3. My audience will be excited to learn the basics of what a network systems & data communications analyst does.

4. The average value of the Bachelor degree needed to become a Network systems and data communications analysts is $1,509,171.00

5. A network systems and data communications analyst could……

6. Connect the computers in different buildings of a school to create a local area network.

7. Determine how many new communication lines a police station needs to provide help during a natural disaster.

8. Set up a wireless hub so that cafe patrons can check their email over a cup of coffee.

9. Learn more Learn more how network systems and data communications analysts help companies share information in their networks.

10.  Computers are everywhere  Used for a variety of jobs  Simple as connection between two rooms  to complex as a connection between states

11.  Employment in this career is expected to grow faster than average.  Almost 200,000 jobs will be added to the economy in this field by 2018.  Job prospects in this specialized computer career are expected to be excellent.  Entry into this career can be accomplished from many starting points with varying levels of education and training, but, at the very least, computer skills are required.

12.  Bachelor’s degree  MBA degree  Basic computer skills required  Certifications in computer efficiency

13.  Must be able to reason  Think critically  Enjoy developing original solutions to problems  Communication  Multi-task  attention to details  team player  Willing to continue to learn

14.  Maintain needed files  Monitor system performance and provide security measures  Assist users in troubleshooting  Set up user accounts  Design and implement systems  Maintain the peripherals  Identify areas of operation that need upgraded  Train users on equipment  Develop procedures  Adapt and modify existing software  Work with other in the field  Test and evaluate hardware and software  Read technical manuals and brochures  Consult with customers  Visit vendors  Attend training seminars

15.  Usually an office setting  Laboratory  40-50 hour work weeks  May be on call  Possible telecommuting

16.  Read this story about the tasks of a Senior Network AnalystSenior Network Analyst  Watch this video of how an IT employee helps to keep the company up and running smoothly.video

17.  No major injuries  Not extreme physically  May result in some stress injuries

19.  expected to grow by 53% in the next decade  30% increase overall for computer-related jobs  Approximately a quarter-million jobs to be created

23.  Database administrators  Network and computer systems administrators  Computer software engineers  Computer programmers  Computer support specialists  Computer systems analysts  Information systems managers  Computer scientists

24.  Hewlett Packard  U.S. Federal Government  Verizon Business  Insurance Companies  Many More

25.  Education  Job Outlook  Possible Earnings  Work Environment