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Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification

Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification. Chapter 15 Objectives. Next. Describe career opportunities available in various segments of the computer industry. List the benefits of certification for employers, employees, and vendors. Identify ways to prepare for certification.

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Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification

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  1. Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification

  2. Chapter 15 Objectives Next Describe career opportunities available in various segments of the computer industry List the benefits of certification for employers, employees, and vendors Identify ways to prepare for certification Discuss functions of jobs available in an IT department List the general areas of IT certification Differentiate among various college computer-related courses of study Identify ways to stay current with changing technology after graduation Name some specific IT certifications in each certification area

  3. The Computer Industry Click to view video Next • What is the expected demand for computer professionals? • Currently 10 million computer workers with expected increase of 86,000 jobs annually • < 10% of college students are graduating with computer-related degrees p. 766 Fig. 15-1

  4. Careers in the Computer Industry General business and government organizations Computer software industry Computer equipment industry Computer service and repair industry Computer education and training industry Computer consulting industry Computer sales Click to view video Next • What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found? p. 767

  5. Careers in the Computer Industry Next • What is an information technology (IT) department? • Department in business or government agency that employs people in computer-related jobs • Responsible for keeping all computer operations and networks operating smoothly p. 768 Fig. 15-2

  6. Careers in the Computer Industry Next • What is the computer equipment industry? • Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer-related hardware • Careers involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment p. 768 Fig. 15-3

  7. Careers in the Computer Industry Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Computer Scientistsbelow Chapter 15 Next • What is the computer software industry? Companies that develop, manufacture, and support software Project developeranalyzes requirements, designs solutions, and oversees software development process Programmerwrites and tests computer programs Software engineerdesigns and develops software Computer scientistresearches, invents, and develops solutions to complex software problems p. 769

  8. Careers in the Computer Industry Next • What is the computer service and repair industry? • Provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services • Computer technician—installs, maintains, and repairs hardware p. 770 Fig. 15-4

  9. Careers in the Computer Industry Next • What are career opportunities in computer sales? • Computer sales representatives need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling p. 770 Fig. 15-5

  10. Careers in the Computer Industry Next • What are career opportunities in education and training? • Schools, colleges, universities, and private companies need educators and trainers • Corporate trainersteach employees how to use software, design and develop systems, and program p. 771 Fig. 15-6

  11. Careers in the Computer Industry Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Computer Consultantsbelow Chapter 15 Next • What is a computer consultant? Individual who draws upon expertise in specialized area of computers Computer selection Systemdesign Communications Network design and installation Web development p. 771

  12. Working in an IT Department Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Computer Career Salaries below Chapter 15 Next • What jobs are available in an IT department? Management E-commerce administrator Project leader Network administrator Project manager System development and training Vice president of IT/chief information officer Database analyst Technical writer Software engineer Web developer Application programmer Systems analyst Web programmer Technical services Database administrator Network security specialist Web graphic designer Desktop publisher Quality assurance specialist Webmaster Graphic designer/illustrator Web administrator Operations Computer operator Data communications analyst End-user computing Computer technician Help desk specialist p. 772

  13. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click College Programs for Computer Majorsbelow Chapter 15 Next • What are the three broad disciplines in higher education that produce the majority of entry-level employees in the computer industry? p. 774 Fig. 15-8

  14. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • What is computer information systems (CIS)? • Programs that emphasize practical aspects of computing • Sometimes called computer technology p. 775 Fig. 15-9

  15. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • What is computer science (CS)? • Programs that stress theoretical side of programming • Also called software engineering p. 775 Fig. 15-10

  16. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • What is computer engineering (CE)? • Programs that teach students how to design and develop components found in computers and peripheral devices p. 776 Fig. 15-11

  17. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Offers programs in programming, Web development, graphic design, hardware maintenance, networking, and security Students can complete trade school programs in shorter time than college or university programs Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Trade Schoolsbelow Chapter 15 Next • What is a trade school? p. 776

  18. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • How do companies advertise computer-related job openings? • Many companies list job openings on their Web sites • Some allow job seekers to submit resumes online p. 776 Fig. 15-12

  19. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • How can you search for computer-related jobs? • Many Web sites specialize in helping people find jobs p. 777 Fig. 15-13

  20. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • What are some organizations for computer professionals? • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)—science-oriented • Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)—programmers, systems analysts, and information processing managers p. 778 Fig. 15-14

  21. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • What is a user group? • Collection of people with common computer equipment or software interests p. 779 Fig. 15-15

  22. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then clickCOMDEX below Chapter 15 Next • What is professional growth and continuing education? • Events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, conventions, and trade shows • COMDEX—trade show that brings together hundreds of vendors and more than 50,000 attendees • Training in form of books, video-based training, computer-based training (CBT), Web-based training (WBT), and instructor-led training p. 779 Fig. 15-16

  23. Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry Next • How can you stay informed about the computer industry? • Computer industry publications • News Web sites p. 780 Figs. 15-17–15-18

  24. Certification Next • What is certification? • Process of verifying technical knowledge in a particular area • Proficiency is acknowledged with certificate p. 780 Fig. 15-19

  25. Certification Next • What are the benefits of certification? • Enhances employee’s career, provides better standing as industry professional, and higher salaries and bonuses p. 781 Fig. 15-20

  26. Certification Next • What are benefits of vendor-sponsored certification? • Vendors provide access to technical information, advanced training, and discounts on publications and tools p. 782 Fig. 15-22

  27. Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals below Chapter 15 Next • How does certification benefit customers, employers, and industry? Customers receive better service fromemployees with certification(s) Employers benefit from more productive and knowledgeable workers Certification is a form of industry self-regulation Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) defines standards designed to raise competence level for computer industry p. 783

  28. Certification Next • What are factors to consider in choosing a certification? p. 783 Fig. 15-24

  29. Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Instructor-Led Certification Classes below Chapter 15 Next • What options are available to prepare for certification? Self-study Online training classes Instructor-led training Web resources p. 784

  30. Certification Next • What are examinations like? • Taken using computers • Some are multiple choice, others are skill based p. 785 Fig. 15-26

  31. A Guide to Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Microsoft Office Specialist below Chapter 15 Next • What are application software certifications? Focus on knowledge of application software Sometimes called end-user certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)sponsored by Microsoft MicrosoftCertifiedDesktop SupportTechnician (MCDST)sponsored by Microsoft Adobe Certified Expertsponsored by Adobe Systems IBM Certified Professional for Lotus Software sponsored by IBM Macromedia Certified Professional (MMCP)sponsored by Macromedia p. 786

  32. A Guide to Certification Next • What are operating system certifications? Focus on particular skills—user, operator, system administrator, and system engineer Differing levels of certification Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)sponsored by Microsoft Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)sponsored by Red Hat Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)sponsored by Red Hat Sun Certified System Administratorsponsored by Sun IBM Certified Specialistsponsored by IBM p. 786

  33. A Guide to Certification Next • What are programming certifications? Recognition of programming training Broadens knowledge and skill base Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)sponsored by IEEE Computer Society IBM Certified Solution Developersponsored by IBM Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)sponsored by Microsoft Microsoft Certified Solution Developer(MCSD)sponsored by Microsoft Sun Certified Enterprise Architectsponsored by Sun Sun Certified Java Developersponsored by Sun Sun Certified Programmersponsored by Sun p. 787

  34. A Guide to Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click A+ Certification below Chapter 15 Next • What are hardware certifications? Recognition of general knowledge of hardware and controlling software needed to set up, maintain, and repair a computer Can be narrowly or broadly focused A+sponsored by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) IBM eServer Certified Specialistsponsored by IBM NACSE Network Technician (NNT)sponsored by National Association of Communication Systems Engineers (NACSE) p. 788

  35. A Guide to Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Certified Novell Administrator below Chapter 15 Next • What are networking certifications? Awarded to professionals who demonstrate expertise in design, administration, and maintenance of company-specific networks Certified Novell Administrator (CAN)sponsored by Novell Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)sponsored by Novell Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)sponsored by Cisco Network+sponsored by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Sun Certified Network Administratorsponsored by Sun p. 788

  36. A Guide to Certification Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert below Chapter 15 Next • What are Internet certifications? They cover technology often used by an Internet access provider or large company developing an intranet Demanding and require technical expertise in networking hardware Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)sponsored by Prosoft Training Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)sponsored by Cisco Certified Web Professional (CWP)sponsored by International Webmasters Association p. 789

  37. A Guide to Certification Next • What are database system certifications? Awarded for knowledge of a specific database management system Test the various tasks a database management staff must perform IBM Certified Solutions Expert–DB2sponsored by IBM IBM Certified Solutions Expert–Informixsponsored by IBM Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)sponsored by Microsoft Oracle Certified Professionalsponsored by Oracle Sybase Certified Professionalsponsored by Sybase p. 789

  38. Summary of Computer Careers and Certification Variety of available computer-related careers Certification preparation, examinations, and resources Educational courses of study, trade schools, job searches, career development planning, professional organizations, and professional growth Specific certifications Chapter 15 Complete

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