Objectives Overview: Discovering Computers 2010

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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
Discovering Differentiate among

various computer-
Identify ways to stay
current with changing
Computers 2010 related majors for technology after
college students graduation
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Objectives Overview The Computer Industry
• A demand for computer professionals continues to grow

List the benefits of
Identify ways to – IT is predicted to be the fastest growing industry for the next 10
certification for
prepare for years
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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Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry
• Job opportunities in the computer industry generally are • Employees in the IT

available in one or more of these areas: department work
together as a team to
meet the information
General business
and government Computer Computer software Computer service
requirements of the
organizations and equipment field field and repair field organization
their IT departments
• Employees also are
responsible for keeping
Computer sales
Computer education
IT consulting all the computer
and training field
operations and
networks running
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• Jobs in the IT department typically are divided

into six main areas
Management
System development and programming
Technical services
Operations
Training
Click to view Web Link,
click Chapter 15, Click Web
Link from left navigation, Security
then click Computer Career
Salaries below Chapter 15
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• The computer equipment • The computer software field consists of companies that
field consists of develop, manufacture, and support a wide range of
manufacturers and
distributors of computers software
and computer-related • Job titles might include:
hardware
Desktop or mobile
• Careers in this field are Project leader Project manager application
available with companies programmer/developer
that design, manufacture,

and produce computers
and devices
Technical lead Software engineer Computer scientist
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Figure 15-4 Chapter 15 Chapter 15
• The computer service • Computer salespeople must possess a general

and repair field understanding of computers and a specific
provides: knowledge of the products they are selling
– Preventive maintenance
– Some work for computer
– Component installation
equipment and software
– Repair services
manufacturers, and
• Requires a knowledge others work for retailers
of electronics
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• Corporate trainers teach employees how to use

software, design and develop systems, write
programs, and perform other computer-related
activities An IT consultant
provides computer
services to his or
her clients
Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

in the Computer Industry in the Computer Industry
• A trade school typically offers programs in: • If you attend a two-year college, check for an
Web design articulation agreement with a four-year university
Graphics
Programming and
development
design • Three broad disciplines produce the greatest
number of entry-level employees
Personal
Hardware
Networking computer
maintenance Computer
support Computer Computer
Information
Science Engineering
Systems
Security
Link from left navigation,
then click Trade Schools
below Chapter 15
Chapter 15 Chapter 15

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
then click Computer Degrees design
below Chapter 15
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• Many companies list
their job openings,
internship
opportunities, and
career opportunities on
their Web sites
• Job seekers can create a
video resume

• It is important to keep up to date on industry • Computer professionals with common interests
trends and technologies and to develop new skills and a desire to extend their proficiency form
Professional organizations and personal networks computer-related professional organizations
Professional growth and continuing education
Computer publications
Certification Click to view Web Link,

then click Professional
Computer Organizations
below Chapter 15

• A user group is a • Conferences, conventions, and trade shows are a
collection of people great way to stay aware of new products and
with common computer services
equipment or software
interests – International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES)
• Can be an effective and
rewarding way to learn
about and continue
career development
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• Hundreds of computer • Web sites discuss or
industry publications share opinions, analysis,
are available reviews, or news about
– Computerworld technology
– InfoWorld – Slashdot
– PC Magazine – The Register
– PC World – AnandTech
– Tom’s Hardware Guide

then click Professional
Computer Publications
below Chapter 15
Certification Certification
• Certification is the process of verifying the technical knowledge of • IT certifications can:

an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular
area
• Computer certifications are available in these areas:
Increase
employee
Application Operating Increase salaries
Programming Hardware Networking
software systems
professional
standing
Digital Database Enhance
Security The Internet
forensics systems employees’
careers
then click Computer
Certifications below
Chapter 15
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• Vendor-sponsored certifications offer many • Selecting a certification requires careful thought

special benefits as incentives and research
• Professional organizations also offer certifications

then click Institute for
Certification of Computing
Professionals below
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• Certification training options are available to suit • Certifications are typically taken on a computer at a
every learning style testing center
Online training Instructor-led • With computerized adaptive testing (CAT), the tests
Self-study Web resources
classes training analyze a person’s responses while taking the test
• 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
A Guide to Certification A Guide to Certification
• Application Software Certifications • Operating System Certifications

Microsoft Certified
Microsoft Certified Microsoft Certified
Application
Application Desktop Support
Professional Microsoft Certified Novell Certified
Specialist (MCAS) Technician (MCDST) IBM Certified
(MCAP)
Technology Linux Professional
Specialist
Specialist (MCTS) (CLP)
Adobe Certified Adobe Certified Adobe Certified
Associate Expert (ACE) Instructor (ACI)
Sun Certified
Red Hat Certified Red Hat Certified System
IBM Certified Engineer (RHCE) Technician (RHCT) Administrator
Professional for (SCSA)
then click Microsoft Certified Lotus Software
Application Specialist
below Chapter 15
• Programmer/Developer Certifications • Hardware Certifications

Certified Software
Development
Certified Software
Development
ISB Certified IBM eServer
Solution Developer
Associate (CSDA) Professional (CSDP)
A+ Certified
Microsoft Certified Sun Certified
Specialist
Sun Certified Java
Professional Enterprise Architect
Developer (SCJD)
Developer (MCPD) (SCEA)
NACSE
Sun Certified Java
Sun Certified Hardware
Mobile Application
Programmer (SCJP)
Developer (SCMAD) Technician
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• Networking Certifications • Digital Forensics Certifications

Novell Certified
Novell Certified
Cisco Certified Certified Electronic
Administrator Network Associate
(NCA)
Engineer (NCE)
(CCNA) Certified Computer Evidence
Examiner (CCE) Collection
Microsoft Certified Specialist (CEECS)
Cisco Certified Cisco Certified
Systems
Network Internetwork
Administrator
Professional (CCNP) Expert (CCIE)
(MCSA)
Certified
Certified Forensic
Information
Sun Certified Computer
click Chapter 15, Click Web Network+
Network Forensics
Link from left navigation, Administrator Examiner (CFCE)
then click Network+
below Chapter 15 (SCNA) Investigator (CIFI)
• Security Certifications • Internet Certifications
Certified
Security Certified Security Certified
Information
Network Architect Network
Systems Security
Professional (CISSP)
(SCNA) Professional (SCNP) Certified Internet Certified Web
Webmaster Professional
Security Certified Systems Security (CIW) (CWP)
Network Specialist Certified
(SCNS) Practitioner (SSCP)
A Guide to Certification Video: Girls Tour the Googleplex
• 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,
Discovering
Computers 2010
Specific certifications
examinations, and resources
Living in a Digital World
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See Page 783 Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World 2

Objectives Overview The Computer Industry

• A demand for computer professionals continues to grow

Name some specific IT

Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry

• Job opportunities in the computer industry generally are • Employees in the IT

Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry

• Jobs in the IT department typically are divided

System development and programming

Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry

that design, manufacture,

Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry

• The computer service • Computer salespeople must possess a general

Careers in the Computer Industry Careers in the Computer Industry

• Corporate trainers teach employees how to use

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Professional growth and continuing education

Certification Click to view Web Link,

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Preparing for a Career Preparing for a Career

Click to view Web Link,

• Certification is the process of verifying the technical knowledge of • IT certifications can:

• Vendor-sponsored certifications offer many • Selecting a certification requires careful thought

Click to view Web Link,

A Guide to Certification A Guide to Certification

• Application Software Certifications • Operating System Certifications

A Guide to Certification A Guide to Certification

• Programmer/Developer Certifications • Hardware Certifications

A Guide to Certification A Guide to Certification

• Networking Certifications • Digital Forensics Certifications

A Guide to Certification A Guide to Certification

• Security Certifications • Internet Certifications

A Guide to Certification Video: Girls Tour the Googleplex

• Database System Certifications

IBM Certified IBM Certified Microsoft Certified

Oracle Certified Sybase Certified

Computer education at trade

Living in a Digital World

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