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Pertemuan 12
Understanding Computers Carrers and Certifications
Matakuliah : J0282 / Pengantar Teknologi Informasi
Tahun : 2005
Versi : 02/02
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Learning Outcomes
Pada akhir pertemuan ini, diharapkan mahasiswa
akan mampu :
• dapat memilih beberapa contoh dunia kerja bidang TI sebagai patokan karir mereka di masa depan
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Outline Materi
• The Computers Industry
• Careers in the Computer Industry
• Working in an IT Department
• Certification
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The Computer Industry• 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
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Careers in the Computer Industry
•What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found?
Computer sales
Computer education
and training industry
General business and government
organizations
Computer equipment
industry
Computer software industry
Computer consulting
industry
Computer service and
repair industry
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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
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What is the computer equipment industry?
Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer-related hardware
Careers involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What is the computer software industry?
Computer scientist
researches, invents, and
develops solutions to complex
software problems
Project developeranalyzes
requirements, designs solutions,
and oversees software
development process
Companies that develop,
manufacture, and support
software
Programmerwrites and tests
computer programs
Software engineerdesigns
and develops software
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What is the computer service and repair industry?
Provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services
Computer technician—installs, maintains, and repairs hardware
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What are career opportunities in computer sales?
Computer sales representatives need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What are career opportunities in education and training?
Schools, colleges, universities, and private companies need educators and trainers Corporate trainers teach employees how to use software,
design and develop systems, and program
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Careers in the Computer Industry
• What is a computer consultant?
Individual who draws upon expertise in specialized area of computers
Computer Computer selectionselection
SystemSystemdesigndesign
Network design Network design and installationand installation
Web Web developmentdevelopment
CommunicationsCommunications
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Working in an IT Department
• What jobs are available in an IT department?
ManagementManagementManagementManagementE-commerce E-commerce
administratoradministrator
Network administratorNetwork administrator
Project leaderProject leader
Project managerProject manager
Vice president of Vice president of IT/chief IT/chief
information officerinformation officer Software engineerSoftware engineer
Systems analystSystems analystApplication Application programmerprogrammer
Technical writerTechnical writerDatabase analystDatabase analyst
Web developerWeb developer
Web programmerWeb programmer
Computer operatorComputer operator Data Data communications analystcommunications analyst
Computer technicianComputer technician Help desk specialistHelp desk specialist
Database administratorDatabase administrator
Desktop publisherDesktop publisher Quality assurance Quality assurance specialistspecialist
Web administratorWeb administratorGraphic Graphic designer/illustratordesigner/illustrator
Web graphic designerWeb graphic designerNetwork security Network security specialistspecialist
WebmasterWebmaster
System System development development and trainingand training
System System development development and trainingand training
Technical Technical servicesservicesTechnical Technical servicesservices
OperationsOperationsOperationsOperations
End-user End-user computingcomputingEnd-user End-user computingcomputing
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
•What are the three broad disciplines in higher education that produce the majority of entry-level employees in the computer industry?
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• What is computer information systems (CIS)? Programs that
emphasize practical aspects of computing
Sometimes called computer technology
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• What is computer science (CS)? Programs that stress
theoretical side of programming
Also called software engineering
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• What is computer engineering (CE)?
Programs that teach students how to design and develop components found in computers and peripheral devices
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• What is a trade school?
Offers programs in Offers programs in programming, Web programming, Web
development, graphic development, graphic design, hardware design, hardware
maintenance, maintenance, networking, networking, and securityand security
Students can complete Students can complete trade school programs trade school programs in shorter time in shorter time than college than college or university or university programsprograms
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• 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
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• How can you search for computer-related jobs?
Many Web sites specialize in helping people find jobs
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• 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
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• What is a user group? Collection of people with common computer
equipment or software interests
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• 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
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Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry
• How can you stay informed about the computer industry?
Computer industry publications News Web sites
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Certification
• What is certification? Process of verifying
technical knowledge in a particular area
Proficiency is acknowledged with certificate
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Certification
• What are the benefits of certification? Enhances employee’s career, provides better standing
as industry professional, and higher salaries and bonuses
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Certification• What are benefits of vendor-sponsored certification?
Vendors provide access to technical information, advanced training, and discounts on publications and tools
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Certification•How does certification benefit customers, employers and industry?
Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP)
defines standards designed to raise competence level for computer industry
Employers benefit from more productive and knowledgeable workers
Certification is a form of industry self-regulation
Customers receive better service fromemployees with certification(s)
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Certification
• What options are available to prepare for certification?
Self-studySelf-study
Online training classesOnline training classes Instructor-led trainingInstructor-led training
Web resourcesWeb resources
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Certification
• What are examinations like? Taken using computers Some are multiple
choice, others are skill based