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Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification Chapter 15 Objectives Identify ways to stay current with changing technology after graduation Describe career opportunities available in various segments of the computer industry List the benefits of certification for employers, employees, and vendors Discuss functions of jobs available in an IT department Identify ways to prepare for certification Distinguish between trade schools and colleges List the general areas of IT certification Differentiate among various computerrelated majors for college students Name some specific IT certifications in each certification area Next The Computer Industry What is the expected demand for computer professionals?   Currently 10.5 million computer workers with expected increase of 2 to 3% annually The number of students majoring in computer-related fields is declining p. 776 Fig. 15-1 Next Careers in the Computer Industry What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found? General business and government organizations Computer equipment field Computer sales p. 778 Computer software field Computer education and training field Computer service and repair field IT consulting field Next Careers in the Computer Industry 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. 778 Fig. 15-2 Next Working in an IT Department What jobs are available in an IT department? Management System development and programming Technical services Operations Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Training Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Computer Career Salaries below Chapter 15 p. 780 - 781 Chief Information Officer / VP of IT E-commerce administrator Chief Security Officer Network administrator Project leader / manager Database analyst Systems programmer Software engineer Technical writer Computer scientist Systems analyst Web page author Computer forensics specialist Desktop publisher Quality assurance specialist Application programmer Graphic designer / Security administrator illustrator Web administrator / Network security Database administrator Webmaster specialist Data Computer operator communications analyst Computer technician Corporate trainer Help desk specialist Next Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer equipment field?   Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer-related hardware Careers involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment p. 782 Fig. 15-4 Next Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer software field? Companies that develop, manufacture, and support software Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Computer Scientists below Chapter 15 p. 782 - 783 Project leader analyzes requirements, designs solutions, and oversees software development process Software engineer designs and develops software Programmer writes and tests computer programs Computer scientist researches, invents, and develops solutions to complex software problems Next Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer service and repair field?   p. 783 Fig. 15-5 Provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services Computer technician— installs, maintains, and repairs hardware Next Careers in the Computer Industry What are career opportunities in computer sales?  Computer salespeople need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling p. 783 - 784 Fig. 15-6 Next