Discovering Computers - Chapter 15: Computer Careers and Certification includes The Computer Industry, Careers in the Computer Industry, Working in an IT Department, Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry, A Guide to Certification.
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 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 Certification What are benefits of vendor-sponsored certification? Vendors provide access to technical information, advanced training, and discounts on publications and tools p 793 Fig 15-17 Next Certification How does certification benefit customers, employers, and industry? Customers receive better service from employees with certification(s) Employers benefit from more productive and knowledgeable workers Certification is a form of industry self-regulation Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals below Chapter 15 p 793 Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) defines standards designed to raise competence level for computer industry Next Certification What are factors to consider in choosing a certification? p 794 Fig 15-18 Next Certification What options are available to prepare for certification? Self-study Online training classes Instructor-led training Web resources Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Instructor-Led Certification Classes below Chapter 15 p 794 Next Certification What are examinations like? Taken using computers Some are multiple choice, others are skill based With computerized adaptive testing, the tests analyze a person’s responses while taking the test p 795 Fig 15-19 Next A Guide to Certification What are application software certifications? Focus on knowledge of application software Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) sponsored by Microsoft Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Microsoft Office Specialist below Chapter 15 p 796 Sometimes called end-user certifications Adobe Certified Expert sponsored by Adobe Systems sponsored by Microsoft IBM Certified Professional for Lotus Software sponsored by IBM Macromedia Certified Professional sponsored by Macromedia Next A Guide to Certification What are operating system certifications? Focus on particular skills—user, operator, system administrator, and system engineer Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) sponsored by Microsoft Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) sponsored by Red Hat Sun Certified System Administrator sponsored by Sun p 797 Differing levels of certification Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) sponsored by Red Hat IBM Certified Specialist sponsored by IBM Next A Guide to Certification What are programming certifications? Recognition of programming training Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) sponsored by IEEE Computer Society IBM Certified Solution Developer sponsored by IBM Sun Certified Enterprise Architect sponsored by Sun p 797 Broadens knowledge and skill base Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) sponsored by Microsoft Sun Certified Java Developer sponsored by Sun Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) sponsored by Microsoft Sun Certified Programmer sponsored by Sun Next A Guide to Certification What are hardware certifications? Recognition of general knowledge of hardware and controlling software needed to set up, maintain, and repair a computer A+ sponsored by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click A+ Certification below Chapter 15 p 798 IBM eServer Certified Specialist sponsored by IBM Can be narrowly or broadly focused NACSE Network Technician (NNT) sponsored by National Association of Communication Systems Engineers (NACSE) Next A Guide to Certification What are networking certifications? Awarded to professionals who demonstrate expertise in planning, installing, managing, and troubleshooting a network Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) sponsored by Novell Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Certified Novell Administrator below Chapter 15 p 798 Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) sponsored by Novell Network+ sponsored by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) sponsored by Cisco Sun Certified Network Administrator sponsored by Sun Next A Guide to Certification What are computer forensics certifications? Discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS) sponsored by International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) p 799 Certificate holds are considered highly credible during computer crimes cases Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) sponsored by International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) sponsored by International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) Next A Guide to Certification What are security certifications? Measure a candidate’s ability to identify and control security risks to computer resources Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) sponsored by (ISC)2 Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) sponsored by The Security Certified Program p 799 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) sponsored by (ISC)2 Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) sponsored by The Security Certified Program Next A Guide to Certification What are Internet certifications? Require technical expertise in networking hardware and configuration Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) sponsored by Prosoft Training Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 15, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert below Chapter 15 p 800 Include Web management, Web programming, and Web development certifications Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) sponsored by Cisco Certified Web Professional (CWP) sponsored by International Webmasters Association Next A Guide to Certification What are database system certifications? Awarded for knowledge of a specific database management system IBM Certified Solutions Expert–DB2 sponsored by IBM IBM Certified Solutions Expert– Informix sponsored by IBM Oracle Certified Professional sponsored by Oracle p 800 Test the various tasks a database management staff must perform Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) sponsored by Microsoft Sybase Certified Professional sponsored by Sybase Next Summary of Computer Careers and Certification Variety of available computer-related careers Certification preparation, examinations, and resources Computer education at trade schools, computer-related majors at colleges and universities, job searches, career development planning, professional organizations, and professional growth Specific certifications Chapter 15 Complete ... Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer- related hardware Careers involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment p 782 Fig 1 5-4 Next Careers in the Computer Industry... opportunities in computer sales? Computer salespeople need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling p 783 - 784 Fig 1 5-6 Next Careers in the Computer. .. 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