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1	Chapter 15 Computer Careers and Certification
2	Chapter 15 Objectives
3	The Computer Industry What is the expected demand for computer professionals?
4	Careers in the Computer Industry What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found?
5	Careers in the Computer Industry What is an information technology (IT) department?
6	Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer equipment industry?
7	Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer software industry?
8	Careers in the Computer Industry What is the computer service and repair industry?
9	Careers in the Computer Industry What are career opportunities in computer sales?
10	Careers in the Computer Industry What are career opportunities in education and training?
11	Careers in the Computer Industry What is a computer consultant?
12	Working in an IT Department What jobs are available in an IT department?
13	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What are the three broad disciplines in higher education that produce the majority of entry-level employees in the computer industry?
14	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is computer information systems (CIS)?
15	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is computer science (CS)?
16	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is computer engineering (CE)?
17	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is a trade school?
18	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry How do companies advertise computer-related job openings?
19	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry How can you search for computer-related jobs?
20	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What are some organizations for computer professionals?
21	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is a user group?
22	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry What is professional growth and continuing education?
23	Preparing for a Career in the Computer Industry How can you stay informed about the computer industry?
24	Certification What is certification?
25	Certification What are the benefits of certification?
26	Certification What are benefits of vendor-sponsored certification?
27	Certification How does certification benefit customers, employers, and industry?
28	Certification What are factors to consider in choosing a certification?
29	Certification What options are available to prepare for certification?
30	Certification What are examinations like?
31	A Guide to Certification What are application software certifications?
32	A Guide to Certification What are operating system certifications?
33	A Guide to Certification What are programming certifications?
34	A Guide to Certification What are hardware certifications?
35	A Guide to Certification What are networking certifications?
36	A Guide to Certification What are Internet certifications?
37	A Guide to Certification What are database system certifications?
38	Summary of Computer Careers and Certification