Chapter 16 Computer Careers and Certification

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Chapter 16Computer Careers and Certification
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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What is the expected demand for computer
  professionals?

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Projections
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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are the four primary areas where job
  opportunities are found?

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• Where can you find information on specific
  computer-related careers?

• Through typical job-searching methods
• Career-oriented sites on WWW

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What is the computer hardware industry?

• Consists of small and large manufacturers and
  distributors of computers and computer-related
  equipment

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are some of the more popular job titles in
  the computer equipment industry?

• Larger companies have several levels to each job
  title, including management careers
• Visit company Web site for career information

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What is the computer software industry?

• Composed of companies that develop, manufacture,
  and support wide range of software products

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Software Industry
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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are some career opportunities in the
  software industry?

• Involve designing and programming all kinds of
  software products

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What is an IT professional?

• Sets up and manages computer equipment and
  software in IT department
• Includes programmers and systems analysts

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are the job categories in an IT department?

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are career opportunities in education and
  training?

• Schools, colleges, universities, and private
  companies all need qualified instructors

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are careers in computer sales?

• Sales representatives must have general
  understanding of computers and specific knowledge
  of product they are selling

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What are some careers in service and repair?

• Challenging for individuals who like to
  troubleshoot and solve problems
• Have a strong background in electronics

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Equipment Industry
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Careers in the Computer Industry

• What is a consultant?

• Individual who draws upon experiences to give
  advice to others

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Systems Consulting
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry

• What are the three broad disciplines in higher
  education that produce the majority of
  entry-level employees in the computer industry?

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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry

• How can you plan for career development?

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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry

• What is a user group?

• Collection of people with common computer
  equipment or software interests

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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry

• What is professional growth and continuing
  education?

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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry

• What are some Web news sites?

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What is Computer Certification?

• What is computer certification?

• Method for employers to ensure level of
  competency, skills, or quality in a particular
  area

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Types of Computer Certification

• How are certifications classified?

• Software applications
• Operating systems
• Programming
• Hardware
• Networking
• Internet
• Database systems

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A Guide to Computer Certification

• What are software applications certifications?

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A Guide to Computer Certification

• What are programming certifications?

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A Guide to Computer Certification

• What are certifications in networking?

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A Guide to Computer Certification

• What are Internet certifications?

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A Guide to Computer Certification

• What are database systems certifications?

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Certification Benefits

• What is a primary benefit of certification?

• Enhances careers provides a better salary and a
  better standing as industry professionals

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Preparing for Computer Certification

• What options are available to prepare for
  certification?

• Most certification programs do not require
  academic coursework

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Computer Certification Examinations

• What are examinations like?

• Examinations, usually multiple choice, are taken
  usingcomputers

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