Technology Career Pathways

NR Computer Learning Center . 1835 W. Orangewood, Suite 200 . Orange, CA 92868 www.nrclc.com . (714) 505-3475

Why Computer Science

Are you interested in exploring computer science for personal development or as a career choice?

Are you planning to take AP® Computer Science in high school?

Would you like to learn programming languages, develop website/web app, or perhaps learn more about computer security and networking?

Do you want to be challenged by taking Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certificate exams?

NRCLC is for you.

Objective• About NR Computer Learning Center

• Future of Technology

• IT Careers

• How to get there

• About AP® Computer Science

• College Credit

• Microsoft, Oracle and C++ Certifications

• Benefits of Certification

• Steps to Certification

• Q&A

NR Computer Learning Center• Established in 2002• Provide online and onsite Computer Training, Test Prep Classes, Courseware and Testing Facility• Provide onsite training at our center in Orange, Vista Middle School, Irvine Valley College,

University of California• Microsoft Partner• Authorized testing center for Microsoft, C++, Java Exam

Technology Powered World

Technology is part of every day life. Knowledge of using technology is required in every field. More technological knowledge you know, more opportunity you have in growing within your career path.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

• According to US News, people with a bachelor's degree in a STEM major make roughly $500,000 more over their lifetimes than non-STEM majors.

• Over the past 30 years, salaries in STEM-related jobs have jumped faster than those in any other occupation other than healthcare professionals and managerial occupations.

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/stem-education/2011/10/20/stem-competency-a-foundational-skill-jobs-expert-says

IT Manager

Software Developer

Information Security Analyst

Computer Systems Analyst

Database Administrator

Web Developer

Computer Support Specialist

$50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000

$121,000

$90,000

$86,000

$80,000

$77,000

$63,000

$60,000

IT Median Salary

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs

Growth in IT industry (Bureau of Labor and Statistics)

IT Position Growth by 2022* Minimum Median Highest

IT Manager 15% $75,000 $121,000 $188,000

Software Developer 23% $55,000 $90,000 $139,000

Information Security Analyst 37% $50,000 $86,000 $136,000

Computer Systems Analyst 25% $50,000 $80,000 $122,000

Database Administrator 15% $43,000 $77,000 $119,000

Web Developer 20% $33,000 $63,000 $105,000

Computer Support Specialist 17% $35,000 $60,000 $97,000

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs

IT Careers• Business Analyst • Computer and Information Systems Managers • Computer Hardware Engineers • Computer Programmers • Computer Scientists • Computer Support Specialists • Computer Systems Analysts • Aircraft and Avionics Technicians • Biomedical Engineers • Database Administrators • Electrical Engineers • Electronics Technicians • Engineering and Science Managers • Engineering Technicians

• IT Project Manager• Management Consultants • Mechanical Engineers • Multimedia Artists and Animators • Network and Computer Systems Administrators • Network Systems and Data Communications

Analysts • Security and Networking• Software Engineer • Statisticians • System Administrator• Technical Writers • Top Executives • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians • Web Designers

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs

Specialization

Programming

Networking

Security

Database Admin

System Admin

Engineer

Designer

Web App Dev

Mobile App Dev

Tester

Writer

Manager

Certifications

Microsoft Technology Associate

(MTA)

Oracle Certified

Associate (OCA)

C++ Certified Associate

Programmer (CPA)

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

Internet Core and

Computing (IC3)

Microsoft Office

Specialist (MOS)

Industry Standard Certifications

Microsoft Technology Associate

(MTA) Certificate

Oracle Certified

Associate (OCA)

C++ Certified Associate

Programmer (CPA)

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

IC3

Microsoft Office

Specialist (MOS)

Let the Certification work for you.

IC3

MOS

Core

Expert

Master

CompTIA A+

Microsoft MTA

OracleOCA

AP® Computer Science

C++ InstCPA

Certification Pathways

Benefits of Certification Unique

ResumeValidate

Explore*

Advance in education and career

Stand out from the competitionValidation of skillsIndustry recognized credentialsCertification = College Credit*

SummerJob

*check Colleges for more information

AP® Computer ScienceAP® Computer Science Exams is your opportunity to show

what you know and what you can do.

AP® Computer Science Exam• The AP Computer Science Exam is approximately 3 hours long• Part I

• Multiple choice questions • 40 questions• 1 hour and 30 minutes• questions based on AP Computer Science A course outline

• Part II• Free response questions. • 4 questions• 1 hour and 30 minutes

Each part is worth 50% of the final exam grade.

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-computer-science-a-course-description-2014.pdf

Click Here

AP® Score: 5 Extremely well qualified . 4 Well qualified . 3 Qualified . 2 Possibly qualified . 1 No recommendation

Course Credit for AP® Score of 3, 4 or 5Examples of colleges offering course credit

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Washington State University

• University of Southern California

• University of Texas

• Virginia Tech

• University of California – all campuses

• University of Illinois

• Purdue University

Click here for UC AP

Credit Information

AP® Score: 5 Extremely well qualified . 4 Well qualified . 3 Qualified 2 Possibly qualified . 1 No recommendation

IntroducingAssociate Series

Technology Certifications

Professional Series

Technology

Series

Advanced Series

Microsoft Certification Program

Master

Expert

Associate

MTA – Microsoft Technology Associate• stand out in their college admissions and internship applications.

• It shows commitment and proof of knowledge in fundamental technology concepts.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

IT

Server Network Security

Database Software Development

Window Web Mobile

How to Get there?

Select the certification

Prepare for the exam*

Purchase the Voucher*

Schedule to take the exam*Take the exam*Receive the

Certificate

Update your resume for college

or summer jobCollege Apply for Entry

level job.

*NRCLC can assist

Certification Exams are tough but not impossible.

NRCLC• Hands-on class room training

• Online Training

• Virtual Live Training

• Private Lesson

• Study Guide

• Practice Test

• Summer Camp

NRCLC

Class Structure• Instructor led Class room

• Hands on experience

• Teacher: student ratio of 1:10

• Taught by a Qualified instructor

Our computer basics class ensures that students meet the minimum requirement to move on to more advance classes.

An introduction to coding class to build curiosity and creativity.

Invest Big Without making a Big Investment!

Microsoft, Oracle, C++ & CompTIA certifications

convenient and affordable.

NEW UNIQUE RESUME

VALIDATEEXPLORE SUMMER JOB

NR Computer Learning Center(714) 505-3475www.nrclc.com