Information and communication technology (ICT) careers  What are information technology careers?  Working with computers and/or communication technologies.

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Information and communication technology (ICT) careers  What are information technology careers?  Working with computers and/or communication technologies.  Many ICT careers combine other activities – Graphic Design, Architecture, Astronomer.  ICT Jobs include – Network Administrator, IT technician

ICT Jobs IT Technician Web Developer Multimedia Developer Database Administrator ICT Educator Computer Systems Engineer IT Project Consultant Website Designer Desktop Publisher Games Artist Games Designer Programmer Software Developer Network Engineer Technical specialist Security specialist

Skills and Personal Attributes SkillsPersonal Attributes Personal Computer and Network Use Interested in Technology Communication skills – verbal, written, digital. Mathematical thinking Customer service, dealing with difficult people, understanding needs, solution focused. Systems thinking – how things work Time managementPatience, courtesy, perseverance, a good listener.

Training and Qualifications JobQualificationWhere Game Designer University Degree – Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Computer Sciencee Software Development Information Technology Multimedia Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) - BA(Curtin) Software Programmer Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) - BEng(Curtin) Science and Engineering Multimedia Bentley Web administrator Web Media (Mass Communication) Multimedia Bentley, Mauritius or Sarawak Security specialist Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security Humanities Bentley

Certification  Microsoft – MSDST, MCSE  CISCO – CCNA  Comptia – A+  Also – What Professional Associations exist for IT Professionals?  supporting new and emerging professionals  creating networks  sharing information and connections