COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Official job titles mapped to our programs

Computer and Information Systems Managers: Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

Software Developer: Software developers design computer applications or programs. Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects. 

Information Security Analysts: Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

Computer Programmers: A Computer Programmer writes code, or instructions that a computer can follow, to create software programs. Follows program designs created by software developers and assists with software program design work. Updates and expands programs, tests for errors, and fixes errors. Uses different computer languages as needed to write programs.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers: Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Computer Network Support Specialists: A Computer Support Specialist provides technical support to computer users, either as a part of an organization's information technology department, or to individual users in person or via telephone or other communication. Helps to maintain computer networks and fix problems as they arise, or helps clients diagnose and solve computer problems.  

Industries

• Information Technology and Services

• Finance and Banking

• Healthcare

• Government and Public Sector

• Education

• Retail and E-Commerce 

• Telecommunications

• Manufacturing

• Energy and Utilities

• Logistics and Transportation

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