Assessments

Most college and university admissions offices offer assistance with assessments to assist you in deciding which information technology career will be a good fit for you.

Basic Courses

Almost all educational programs include basic courses to understand information technology, and the coursework is normally completed in the first two years of education. These courses include introduction to information technology, computer applications, literacy and logical concepts.

Advanced Courses

After taking core courses for information technology, find an area that interests you to continue education. Coursework to obtain a bachelor's degree include management information systems, software engineering, web development or networking, to name a few.

Related Training

Many computer network and software organizations offer training and certifications for professionals to confirm related skills using these products and software. After choosing a career path, investigate additional training and certifications with organizations such as Cisco or Microsoft to better your chances for employment opportunities.

Non-Degree Training

Many educational institutions offer certificate or diploma programs for IT-related careers that do not require a degree. These programs can offer careers in computer repair, graphic design, systems security and basic web development.

Source:

Thompon Nelson Community College: Information Technology Essentials

More Information:

WorldWideLearn.com: IT Career Planning