Career Development Solutions

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• MCSA Window 8
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST/MCTS)
• DoD 8570 Certification

Computer Support Specialists

Sample job titles include: Computer Specialist, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Electronic Data Processing Auditor (EDP Auditor), Help Desk Analyst, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, Support Specialist, Technical Support Specialist

Median wages (2015): $23.38 hourly, $48,630 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 150,500

Computer Systems Analysts

Sample job titles include: Applications Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Information Systems Analyst (ISA), Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer

Median wages (2015): $41.25 hourly, $85,800 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 191,600

The above information is from the Department of Labor (DoL) Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Edition):

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)
• EC Council - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Security Professional Program

Information Security Analysts

Sample job titles include: Computer Security Specialist, Computer Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Manager, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Technology Security Analyst, Information Technology Specialist

Median wages (2015): $43.33 hourly, $90,120 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 25,500

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Security Managers

Sample job titles include: Corporate Physical Security Supervisor; Corporate Security Manager; Director Security Management; Director, Corporate Security; Manager, Security and Safety; Manager, Security Infrastructure and Enterprise Services; Manager, Security Services and Safety System Support; Security Director; Security Manager

Median wages (2015): $50.41 hourly, $104,850 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 255,400

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
• Web Specialist Program
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Web Design with Microsoft Backend Development

Graphic Designers

Sample job titles include: Artist, Composing Room Supervisor, Creative Director, Creative Manager, Design Director, Designer, Desktop Publisher, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer/Production

Median wages (2015): $22.55 hourly, $46,900 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 65,800

Web Developers

Sample job titles include: Web Designer, Web Developer, Webmaster

Median wages (2015): $31.23 hourly, $64,970 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 58,600

• MOS - Excel & Access
• MCSA - SQL Server
• MCTS - Microsoft SQL Database Administrator
• MCSE - Business Intelligence

Database Administrators

Sample job titles include: Database Administration Manager, Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst, Database Coordinator, Database Programmer, Information Systems Manager, Management Information Systems Director (MIS Director), Programmer Analyst, Systems Manager

Median wages (2015): $39.29 hourly, $81,710 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 39,200

Business Intelligence Analysts

Sample job titles include: Business Intelligence Analyst; Business Intelligence Manager; Commercial Intelligence Manager; Competitive Intelligence Analyst; Consultant, Strategic Business and Technology Intelligence; Director of Enterprise Strategy; Director of Market Intelligence; Director, Global Intelligence; Intelligence Analyst; Manager, Market Intelligence

Median wages (2015): $40.98 hourly, $85,240 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 37,700

• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Cisco Networking (CCENT / CCNA)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA / RHCSE)

Web Administrators

Sample job titles include: Corporate Webmaster, Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), Web Site Manager

Median wages (2015): $40.98 hourly, $85,240 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 37,700

Computer Network Architects

Sample job titles include: Network Analyst, Network Consultant, Network Engineer, Network Manager, Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer, System Programmer, Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Analyst, Telecommunications Engineer

Median wages (2015): $48.19 hourly, $100,240 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 31,500

• Project Management Professional (PMI) Program
• ITIL Foundations - Business Needs & Goals
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt
• Six Sigma Lean Black Belt & Master Black Belt
• Business Skills Program

Information Technology Project Managers

Sample job titles include: IT Manager, IT Project Manager, Manager of IT, Program Manager, Project Manager, Project Manager/Team Coach, Senior Lead Project Manager, Senior Project Leader/Team Lead, Technical Project Lead (Project Manager), Transition Program Manager

Median wages (2015): $40.98 hourly, $85,240 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 37,700

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Sample job titles include: Computing Services Director, Data Processing Manager, Director of Application Development, Information Systems Director (IS Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director), Technical Services Manager

Median wages (2015): $63.27 hourly, $131,600 annual

Projected job openings (2014-2024): 94,800