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

Skills and Personal Attributes

Skills Personal 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 management Patience, courtesy, perseverance, a good listener.

Training and QualificationsJob Qualification Where

Game Designer

University Degree – Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Arts - MultimediaComputer ScienceeSoftware DevelopmentInformation Technology

MultimediaBachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) - BA(Curtin)

Software Programmer

Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) - BEng(Curtin) - 313605 Science and Engineering

MultimediaBentley

Web administrator

Web Media (Mass Communication)

MultimediaBentley, Mauritius or Sarawak

Security specialist

Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security

HumanitiesBentley

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