1 Pertemuan 12 Understanding Computers Carrers and Certifications Matakuliah: J0282 / Pengantar Teknologi Informasi Tahun: 2005 Versi: 02/02.

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• What is computer information systems (CIS)? Programs that

emphasize practical aspects of computing

Sometimes called computer technology

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• What is computer science (CS)? Programs that stress

theoretical side of programming

Also called software engineering

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• How can you search for computer-related jobs?

Many Web sites specialize in helping people find jobs

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• 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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• What is a user group? Collection of people with common computer

equipment or software interests

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• 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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• 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 are factors to consider in choosing a certification?

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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

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• Source : Shelly, Gary B. Discovering Computers (2004/2005/2006). Thomson Course Technology. PPT for Chapter 15.

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