| The field of microcomputers is new and
growing rapidly. Projections for future employment show a large
increase in positions requiring computer skills.
The job of a microcomputer operator is very diverse because
the microcomputer itself is adaptable to almost any industry.
Students will find themselves working in an office environment,
usually with a controlled, comfortable atmosphere. In this
course, you will become familiar with word processing, electronic
spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing and computer
networking
Credentials
you can earn
Microsoft User Specialist Certification
Oracle Internet Academy Certification
Berks Technical Institute
7 credits (maximum)
Central Pennsylvania
College
9 credits (maximum)
Information Computer Systems Institute
Determined by
post-secondary school
Lehigh Carbon
Community College
3.5 credits (maximum)
Lehigh Valley College
7 credits (maximum)
Ohio Technical College
12 credits (maximum)
Pennsylvania College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
Reading Area
Community College
15 credits (maximum)
Schuylkill Institute of
Business and Technology
7 credits (maximum)
Thompson Institute
Determined by
post-secondary school
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| What
you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work
under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience
What
you will learn
Issues in
information
systems
Basic computer literacy
Basic data entry operations
Electronic publishing
Multi-tasking software
(Windows)
Data communications/
networking
Microsoft Word
Excel spreadsheet
Access database
Object linking and
embedding
PowerPoint
Visual Basic
HTML- Hypertext Markup
Language
Microsoft Front Page
JAVA programming
Information Internet server
Proxy server
Oracle database
Employment
skills
details
Career
possibilities
Computer Support Specialist
Database Administrator
Data Entry Operator/Data Typist
Internet Design Specialist
Network Systems Data
Communication Analyst
Career possibilities with additional education
Computer Consultant
Computer Programmer
Computer Sales
Multimedia Specialist
Network Specialist
Systems Analyst
Earning potential
Computer Operator
$12,500-30,500/year
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