CTU and IT Careers

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IT Careers


Network Engineer: A network engineer is involved with both the design and maintenance of software and hardware for a computer network. They are high level technical analysts with a speciality in Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Networks (LANs).  Programme at CTU that will transform you into a network engineer: Network Professional CISCO.

Software Engineer: If you are a junior, you will do the work of inputting code, connecting application modules and functionalities, debugging and porting to other OS Platforms. If you are a senior, you will also work with end users, OEM customers, and others. Senior Software Engineers have a more supervisory role in the team structure. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a software engineer: Network Professional CISCO.

Other Network Professional CISCO career paths: Network Associate, Network Professional, Sales Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Telecoms Engineer, Security Engineer, Storage Engineer, Solution Specialist.

Computer Technician: Computer technicians’ responsibilities include the diagnoses and repair of software and hardware issues, as well as customer support and training and installing cables. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a computer technician: IT Technical Support.

Network Technician: A network technician works with network equipment and wiring to ensure that users have the best possible quality of service. Duties include monitoring network activity and analysing network security. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a network technician: IT Technical Support.

Other IT Technical Support career paths: Support Technician, IT Helpdesk Agent, IT Sales, Desktop Technician, Entrepreneur.

Systems Administrator: They design, test and evaluate data communications systems such as local area networks. This role may also entail research and making recommendations regarding network hardware and software. Character trait: Willingness to take things apart and the patience to put the pieces together again. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a systems administrator: IT System Support: MCITP.

Database Administrator: DBAs participate in database design and maintain, develop and test database environments. They are also responsible for making backups and making sure that information is recoverable when disaster struck. DBAs may also plan, coordinate and implement security measures to keep the information safe. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a database administrator: IT System Support: MCITP (1st year) & IT System Support (2nd year).

Network Manager: This person is in charge of the daily operations and clean-up for maintaining a company’s technology network wide. The network manager collaborates with other network engineers, architects and also implementation team members on projects that may use a lot of server space. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a network manager: IT System Support: MCITP (1st year) & IT System Support (2nd year).

Other IT System Support: MCITP career paths: Enterprise Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Technician, Support Technician, Network Manager, Network Analyst, IT Engineer, Entrepreneur.

Other IT System Support: Specialisation career paths: Enterprise Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Analyst, Project Manager, Entrepreneur.

Software Developer: This person’s responsibilities include all the facets of the software development process, like the researching, designing, developing and testing of software. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a software developer: IT Systems Developer: MCPD (1st year) & IT Systems Developer: Specialisation (2nd year).

Database Developer: A database developer creates management systems to provide access to information stored in databases. This person controls the design and use of the database, as well as the organisation of the filing systems and how they will be accessed. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a database developer: IT Systems Developer: MCPD (1st year) & IT Systems Developer: Specialisation (2nd year).

Other IT Systems Developer: MCPD career paths: Junior Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Software Tester, IT Consultant, Entrepreneur, .Net Web Developer.

Other IT Systems Developer: Specialisation career paths: Software Developer, Business Intelligence Developer, Project Leader, Software Analyst, IT Manager.

Design Careers


Graphic Designer: A graphic designer’s main function is to produce the visual products (business cards, logos, posters, etc.) that meet the specific requirements of the client. Duties include providing ideas, giving advice on media solutions and developing original and interesting artwork that meets certain requirements. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a graphic designer: Graphic Design I (1st year) & Graphic Design II (2nd year).

Web Designer: Web designers create and arrange the pages of websites. They are responsible for the design, layout and functionality of all the pages of a website. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a web designer: Graphic Design I (1st year) & Graphic Design II (2nd year) or Web Development I (1st year) and Web Development II (2nd year).

Other Graphic Design I career paths: Graphic Artist, Brand Designer, Production Artist, Social Media Administrator.

Other Graphic Design II career paths: Graphic Artist, Brand Designer, Flash Designer, Web Artist, Social Media Administrator.

Webmaster: Webmasters are mainly responsible for web architecture, design, implementation and management. They turn words and art into Internet sites that people can use. Other duties include content creation and editing.  Character trait: Know and do a little bit of everything. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a webmaster: Web Development I and II.

Web Developer: Web developers are experts in HTML and create web pages that look good in all browsers and platforms. You will need to know applications like Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash. A Web developer knows how to work with both designers and engineers and understands databases, Javascript and XML. Character Traits: Work within tight deadlines amd know and do a little bit of everything. Programmes at CTU that will transform you into a web developer: Web Development I and II.

Other Web Development I career paths: Web Artist, Web Designer, Flash Designer, Entrepreneur.

Other Web Development II career paths: Flash Designer, Web Artist, Web Designer, Webmaster, Web Developer, Entrepreneur.

CAD Operator: A CAD operator makes use of the appropriate computer software to create innovative and creative designs for various production goods and end products. They provide 3D models that can provide visual impact to a presentation for a new product. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a CAD operator: Computer Aided Draughting and Design.

Apprentice Draughtsman: This person assists senior draughtsmen in the making of mechanical drawings of machines, structures, etc. under the direction of an architect or engineer. Key skills include: excellent technical drawing skills and the ability to visualise perspective and 3-dimensional space. Programme at CTU that will transform you into an apprentice draughtsman: Computer Aided Draughting and Design.

Other Computer Aided Draughting and Design career paths: Technical Illustrator
3D Designer.

Business Careers


Office Administrator: An office administrator’s job includes financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel and physical distribution and logistics, within an organization. He or she also functions as a trouble-shooter by providing support and assistance to other employees. Programme at CTU that will transform you into an office administrator: Office Administration Executive.

Accounts Clerk: This person is responsible for gathering and compiling summaries of the financial transactions of a business or organisation for management purposes. Other tasks that may also be performed include: receive and record invoices and arrange payment, calculate and distribute wages and salaries and preparing reconciliations of accounts. Programme at CTU that will transform you into an accounts clerk: Office Administration Executive.

Other Office Administration Executive career paths: Office Assistant, Junior Secretary, Junior Bookkeeper, Personal Assistant, Pastel Clerk.

Project Manager: A project manager is the central co-ordinator for a certain project.  His or her responsibilities include setting up schedules, budgets and resources, as well as communicating with all the various stakeholders. Skills needed: time management, communication and documentation. Programme at CTU that will transform you into a project manager: Project Management.

Event Planner: Event planners’ work can be considered as either stressful or energising. They are responsible for the management of all aspects of an event, as well as communication with suppliers and stakeholders. An event planner must be able to work under pressure and he or she must have good time management skills. Programme at CTU that will transform you into an event planner: Project Management.

Other Project Management career paths: Project Manager Assistant, Team Leader.

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