Why study Information Technology (IT)?

IT offers training opportunities to students who are interested in designing web pages, software and games, creating programs, systems and databases, networking computers and finding solutions to technical and software problems.

Working in the information technology industry involves:

•          designing web pages

•          networking computers

•          supporting computer users

•          communicating with clients

•          finding solutions to software problems     

Samples of occupations students can aim for in the information technology industry:

•          desktop publisher

•          help desk officer

•          internet specialist

•          multimedia developer

•          network administrator

•          software developer

•          technical support officer

•          web designer

•          service technician