in this feld are

available with companies

that design,

manufacture, and

produce computers and

devices

(10)

Industry

•

The

computer software feed

consists of

companies that develop, manufacture, and

support a wide range of software

•

Job titles might include:

Pages 790 - 791

Project leader

Project leader Project managerProject manager

Desktop or mobile application programmer/develo

per

Desktop or mobile application programmer/develo

per

Technical lead

(11)

Careers in the Computer

Industry

•

The

computer

service and

repair feed

provides:

–

Preventive

maintenance

–

Component

installation

–

Repair services

•

Requires a

knowledge of

electronics

(12)

Industry

•

Computer saeespeopee

must possess

a general understanding of computers

and a specifc knowledge of the

products they are selling

–

Some work for computer

equipment and software

manufacturers, and

others work for retailers

Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 15 12 Page 792

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Industry

•

Corporate trainers teach employees

how to use software, design and

develop systems, write programs, and

perform other computer-related

activities

(14)

Industry

An

IT

consuetant

provides

computer

services to his

or her clients

An

IT

consuetant

provides

computer

services to his

or her clients

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

Page 794

•

A

trade schooe

typically ofers

programs in:

Programmin

g

Programmin

g

Web design

and

developme

nt

Web design

and

developme

nt

Graphics

design

Graphics

design

Hardware

maintenanc

e

Hardware

maintenanc

e

Networking

Personal

computer

support

Personal

computer

support

(16)

in the Computer Industry

•

If you attend a two-year college, check

for an articulation agreement with a

four-year university

•

Three broad disciplines produce the

greatest number of entry-level

employees

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Computer

Informati

on

Systems

Computer

Informati

on

Systems

Computer

Science

Computer

Science

Computer

Engineeri

ng

Computer

Engineeri

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Computer

information

systems

Computer

information

systems

•

Programming

•

Operating

systems

•

Systems analysis

and design

•

Databases

•

Networking

•

Web

development

•

Programming

•

Operating

systems

•

Systems analysis

and design

•

Databases

•

Networking

•

Web

development

Computer

Science

Computer

Science

•

Artifcial

intelligence

•

Data

communications

•

Data and fle

structures

•

Operating

systems

•

Application and

systems

programming

•

Systems analysis

and design

•

Artifcial

intelligence

•

Data

communications

•

Data and fle

structures

•

Operating

systems

•

Application and

systems

programming

•

Systems analysis

and design

Computer

Engineering

Computer

Engineering

•

Application and

systems

programming

•

Data and fle

structures

•

Networks

•

Operating

systems

•

Application and

systems

programming

•

Data and fle

structures

•

Networks

•

Operating

systems

(19)

•

Many companies

list their job

openings,

internship

opportunities, and

career

opportunities on

their Web sites

•

Job seekers can

create a

video

resume

(20)

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Preparing for a Career

•

It is important to keep up to date on

industry trends and technologies and to

develop new skills

Page 797

Professional organizations and personal

networks

Professional growth and continuing

education

Computer publications

(22)

in the Computer Industry

•

Computer professionals with common

interests and a desire to extend their

profciency form computer-related

professional organizations

(23)

•

A user group is a

collection of people

with common

computer

equipment or

software interests

•

Can be an efective

and rewarding way

to learn about and

continue career

development

(24)

•

Conferences, conventions, and trade

shows are a great way to stay aware of

new products and services

–

International Consumer

Electronics Show (CES)

(25)

•

Hundreds of

computer industry

publications are

available online

–

Computerworld

–

InfoWorld

–

PC Magazine

–

PC World

(26)

in the Computer Industry

•

Web sites discuss

or share opinions,

analysis, reviews,

or news about

technology

–

Slashdot

–

The Register

–

AnandTech

–

Tom’s Hardware

Guide

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Certifcation

•

Certifcation

is the process of verifying the technical

knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated

competence in a particular area

•

Computer certifcations are available in these areas:

Page 800

Application software Application

software Operating Operating systemssystems ProgrammiProgrammingng HardwareHardware NetworkingNetworking

Digital forensicsDigital

(28)

Certifcation

•

IT certifcations can:

Pages 800 - 801

Enhance

employee

s’ careers

Increase

professio

nal

standing

(29)

Certifcation

•

Vendor-sponsored certifcations ofer

many special benefts as incentives

•

Professional organizations also ofer

certifcations

(30)

Certifcation

•

Selecting a certifcation requires careful

thought and research

(31)

Certifcation

•

Certifcation training options are

available to suit every learning style

Page 802 Self-study Self-study • _Requires high motivation • Least expensive • Requires high motivation • _Least expensive Online training classes Online training classes

• _{Students set}

their own pace

• Can be

one-third the price of instructor-led

programs

• Students set

their own pace

• _{Can be}

one-third the price of instructor-led programs Instructor-led training Instructor-led training • _Typically span from several days to several months • Some sponsors hold their own sessions • Typically span from several days to several months • Some sponsors hold their own sessions Web resourcesWeb resources

• _{May include}

detailed course objectives, training guides, sample test questions, chat rooms, and discussion groups

• May include

(32)

Certifcation

•

Certifcations are typically taken on a

computer at a testing center

•

With computerized adaptive testing (CAT), the

tests analyze a person’s responses while

taking the test

(33)

A Guide to Certifcation

•

Application Software Certifcations

Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 15 33 Page 804 Figure 15-20 Microsoft Ofce Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Ofce Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Ofce Specialist (MOS) - Expert

Microsoft Ofce Specialist (MOS) - Expert

Microsoft Certifed Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Microsoft Certifed Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Adobe Certifed Associate Adobe Certifed

Associate Adobe Certifed Adobe Certifed Expert (ACE)Expert (ACE) Adobe Certifed Adobe Certifed Instructor (ACI)Instructor (ACI)

(34)

A Guide to Certifcation

•

Operating System Certifcations

(35)

•

Programmer/Developer Certifcations

(36)

•

Hardware Certifcations

Figure 15-23

A+

Dell

Certifed

Systems

Expert

Dell

Certifed

Systems

Expert

IBM

eServer

Certifed

Specialist

IBM

(37)

•

Networking Certifcations

(38)

•

Digital Forensics Certifcations

(39)

•

Security Certifcations

(40)

•

Internet Certifcations

Figure 15-27

Certifed

Internet

Webmaster

(CIW)

Certifed

Internet

Webmaster

(CIW)

Certifed Web

Professional

(CWP)

Certifed Web

Professional

(41)

•

Database System Certifcations

Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 15 41 Pages 807 - 808

Figure 15-28

IBM Certifed

Solutions

Expert – DB2

IBM Certifed

Solutions

Expert – DB2

(42)

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Googeepeex

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Summary

Strong demand for computer and IT

professionals

Strong demand for computer and IT

professionals

Variety of available computer-related careers

Computer education at trade schools, computer-related majors at colleges

and universities, job searches, career development planning, professional organizations,

and professional growth

Computer education at trade schools, computer-related majors at colleges

and universities, job searches, career development planning, professional organizations,

and professional growth

Certifcation preparation, examinations, and

resources

Certifcation preparation, examinations, and

resources Specifc certifcationsSpecifc certifcations

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