Description
Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
- Articulate the roles and functions of the information technology professional
Scenario
Whether you are just beginning your career in information technology or taking the next step in your career path, it is vital to understand the numerous opportunities available to you within this field. In this project, you will be conducting a survey of the information technology field that includes several career options aligned with your interests and begins to sketch out the training and certifications necessary for those roles.
The Information Technology Field: Before you explore career options in information technology, it is important to distinguish between the various disciplines that exist within this field. In this section, you will be considering these disciplines, as well as two primary tools for information technology professionals: programming and scripting.
- IT Disciplines: To begin your report on careers within the information technology field, define the distinction between computer science, information systems, engineering, and information technology. In your description, first define each discipline and then describe how that discipline is related to others within IT. In your definition, address the following:
- What roles and careers within the IT field are related to these disciplines?
- What tools and technologies are most applicable to these disciplines?
- Programming and Scripting: Following your description of the different disciplines within information technology, explain the relationship between programming and scripting and their uses within the IT field. In your explanation, first define scripting and programming, then address the following:
- What distinguishes a script from a program?
- How would an IT professional use scripting in their work? How would they use programming?
- Describe a potential case where an IT professional would use a scripting language in their work. Describe a potential case where an IT professional would use a programming language in their work.
Information Technology Careers: Once you have defined the fields available in the world of information technology, it is time to start examining careers. For this section, you will be examining three positions within your chosen area of interest.
- Careers of Interest: First, identify careers of interest within the IT field. You will choose an appropriate entry-level position, mid-level position, and ultimately the position you will strive to achieve. Then, determine whether each position is most closely aligned with information technology, computer science, information systems, or engineering. In your report, describe the roles and responsibilities of each of these careers. As evidence, ensure that you are submitting the job postings referenced in your report.
- Tools and Technologies: Next, within each of your identified careers, describe the tools and technologies specific to your chosen IT roles. For each career, identify and describe various tools, including hardware and software, that a professional working in that career would use.
- Training and Certifications: Finally, identify education, training, and certifications necessary for chosen IT roles. For your identified roles, describe these trainings and certifications, using the information in your identified job postings and descriptions as a reference. For each training and certification, describe its utility in the information technology field and sketch out how an interested person would obtain each certification. Finally, describe the transferable skills within these certifications and how they might prepare you for other careers and fields within the information technology profession.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Information Technology Career Report
You will create a report describing the information technology field, including distinguishing between the various disciplines within the IT field and identifying at least three careers of interest within the field. This report should be between 800–1,200 words. You should also include copies of your selected job postings for your instructor’s reference.
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Information Technology Analysis
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Information Technology Analysis
Introduction
Information technology refers to the use of computers mostly by businesses and
organizations for storage, retrieval, transmission, and manipulation of both data and information.
Information technology is a branch of information communication technology and is commonly
known as IT. A variety of careers exist in information technology, most of which are concerned
with maximizing computer abilities to maximize the productivity of the business. Some of the
outcomes of using information technology in a business include faster and seamless
communication and storage of crucial documentation through electronic storage. The discussion
below gives an in-depth analysis of information technology to articulate its roles and functions as
a professional.
Information technology filed
Computer science can be defined as a study process that facilitates the interaction with
data to develop programs, and its principal areas include computer network and systems,
programming, numerical analysis, human-computer interaction, and programming languages,
among others. Some of the tools applicable in computer science provides programming tools.
Some of the careers associated with the discipline include software developer, programmer,
database administrator, and web developer, and computer system analyst, among others.
Information systems can be defined as the information and communication technology
used in an organization as well as the way through which people in an organization interact with
it and its support processes. Social media and mobile developers are some of the tools in the
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information system. Careers in this field include data, application, and cyber security analyst
jobs. IT consultant, database administrator, and data scientist, among others.
Engineering is defined as a branch of science and technology that focuses on designing,
building, and using engines and machines in structure development. Some of the tools used in
engineering include disk imaging software and anti-spyware programs for online security.
Careers in computer engineering include mechanical engineering, computer network architect,
and electrical engineering, among others.
Information technology can be defined as the study and the usage of various systems for
storage, retrieval, and transmission of information to design, develop, and implement as well as
management information systems that are computer-based. Some of the tools applicable in
information technology include social media, cloud computing, enterprise content management,
and online conferencing systems. Careers in information technology include cloud architecture,
mobile application developers, computer forensic investigators, and IT consultants, among
others.
Programming and scripting
Programming is defined as the process that allows for the development and
implementation of a specific set of instructions that instruct a computer on how to perform a
given task. Scripting can be defined as the art of developing programs that automate and execute
tasks for a particular run time environment.
One of the significant elements that distinguish a script and program is the fact a script is
for a specific environment while a program covers a vast area. An IT professional can use a
script in their area by introducing some functions, for example, on a webpage to execute a
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specific process. Program is used when developing a new program that is needed to perform a
particular role. Specifically, an IT professional may use scripting when there is a need to
introduce a new function to a webpage, which may include a payment function using electronic
cards. Programming, on the other hand, can be used to develop a new program such as an
application or a webpage.
Information technology careers
An application developer is my dream entry job in IT. My mid-level job in IT is an IT
administrator, and my dream job in information technology is computer and information systems
manager. At my entry position as an application developer, it will be my role to develop
programs in an organization that help in executing a given task. The application developer job is
related to computer science. In my mid-level position as an IT administrator, it will be my role to
maintain the IT infrastructure in the company. The job is related to information system
management. Lastly, the dream is a computer and information systems manager, and my role
will be to implement and administer technologies related to a computer, for example, internet
operations, software upgrades, among others.
A wide variety of tools exist in information technology and can be used for various
functions. For example, an application developer uses software tools such as language library
tools, code editors, debuggers, and compilers, among others. Hardware tools used by an
application developer is mainly comprised of the computer that has both input and output
devices. Secondly, tools available for use by an IT administrator...