Course : T0622 – Introduction to Information Technology

Year : September 2011

Computer Careers and Certification

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 Course Outline
• Careers in The Computer Industry
• Preparing for A Career in The Computer Industry
• Chalenging
• Certification
• A Guide to Certification
• Discussion : Internship Program, Freelance Job, Jobs in
Computer Industry

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 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:

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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

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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:

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 Careers in the Computer Industry
• The computer service • Computer salespeople
and repair field must possess a general
provides: understanding of computers
– Preventive maintenance and a specific knowledge of
– Component installation the products they are selling
– Repair services – Some work for computer
• Requires a knowledge equipment and software
of electronics manufacturers, and
others work for retailers

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 Preparing for a Career
in the Computer Industry

A trade school typically offers programs in:

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 Preparing for a Career
in the Computer Industry

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It is important to keep up to date on industry trends and technologies
and to develop new skills

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 Professional Computer Organizations

Computer professionals with common interests and a desire to

extend their proficiency form computer-related professional
organizations

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 User Group
• 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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 Information about Computer Industry
• Conferences, conventions, and trade shows are a great way to stay
aware of new products and services
– International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) • Web sites discuss or share
• Hundreds of computer industry opinions, analysis, reviews,
publications are available online or news about technology
– – Slashdot
Computerworld
– – The Register
InfoWorld
– – AnandTech
PC Magazine
– – Tom’s Hardware Guide
PC World

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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:

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 Certification
• IT certifications can:

• Vendor-sponsored certifications offer many special benefits as

incentives
• Professional organizations also offer certifications
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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

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 A Guide to Certification
• Operating System Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
Programmer/Developer Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Hardware Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Networking Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Digital Forensics Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Security Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Internet Certifications

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 A Guide to Certification
• Database System Certifications

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Video:Tour the Googleplex

CLICK TO START

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.:: Career Consultation ::.

• Monday – Friday
09.00 – 15.00 WIB

• BINUS CAREER Office

Anggrek Campus
#02-R210

• FREE for BINUSIAN

• Appointments are appreciated

 Discussion
- Internship IBM Toronto
- Internship US Embassy
- Yahoo!
- Freelance job
- Startup company

With all the knowledge from this Subject : What and how you
plan your future in IT industry?

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 Summary
• Career opportunity in computer industry
• Prepare yourself for a certification
• Start the career as soon as possible cause there is not border in
Technology

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