cArEEr opportuNItIES IN computINg

Information technology (IT) is the combination of computer and communication technologies to process data into information.

Information and Communication Technology -(ICT) The study of the technology used to handle information and aid communication.

THERE ARE MANY JOBS IN THE COMPUTING INDUSTRY.

computEr trAINEr1. Train people on how to use a computer and the various application

programs

2. Developing training reference materials

3. Guiding learners on how to acquire knowledge through carrying out research

4. Advising the learners on the best career opportunities in ICT4. Advising the learners on the best career opportunities in ICT

5. Preparing learners for ICT examinations

wEBmAStEr1. Developing and testing websites

2. Maintaining, updating and modifying information on websites

3. Monitoring access and use of the internet connection

4. Downloading information needed by the organization 4. Downloading information needed by the organization from internet websites

computEr opErAtor

1. Entering data into a computer for processing

2. Keeping up-to-date records of all information processing activitiesprocessing activities

computEr tEchNIcIAN1. Troubleshooting computer hardware and software related problems

2. Assembling and upgrading computers and their components

3. Ensuring that computer accessories like printers are in good condition

4. Help engineers to develop some computer components such as motherboardsmotherboards

SyStEm ANAlyStA computer system analyst is a person who is responsible

for examining company needs or problems then designs and develops a computer based information system. Has:

Does the following:Reviews the current manual system

1. Works with programmers to construct and test the system

2. Coordinating training for the new system

computEr progrAmmEr

1. Writes in house applications or system programs.

2. Customize commercial application package to suit the needs.

3. Test, debug, install and maintain programs developed.

SoftwArE ENgINEEr

1. Developing system and application software.

2. Developing user and technical 2. Developing user and technical documentations for the new software.

3. Maintaining and updating the software to meet day to day requirements while overcoming challenges.

computEr ENgINEEr1. Design and develop computer components like storage devices.

2. Determine the electrical power requirements of each computer component.

3. Re-engineer computer components to enhance their functionality and efficiency.

4. Design and develop engineering and manufacturing computer controlled devices.

INformAtIoN SyStEm mANAgEr

1. Making sure that all tasks in the ICT department are done correctly.

2. Preparing budgets for the department.

3. Keeping the department inventory records up-to-date.

4. Managing the human resource within the department.

dAtABASE AdmINIStrAtor

1. Designs and develops database applications for the organization.

2. Sets up security measures needed to control access to data and information.

3. Keeps the database up-to-date by adding new records, modifying 3. Keeps the database up-to-date by adding new records, modifying or deleting unnecessary records.

NEtwork AdmINIStrAtor1. Setting up computer networks

2. Maintaining and enforcing security measures on the networks

3. Monitoring the use of network resources3. Monitoring the use of network resources

4. Maintaining and troubleshooting network related problems

JoBS A SuB Ict StudENt cAN do

1. Writing CDs2. Music mixing3. Internet café management4. Video editing5. Computer secretarial bureau5. Computer secretarial bureau6. Computer vendor or dealer7. Digital money transfer dealing8. Teaching computer science9. Computer servicing and repair10.Advert designer