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Advances
in IT Changing the Way Pros Manage Careers
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IT Schools Help Workers Stay Current with New
Technologies
Updated May, 2005 -- The speed of technological
development is changing the way computer and IT
professionals manage their careers. Here are the
trends in career training and advancement
that you need to know about now.
On-Going, Career-Oriented Learning is Becoming
the Norm
Rapid advances in computer technology have become
common. One result: Workers are finding that
continuous study is often needed to ensure that
their skills are kept up to date.
Employers Need Workers Who Understand the Latest
Technologies
It's not unusual for employers to have trouble
finding workers able to implement recent hot
technologies. Workers are responding by driving up
enrollments at career-oriented computer schools and
tech institutes, in order to stay on top of their
chosen career field.
Also, an increasingly sophisticated tech
marketplace means that while some good computer
jobs still require only a diploma or 2-year degree,
bachelor's degrees are now prerequisites for many
jobs in computers and IT...and complex jobs now
often require graduate degrees.
Fortunately, obtaining a good education - or
additional education - will probably pay off.
Computer
salaries continue to exceed national norms by a
wide margin.
Career Oriented Schools are Becomming More and
More Popular
Computer and technical schools are reporting
all-time enrollments. These schools have become
quite rigorous, and now offer very good preparation
for jobs in IT
and computer
occupations.
Also, keep in mind that as technology continues to
broaden out into the mainstream of corporate
activity, companies frequently look for people with
strong problem-solving, analytical and
interpersonal skills. So many career-minded tech
schools and universities also offer classes in IT
management.
Most computer schools and technical institutes
offer associate or bachelor's degrees in computer
science or related disciplines. Also, many of those
schools - including leading schools like
ITT
Tech,
DeVry
University
and University
of Phoenix
- employ educators with solid real world
experience, so the schools understand what local
employers are looking for.
Technical Certifications are on the Rise
As more and more individuals go back to school to
increase their knowledge base, technical and
professional certifications are becoming extremely
popular. Computer
tech certifications from leading
providers
are an excellent way to get up to speed quickly on
important or developing technologies.
Certifications also demonstrate a greater level of
competency and career commitment. Professional
certifications undoubtedly provide job seekers with
a competitive advantage.
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