Careers in Information and Communication Technology

 

Careers in ICT

Subject: Information Technology

Target Audience: Sixth Formers

 

    According to (Cullen et al., 2011) The ICT industry is constantly evolving and new technologies are continuously being introduced. The future of IT is bright. Since we are moving more and more into the technological era, opportunities are constantly being produced in this dynamic, expanding industry.

It's good to know the different career streams available in information technology (IT) and information and communications technology (ICT). Each job has a distinctive set of required skills and personalities.

Some of the Information and Communication Technology Careers are:

Data Analyst

Through the gathering, analysis, and interpretation of data, these experts build understanding and acquire knowledge. They discover issues and aid in their resolution while working for corporations and other kinds of organizations. As a data analyst, you'll complete statistical analysis of data using your knowledge of programming and computer tools.

TECHNICIANS FOR DATA CENTRE

You play a crucial role in keeping up computer hardware networks and data servers as a data center technician. To maintain the safety and security of a company's data, a data center technician is required.

ADMINISTRATOR OF DATABASES

DBAs oversee the performance, integrity, and security of databases. They guarantee that data standards are uniform, that users may access data as needed, and that any issues users may have been resolved. Database planning and development may also be done by these experts.

DATABASE ANALYST

Database analysts create, test, and implement databases. In doing so, they organize and analyze the information gathered.

REFERENCES

Cullen, M., Calitz, A. P., & Greyling, J. H. (2011, May). (PDF) ICT graduate career awareness - researchgate. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281550372_ICT_Graduate_Career_Awareness

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•     Can you name three different careers involving ICT?
•            Do you believe that people working in the ICT industry are well compensated?