Chapter 15

Careers in Computers and Certification

Discovering
Computers 2012
Your Interactive Guide to
the Digital World
Objectives Overview

Describe career
Discuss functions of Distinguish between
opportunities available
jobs available in an IT trade schools and
in various segments of
department colleges
the computer industry

Differentiate among Identify ways to stay

various computer- current with changing
related majors for technology after
college students graduation

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for Detailed Objectives
Objectives Overview

List the benefits of

Identify ways to
certification for
prepare for
employers, employees,
certification
and vendors

Name some specific IT

List the general areas
certifications in various
of IT certification
certification areas

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for Detailed Objectives
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:

General business
and government Computer Computer software Computer service
organizations and equipment field field and repair field
their IT departments

Computer education
Computer sales IT consulting
and training field

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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
Management

System development and programming

Technical services

Operations

Training

Security

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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:
Desktop or mobile
Project leader Project manager application
programmer/developer

Technical lead Software engineer Computer 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

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Preparing for a Career
in the Computer Industry
• A trade school typically offers programs in:
Web design
Graphics
Programming and
design
development

Personal
Hardware
Networking computer
maintenance
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

Computer
Computer
Information Computer Science
Engineering
Systems

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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
Computer Science Computer Engineering
systems
• Programming • Artificial intelligence • Application and
• Operating systems • Data systems
• Systems analysis and communications programming
design • Data and file • Data and file
• Databases structures structures
• Networking • Operating systems • Networks
• Web development • Application and • Operating systems
systems
programming
• Systems analysis and
design

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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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Figure 15-10
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
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:

Application Operating
Programming Hardware Networking
software systems

Digital Database
Security The Internet
forensics systems

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Certification

• IT certifications can:

Increase
employee
Increase salaries
professional
standing
Enhance
employees’
careers

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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
Online training Instructor-led
Self-study Web resources
classes training
• Requires high • Students set • Typically span • May include
motivation their own pace from several detailed course
• Least expensive • Can be one- days to several objectives,
third the price months training guides,
of instructor-led • Some sponsors sample test
programs hold their own questions, chat
sessions 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 Microsoft Certified
Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) - Desktop Support
Specialist (MOS)
Expert Technician (MCDST)

Adobe Certified Adobe Certified Adobe Certified

Associate Expert (ACE) Instructor (ACI)

IBM Certified
Professional for
Lotus Software
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A Guide to Certification

• Operating System Certifications

Microsoft Certified Microsoft Certified
IBM Certified
IT Professional Technology
Specialist
(MCITP) Specialist (MCTS)

Novell Certified
Red Hat Certified Red Hat Certified
Linux Professional
Engineer (RHCE) Technician (RHCT)
(CLP)

Sun Certified
System
Administrator
(SCSA)
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A Guide to Certification

• Programmer/Developer Certifications
Certified Software Certified Software
IBM Certified
Development Development
Solution Developer
Associate (CSDA) Professional (CSDP)

Microsoft Certified Sun Certified

Sun Certified Java
Professional Enterprise Architect
Developer (SCJD)
Developer (MCPD) (SCEA)

Sun Certified
Sun Certified Java
Mobile Application
Programmer (SCJP)
Developer (SCMAD)
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A Guide to Certification

• Hardware Certifications
Dell Certified
A+ Systems
Expert

IBM eServer
Certified
Specialist
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A Guide to Certification

• Networking Certifications
Novell Certified Cisco Certified
Novell Certified
Administrator Network Associate
Engineer (NCE)
(NCA) (CCNA)

Microsoft Certified
Cisco Certified Cisco Certified
Systems
Network Internetwork
Administrator
Professional (CCNP) Expert (CCIE)
(MCSA)

Sun Certified
Network
Network+
Administrator
(SCNA)
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A Guide to Certification

• Digital Forensics Certifications

Certified Computer
Certified Computer
Forensics Examiner
Examiner (CCE)
(CCFE)

Certified Electronic Certified

Evidence Information
Collection Forensics
Specialist (CEECS) Investigator (CIFI)
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A Guide to Certification

• Security Certifications

Certified
Security Certified Security Certified
Information
Network Architect Network
Systems Security
(SCNA) Professional (SCNP)
Professional (CISSP)

Security Certified Systems Security

Network Specialist Certified
(SCNS) Practitioner (SSCP)

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A Guide to Certification

• Internet Certifications

Certified Internet Certified Web

Webmaster Professional
(CIW) (CWP)

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A Guide to Certification

• Database System Certifications

IBM Certified IBM Certified Microsoft Certified

Solutions Expert – Solutions Expert – IT Professional
DB2 Informix (MCITP)

Oracle Certified Sybase Certified

Professional (OCP) Professional

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Summary

Computer education at trade

schools, computer-related majors
at colleges and universities, job
Strong demand for computer and Variety of available computer-
searches, career development
IT professionals related careers
planning, professional
organizations, and professional
growth

Certification preparation,
Specific certifications
examinations, and resources

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