computing courses & careers placing people first

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1 computing courses & careers placing people first

2 IT & Telecoms is at the heart of every sector in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is recognised as a world leader in Software Development. 28,000 people in Northern Ireland are currently employed in the IT & Telecoms Industry. By the year 2020, the demand for software professionals is forecast to grow by 42%. There is a need for 2,300 new entrants a year into IT & Telecoms professional job roles in Northern Ireland. Growth within IT & Telecoms is currently 8 times faster than the average throughout Northern Ireland. We need hundreds of dedicated, highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to become part of this dynamic and exciting industry Starting salaries for an IT professional range from 22,000 to 28,000 per year. The technical skills most in demand in job adverts are SQL,.NET, Java, C#, C++, CAD, SQL Server, Unix, ASP and HTML.

3 What does it take to make it I joined the IT industry when I left school at the age of 16, with hard Andy s TOP TIPS work and determination I now run a role Northgate Managed Services, one of Research there could be to suit you Northern Ireland s leading CHOOSE A CAREER YOU BELIEVE IT Services Companies. YOU WILL ENJOY I think it is important to encourage young people to consider ICT as a career. These days most young people have a natural ability when it comes to technology, as it is part of their day to day life, so they can easily adapt to the industry. I am a firm believer that personality is just as important as skills and qualifications. Many are under the illusion that a university degree is the only route available and we want to stress that this is not the case, we offer IT apprenticeships in addition to our existing graduate schemes. Andy Ross, Chief Executive, es Northgate Managed Servic Try to gain some work experience The industry changes, show a willingness to learn Have a positive attitude It is more about application rather than qualification Be a team player Be Reliable, Flexible & Punctual Loyalty is valued WHO WORKS FOR NORTHGATE MANAGED SERVICES?... Career Path: d to be a vet ing up wante when grow IT TRAINEE engineer Installation pport d Remote Su Telephone an Manager Support Team ent Manager sk Improvem IT Service De?: you learnt ills What have hnical sk e tec - Extensiv dge te & knowle ep up to da rtant to ke po im is It hnology ges in tec an succeeds with ch cy ma lo and dip - Patience SPARE TIME: - FAMILY FISHING Career Path: LLER d to be FOOTBA ing up wante when grow Builder e SCHEME gate Apprentic JOINED North CIALIST SPE L ICA HN TEC Skills: - Commun ication - Customer Se - Informatio rvice n handlin g ions: Qualificat t Certified - Microsof SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY t Certified - Microsof L na sio es it Prof ified twork Cert - Comptia Ne IT 2 l ve NVQ Le Qualifications: - IT NVQ level 2 & 3, - ITIL v3 foundations continuing to study toward ITIL Expert. What u have yo : learnt? skills service stomer - My cu ed ov ills have have impr ledge and sk ow incident - My IT Kn d especially in solutions develope m management to le and prob nce in speaking ugh de thro nfi - My co improved ers has aining custom rvice tr se er custom SPARE The TECCIE Technical SPECIALIST : Career Path be A Pilot wanted to originally ENT ICT PLACEM IAL TR US IND trainee Graduate Specialist Technical t Consultan Technical t Consultan Pre Sales r unt Manage Sales Acco Skills: - LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING A CUSTOMER S NEED - MOTIVATION & INITIATIVE - Key product & services knowledge Qualifications: - DEGREE IN Computers & Information Systems - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator What have you learnt?: - I NEVER STOP LEARNING - how my clients businesses operate commercially & some of the challenges they face WHICH ENABLES ME TO OFFER SOLUTIONS THAT deliver real benefits & cost savings to THEM. The SALES MAN The Problem Solver Service Desk Improvement Manager Technical specialist responsible for improving the service desk for customers within the education sector. NG0067-BRING IT ON ICT SUPPLEMENT.indd 1 TI - Spen ME: din - Playin g time with family g foot ball - Golf Responsible for handling, troubleshooting and resolving faults and service requests for customers. Skills: - Applying & maintain ing technol - Commun ogy ication - Customer Se - Informatio rvice n handlin g - People ma nagement ICT? in Sales Account Manager SPARE TIME: iving - Rally dr friends - family & Responsible for building, developing and actively maintaining a long-term relationship with current and potential customers. 21/09/ :23

4 Northern Ireland s six Regional Colleges offer a huge range of courses and qualifications to suit everyone. These include professional, technical and vocational courses at all levels, including degree level programmes and vocationally focused two year Foundation Degree and Higher National Diploma programmes. This option has become increasingly popular 20% of all people from Northern Ireland taking a Higher Education programme (a degree) now choose to study at one of our six local Colleges. There are also Apprenticeships where you get paid while you learn on the job in a wide range of areas, from engineering to software development, and financial services through to health and social care. In addition, more and more people are open to the option of studying part-time as a way to continue to earn while they build up their future career prospects through further education. The Regional Colleges work closely with over 7,500 businesses and companies right across Northern Ireland not just some of Northern Ireland s biggest companies, but also global brands and household names. Our Colleges continue to offer quality options that can lead directly to employment or further education. It has never been more important to get the skills and qualifications that employers want why not visit your local Regional College and find out what they have to offer.

5 Faculty of Computing and Engineering - Computing courses The University of Ulster is a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement. We make a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland and play a key role in attracting inward investment. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. For further information about the student experience at Ulster please visit Undergraduate Full time BSc Hons Computational Finance BEng Computer Games Development BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science (Software Systems Development) BSc Hons Computing BSc Hons Computing (Game Development) BSc Hons Computing (Internet Systems) BSc Hons Computing Science BSc Computing Combinations Major in computing Computing with Accounting Computing with Business Computing with Education Computing with Psychology BSc Hons Creative Computing BEng Hons Electronics and Computer Systems BSc Hons Information and Communication Technologies BSc Hons Interactive Multimedia Design BEng Hons Software Engineering Undergraduate Part time BEng Hons Computer Games Development BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science (Software Systems Development) BSc Hons Computing and Information Systems BSc Hons Computing Systems BSc Hons Creative Computing BEng Hons Electronics and Computer Systems BSc Hons Information and Communication Technologies

6 The Open University (OU) is the leading provider of flexible learning on the island of Ireland. It currently offers more than 500 modules to 7,000 students across Ireland. The OU is a world leader in developing technology to increase access to education on a global scale. Its vast open content portfolio includes free study units on OpenLearn, which has had more than 20 million visitors. In April, the OU became the first university in Europe to reach more than one million subscriptions through its 52 courses on the new itunes U App since its launch in January The OU s extensive material on itunes U has had more than 54 million international downloads, with more than 40,000 new downloads each day. The OU s innovative use of technology enables people to study where, when and how they want. Students can switch between books, DVDs, the web, audio CD, peer groups and associate lecturers. As students can study at their own pace, 71% work while they study meaning they earn while they learn. As there are no formal entry requirements for most Open University degrees, the OU provides a viable option for pupils in Northern Ireland. The OU has a range of financial options for young students. For example, if you live with your parents, or are earning less than 16,500, you may have nothing to pay. Computing qualifications include: BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT BSc (Hons) Computing & IT with a second subject Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT Practice The Open University provides courses in a wide range of subject areas. A full list can be found online at Contact us at The Open University, 110 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN Call on or Ireland@open.ac.uk For a list of information events in Northern Ireland please visit: Louise McCullough, an OU student from Belfast, says: I found out about the OU online, but I thought it was only for mature students. I was wrong! I would recommend studying with the OU to any school leaver. It gives you the opportunity for a full time job alongside study, and all of the support, guidance and flexibility is unrivalled in my opinion.

7 Queen s University Belfast is one of the most exceptional universities in the UK. It is a member of the Russell Group, a select band of the top research intensive academic institutions. We have invested over 250m in facilities in the past 5 years, more than any other UK university, including the magnificent 50m McClay Library. The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been the launch-pad for many an exceptional career. Our graduates are in high demand by software companies, the automotive and aeronautical industries, financial services and computer games developers to name but a few. On average, employment success rates for graduates from our School are greater than 80% after just six months, a statistic not bettered by many others. We offer excellent scholarship and placement opportunities and have courses in: Software Engineering Computer Science Computing and Information Technology Computer Games Development Business Information Technology For further information visit or join us on Facebook Most assessed projects are all group based; which is fine as it s a good way to get to know other people on your course and good fun. Also much of the most effective learning comes from softer skills only gained in team work. David Galbraith, Computer Information Technology Graduate

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