Discovering Computers 2012Chapter 15Careers in Computers and Certification

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Discovering

Computers 2012 Chapter 15

Careers in Computers and Certification

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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

Differentiate among various computer-

related majors for college students Differentiate 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 benefits of certification for

employers, employees, and vendors

List the benefits of certification for

employers, employees, and vendors

Identify ways to prepare for certification Identify ways to

prepare for certification

List the general areas of IT certification List the general areas

of IT certification

Name some specific IT certifications in various

certification areas Name some specific IT certifications in various

certification 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

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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:

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General business and government organizations and their IT departments

Computer equipment field

Computer

equipment field Computer software field

Computer software

field Computer service and repair field Computer service

and repair field

Computer sales

Computer sales Computer education and training field Computer education

and training field IT consultingIT consulting

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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

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• Jobs in the IT department typically are divided into six main areas

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Management Management

System development and programming System development and programming

Technical services Technical services

Operations Operations

Training

Security

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Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 15 9 Pages 788 – 789

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• The computer equipment field consists of

manufacturers and

distributors of computers and computer-related

hardware

• Careers in this field are available with companies that design, manufacture, and produce computers and devices

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• The computer software field consists of companies that develop, manufacture, and support a wide range of

software

• Job titles might include:

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Project leader

Project leader Project managerProject manager Desktop or mobile application

programmer/developer Desktop or mobile

application

programmer/developer

Technical lead

Technical lead Software engineerSoftware engineer Computer scientistComputer scientist

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• The computer service and repair field

provides:

– Preventive maintenance – Component installation – Repair services

• Requires a knowledge of electronics

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• Computer salespeople must possess a general understanding of computers and a specific

knowledge of the products they are selling

– Some work for computer equipment and software manufacturers, and

others work for retailers

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Careers in the Computer Industry

• Corporate trainers teach employees how to use software, design and develop systems, write

programs, and perform other computer-related activities

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Careers in the Computer Industry

An IT consultant provides computer

services to his or her clients

An IT consultant provides computer

services to his or her clients

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

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• A trade school typically offers programs in:

Programming

Programming Web design and

development Web design

and

development

Graphics design Graphics

design

Hardware maintenance

Hardware

maintenance Networking Networking Personal computer

support Personal computer

support

Security

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Preparing for a Career

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 Information

Systems Computer Information

Systems

Computer Science Computer

Science Computer Engineering

Computer

Engineering

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

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

• Artificial intelligence

• Data

communications

• Data and file structures

• Operating systems

• Application and systems

programming

• Systems analysis and design

• Artificial intelligence

• Data

communications

• Data and file structures

• Operating systems

• Application and systems

programming

• Systems analysis and design

Computer Engineering Computer Engineering

• Application and systems

programming

• Data and file structures

• Networks

• Operating systems

• Application and systems

programming

• Data and file structures

• Networks

• Operating systems

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• Many companies list their job openings, internship

opportunities, and

career opportunities on their Web sites

• Job seekers can create a video resume

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• It is important to keep up to date on industry

trends and technologies and to develop new skills

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Professional organizations and personal networks

Professional growth and continuing education

Computer publications

Certification

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• Computer professionals with common interests and a desire to extend their proficiency form

computer-related professional organizations

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• A user group is a

collection of people

with common computer equipment or software interests

• Can be an effective and rewarding way to learn about and continue

career development

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• Conferences, conventions, and trade shows are a great way to stay aware of new products and

services

– International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

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Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry

• Hundreds of computer industry publications are available online

– Computerworld – InfoWorld

– PC Magazine – PC World

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Preparing for a Career

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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Certification

• Certification is the process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area

• Computer certifications are available in these areas:

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Application software Application

software Operating systems Operating

systems ProgrammingProgramming HardwareHardware NetworkingNetworking

Digital forensics

Digital

forensics SecuritySecurity The InternetThe Internet Database systems Database

systems

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Certification

• IT certifications can:

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Enhance employees’

careers

Increase professional standing

Increase

employee

salaries

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Certification

• Vendor-sponsored certifications offer many special benefits as incentives

• Professional organizations also offer certifications

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Certification

• Selecting a certification requires careful thought and research

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Certification

• Certification training options are available to suit every learning style

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Self-study Self-study

• Requires high motivation

• Least expensive

• Requires high motivation

• Least expensive

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 resources Web resources

• May include detailed course objectives,

training guides, sample test questions, chat rooms, and discussion groups

• May include detailed course objectives,

training guides, sample test questions, chat rooms, and discussion groups

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Certification

• Certifications 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

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A Guide to Certification

• Application Software Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) -

Expert

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) -

Expert

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Adobe Certified Associate Adobe Certified

Associate Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Adobe Certified

Expert (ACE) Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) Adobe Certified

Instructor (ACI)

IBM Certified Professional for

Lotus Software IBM Certified Professional for

Lotus Software

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A Guide to Certification

• Operating System Certifications

IBM Certified Specialist IBM Certified

Specialist

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

(MCITP)

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

(MCITP)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Certified

Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Novell Certified Linux Professional

(CLP)

Novell Certified Linux Professional

(CLP)

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Red Hat Certified

Engineer (RHCE) Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)

Sun Certified System Administrator

(SCSA) Sun Certified

System Administrator

(SCSA)

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A Guide to Certification

• Programmer/Developer Certifications

Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) Certified Software

Development Associate (CSDA)

Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)

IBM Certified Solution Developer

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Microsoft Certified

Professional Developer (MCPD)

Sun Certified Enterprise Architect

(SCEA) Sun Certified Enterprise Architect

(SCEA)

Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) Sun Certified Java

Developer (SCJD)

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)

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A Guide to Certification

• Hardware Certifications

A+ A+

Dell Certified Systems

Expert

Dell Certified Systems

Expert

IBM eServer Certified Specialist IBM eServer

Certified

Specialist

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A Guide to Certification

• Networking Certifications

Novell Certified Administrator

(NCA)

Novell Certified Administrator

(NCA)

Novell Certified Engineer (NCE) Novell Certified

Engineer (NCE)

Cisco Certified Network Associate

(CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate

(CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network

Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified

Network

Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Cisco Certified

Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Microsoft Certified Systems

Administrator (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Systems

Administrator (MCSA)

Network+

Sun Certified Network Administrator

(SCNA) Sun Certified

Network Administrator

(SCNA)

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A Guide to Certification

• Digital Forensics Certifications

Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Computer

Examiner (CCE)

Certified Computer Forensics Examiner

(CCFE)

Certified Computer Forensics Examiner

(CCFE)

Certified Electronic Evidence

Collection

Specialist (CEECS) Certified Electronic

Evidence Collection

Specialist (CEECS)

Certified Information

Forensics

Investigator (CIFI) Certified

Information Forensics

Investigator (CIFI)

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A Guide to Certification

• Security Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Security Certified Network Architect

(SCNA)

Security Certified Network Architect

(SCNA)

Security Certified Network

Professional (SCNP) Security Certified

Network

Professional (SCNP)

Security Certified Network Specialist

(SCNS)

Security Certified Network Specialist

(SCNS)

Systems Security Certified

Practitioner (SSCP) Systems Security

Certified

Practitioner (SSCP)

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A Guide to Certification

• Internet Certifications

Certified Internet Webmaster

(CIW)

Certified Internet Webmaster

(CIW)

Certified Web Professional

(CWP)

Certified Web Professional

(CWP)

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A Guide to Certification

• Database System Certifications

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IBM Certified Solutions Expert –

DB2

IBM Certified Solutions Expert –

DB2

IBM Certified Solutions Expert –

Informix IBM Certified Solutions Expert –

Informix

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

(MCITP)

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

(MCITP)

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Oracle Certified

Professional (OCP) Sybase Certified Professional Sybase Certified

Professional

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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

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

Certification preparation, examinations, and resources

Certification preparation,

examinations, and resources Specific certificationsSpecific certifications

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