1. Standard 1: Certification and Careers Computing in the Modern World Ms. Stewart

2. What is a career? A JOB is a paid position requiring a group of specific attributes and skills that enable a person to perform tasks in an organization either part-time or full-time for a short or long duration. An OCCUPATION is defined as a group of similar jobs found in different industries or organizations.

3. What is a career? A CAREER is the sequence and variety of occupations which one undertakes throughout a lifetime. More broadly, 'career ' includes life roles, leisure activities, learning and work. CAREER DEVELOPMENT is the process of managing life, learning and work over the lifespan.

4. What is certification? Certification is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task.

5. How to obtain certification Depends on the area. You may have to… –Take a series of courses or –Take and pass an examination After successfully completing it, a certificate will be granted.

6. Benefits of certification for employees Career – noticable to prospective employers Career – salary Professional – credibility among peers & an edge over others Job Security Additional career opportunities

7. Benefits of certification for others Certifications help to train and identify qualified, knowledgeable employees and match them with employers who have jobs to fill. Earning a certification not only proves you have the right skills, but also the dedication and commitment to your IT career to continue learning. –Customer –Employer –Industry

8. Certifications in the Computing Profession http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/Co mputerCertifications.asphttp://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/Co mputerCertifications.asp

9. Think about it… Are there other careers where individuals have to get certified or can benefit from certification?