| If You Like To |
Consider |
What You'll Do |
Sample Courses |
Job Titles |
| Organize; enjoy math and problem solving; can think through a task and create a plan easily; are a logical thinker; and like to develop strategies and test theories. |
Programming |
Write, test and maintain programs that computers must follow to perform their functions; code, test, program and debug software and hardware; use computer languages; develop design specifications for operating systems. |
Visual Basic, UNIX Operating Systems, Introduction to C++, Systems Analysis & Design. |
Applications software technician, computer programming technician, game designer, user interface designer. |
| Illustrate and design materials such as brochures, flyers and newsletters; enjoy creative work and graphic design. |
Web Design |
Create graphics and design for websites; use the latest multimedia techniques to produce effective and appealing websites. |
Web Authoring, Project Management for IT, Writing for the Web, Web Animation Using Flash |
Webmaster, web designer, user interface designer, web producer. |
| Work on technical aspects of websites such as programming and database development; enjoy math and logic. |
Web Development |
Combine programming and web design to produce web pages and sites; design structures; write code in programming languages. |
Web Programming, UNIX Operating Systems, Program Design. |
Web developer, web programmer, webmaster, freelance. |
| Work on highly technical, complex projects; are a logical thinker; enjoy troubleshooting and problem solving. |
Networking/ Cisco Systems |
Retrieve data and information from a mainframe computer or a server; design, evaluate, and manage systems such as Local Area Networks (LAN), and other data communications systems. |
Network Essentials, Network Management, Cisco I, II, and III, Network Communications, UNIX for Network Administration. |
Network specialist, network operations technician, network administrator, systems analyst. |
| Problem solve and organize; plan, test, and debug systems; and implement solutions. |
Database Administration and Development |
Create and install databases that track inventory, sales, and other important records; may design security functions. |
Systems Analysis and Design, SQL with Server, UNIX Operating Systems, Database Development. |
Database administrator, systems administrator, security administrator, database designer, database programmer. |
