1 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes Who uses ICT? Professionals

2 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes People and ICT Systems ICT professionals People working in ICT generally have ICT qualifications, such as degrees or other technical qualifications. What examples of ICT professionals can you think of? Let’s have a look at some examples…

3 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes This server analyst is undertaking server maintenance. He is likely to have an ICT-related degree. IT professionals

4 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes A systems analyst works with a client to analyse their requirements and to design a suitable ICT system. IT professionals

5 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes “Systems analysts design computer systems to help organisations work more efficiently. They work closely with staff at all levels to find out what problems people have with the existing system and what they hope a new system will achieve. Analysts produce a design for a system that will meet the organisation's needs.” This is what you may have done in your GCSE coursework – working as a systems analyst without even realising it! IT professionals

6 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes IT professionals This computer programmer is converting the design specification into computer code using a programming language such as C++.

7 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes IT professionals This ICT helpdesk technician provides solutions to end users in respect of day to day computer problems.

8 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes This web manager oversees the work of webmasters and web developers in a large organisation. A webmaster designs and implements a website. A web designer adds the interactive elements, for example, linking a page to a database. End users

9 AQA ICT AS Level © Nelson Thornes ICT professionals: for example… Programmer Systems analyst Systems engineer Technical editor Network manager Webmaster Help desk technician The British Computer Society ( is the professional organisation for the ICT industry. Summary