CAREER OPTIONS IN IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) DATA PROCESSING

CAREER OPTIONS IN IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) DATA PROCESSING

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A Computer user is a person that uses computer for work, entertainment, communication or for business.

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A Computer Professional is a person working in the field of information technology such as; Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Computer repair technician.

Career opportunities associated with computer usage and Information Technology are explained below:

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Graphic Designer: A graphic designer is one who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design.

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Application analyst: They support applications; they analyze, diagnose and solve programming problems.

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Computer Programmer: A computer programmer or coder is a person who writes computer softwares.

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Web Developer: A web developer is a programmer who specializes in the development of World Wide Web applications, or distributed network applications.

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Website content writer: Is a person who specializes in providing relevant content for websites.

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Software Engineer: Are people who apply the principles of engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software work.

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Database Administrator: Is an IT personnel responsible for Installation, configuration, upgrade, Administration, monitoring, maintenance and securing of database in an organization.

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Computer repair technician: A computer repair technician repairs and maintains computer and server, configuration and installation of new hardware.

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Data Scientist: They solve complex problems by employing deep expertise in some scientific discipline. Problems in Data Engineering, probability models, pattern recognition are solved by Data Scientist.

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Data Analyst: They Inspect, transform and model data with the aim of discovering useful information.

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Network administrator: They are responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network including maintenance and monitoring of active data network.

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QUALITIES OF A GOOD IT PROFESSIONAL

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Excellent Analytical skill: A good computer professional must have excellent analytical skills that can be applied to solve problems or develop new ideas.

An Attention to detail: A good computer professional must pay attention to every detail to ensure everything works correctly and efficiently.

A commitment to learning: Technology is constantly changing; a good computer professional must keep abreast of the latest developments in information technology.

Good communication skills: A good computer professional must have a soft skill of verbal and written communication, having the ability to understand a client’s need.

The ability to learn & memorize programming language: A good computer professional must know many programming language and how to use a wide variety of computer software programs. A great memory helps keep work efficient.

An ability to handle multitasking: A good computer professional must be able to manage all of their responsibilities simultaneously, and must have time management skill.

Solving problems/ Troubleshooting: A good computer professional must be able to solve problems with networks, software, and other programs when called upon at anytime.

Technical writing skills: A good computer professional must possess this so that they can be able to explain complex concept to those who have limited knowledge of the computer world.

Versatility: A good computer professional must have skills that extend information technology, such as skills in business and finance.

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COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL BODIES

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Computer professionals of Nigeria (CPN)

Nigerian computer society (NCS)

Nigeria Internet Registration association (NIRA)

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

British computer society (BCS)

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Assignment

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List and explain any other 5 career option in IT Data processing that are not on your note.