Information you should know about Information Computer Technology (ICT) Course.

What is ICT?

ICT stands for 'Information Communication Technology'. Everyday usage of digital technology includes when you use a computer, tablet or mobile phone, send email, browse the internet, make a video call - these are all examples of using basic ICT skills and technology to communicate. 

ICT Skills

Studying ICT (Computing Science) at third level means you will develop more advanced skills and knowledge. You will deepen your knowledge of technology and how it works. You will learn practical skills like coding/programming and gain a theoretical understanding of topics like computer science and web development.

College graduates with ICT skills are in demand by employers in many sectors. It is widely acknowledged that there are skill shortages in the ICT area by employers, industry experts and Government officials alike.

Role of ICT in education.

You are a student behind this you are the one who is living in this era. It’s very much challenging for a student to keep pace with the developing technology.ICT enables self-paced learning through various tools such as assignment, computer etc as a result of this the teaching learning enterprise has become more productive and meaningful. ICT helps facilitate the transaction between producers and users by keeping the students updated and enhancing teachers capacity and ability fostering a live contact between the teacher and the student through e-mail, chalk session, e-learning, web-based learning including internet, intranet, extranet, CD-ROM, TV audio-videotape. 

Courses and careers in ICT

If you’re considering a career in ICT, At bachelor degree level, the courses you can take in this field include:

• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Business Informatics
• Bachelor of Engineering in Microelectronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology/ICT
• Bachelor of Multimedia/Multimedia & Digital Arts
• Bachelor of Science (Games Software Design and Production)
• Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) 

Here’s a look at different careers grouped according to different roles within the field. Do note that job roles will overlap in many work environments – as such, do not rely on a job title only to determine what duties you will be undertaking in a particular setting. It’s best to do some research about different industries and organisations, their job titles, and the specific tasks they require, in order to find a job role that best matches your skills and interests.

Analysts Business analyst Business systems analyst Business systems planner Database analyst Systems administration analyst Test analyst	Developers Analyst/ Programmer Application programmer Computer animator Data warehouse developer Database developer Developer/ Applications programmer e-Commerce programmer Games designer and developer Multimedia developer Network analyst Senior programmer Software programmer Systems programmer Web programmer	Managers Development manager e-Commerce project manager Information systems manager Network manager Operations manager Service manager Team leader Technical development manager Test manager
Quality specialists Auditor EDP auditor QA test analyst Quality lead Quality specialist Tester	Engineers Computer service engineer Computer systems engineer Customer engineer Electronics engineer Hardware design engineer Integration engineer Network engineer Software engineer Systems engineer Technical support engineer Telecommunications engineer	End-user and technical support roles Computer operator Computer systems officer Customer engineer Database administrator Hardware technician Help desk operator ICT trainer/ educator Repair/ Service engineer
Other specialist roles Communications specialist Data modeler Design specialist Design technician/ specialist – research and development (R&D) Desktop publisher e-Commerce architect e-Learning coordinator Geographic information specialist Instructional designer Internet/ Intranet administrator Knowledge management specialist Network administrator Network designer Security specialist Software architect Solutions architect Systems administrator Technical implementer Technical installer Technical writer/ documenter Web administrator Web architect Web designer		Sales and marketing Account manager After-sales consultant Computer sales and marketing manager Contracts administration manager Customer contact center operator Customer training officer Pre-sales consultant Post-sales consultant

Source: Adapted from Graduate Careers Australia - “Careers in Information & Communications Technology (ICT)”

So now that you’ve got an idea about the types of occupations that are available in the field of computer science, ICT and IT, your next step is to check out the skills you will need in this sector. Do note that this field undergoes change constantly, so you’ll need to keep abreast of new technologies such as languages, software, operating systems, networking systems and hardware.

Database	.Net Technologies ? C++/C#/C ? Data Warehousing ? DB2 ? Delphi
General Application Development Software	COBOL (legacy systems) ? Java ? Java Script ? Lotus Notes ? Microsoft SQL Server ? Oracle ? PowerBuilder ? Powerhouse ? Progress ? Sybase SQL Server
Internet, Networking/ LAN/WAN	Advanced Web Design ? ASP ? CORBA ? IPX ? J2EE ? SNA ? SOAP ? XML
ERM/CRM applications	SAP ? PeopleSoft ? Siebel ? Oracle E-Business Suite ? VMS ? Windows
Process & Systems Management	Broad Commercial Business Understanding ? Project Management ? Systems Analysis
Security	CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) ? e-Commerce Security (non-programming) ? Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security ? PKI ? Risk Management
Geographical Information Systems	GIS
Other Specialization	Test Analysis – VAT, SIT ? CISCO ? Ingress (database)

The final step is to choose a course that equips you with the skills you need in order to pursue the career you want within the field of computer science, ICT or IT. If you’re still not sure, speak to your school counselor or get more information from the course advisers of these higher education institutions.