Discovering Computers - Chapter 15: Computer Careers and Certification includes The Computer Industry, Careers in the Computer Industry, Working in an IT Department, Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry, A Guide to Certification. | Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification Chapter 15 Objectives Identify ways to stay current with changing technology after graduation Describe career opportunities available in various segments of the computer industry List the benefits of certification for employers, employees, and vendors Discuss functions of jobs available in an IT department Identify ways to prepare for certification Distinguish between trade schools and colleges List the general areas of IT certification Differentiate among various computerrelated majors for college students Name some specific IT certifications in each certification area Next The Computer Industry What is the expected demand for computer professionals? Currently million computer workers with expected increase of 2 to 3% annually The number of students majoring in computer-related fields is declining p. 776 Fig. 15-1 Next Careers in the Computer Industry What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found? General business and government organizations Computer equipment field Computer sales p. 778 Computer software field Computer education and training field Computer service and repair field IT consulting field Next 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 p. 778 Fig. .
