QUARTER 1
WEEK 1
Sectors of ICT and Their Career and Business Opportunities
1. Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary
• Animation: A series of pictures or frames created to simulate movement.
• ICT sectors combine manufacturing and services industries whose products
primarily fulfill or enable the function of information processing and communication
by electronic means, including transmission and display.
• Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to
communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
• Computer security, cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology security
protects computer systems and networks from attacks by malicious actors that may
result in unauthorized access.
• Computer Systems Servicing refers to providing maintenance and support for
computer systems. It involves installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and
maintaining computer systems and networks.
SUB-TOPIC 1: Sectors of ICT and Their Career and Business Opportunities
ICT plays a significant role nowadays. ICT or Information and Communications Technology
stresses the role of unified communications and the integration of telecommunications
(telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers, as well as necessary enterprise
software, middleware, storage, and audiovisual, that enable users to access, store, transmit,
understand, and manipulate information. The major operations carried out by the
manufacturing and service sectors that comprise the ICT sector are the creation,
production, commercialization, and widespread use of new technology. ICT skills are
becoming more in demand, and organizations might benefit from combining these
with communication abilities in Public Relations, advertising, and media communications.
Here are the different preferences when it comes to choosing career paths. It covers career
opportunities in ICT sectors such as Programming, Visual Arts, Computer System Servicing,
and Telecommunications.
Computer Programming- Programming skills are essential for many technology disciplines,
but are in especially high demand for software and web development roles.
Programmer - professionals who write and test code to enable applications and software
programs to run successfully on a computer to create instructions for the machine to follow.
What do computer programmers do?
• Writing and testing code for new programs. Computer programmers work closely with
web and software developers to write code for new mobile applications or computer
programs.
• Updating existing programs. Programmers also create and install updates for existing
software programs. An update might include a bug fix or enhanced functionality to
improve the user experience.
• Identifying and correcting coding errors. Daily, computer programmers might assist in
troubleshooting parts of a website or computer program that are not functioning
correctly.
• Rewriting programs for different operating systems. Often, programmers must rewrite
code in different languages so that programs and applications can be compatible with
different operating systems.
• Secure programs against cybersecurity threats. Many computer programmers work in
the cybersecurity field, helping to identify malicious software and fix software that
could be vulnerable to potential hacks.
Web and game developer - Making interactive, eye-catching experiences is what game
development is all about, so maybe that fits you better. However, web development can be
a fantastic option if you're passionate about creating websites and web applications, as well
as working with various
technologies.
Visual Arts
Animator/Illustrator - plan, create, develop, and prepare images and diagrams using
traditional and digital media, such as drawing, painting, drafting, collage, models,
photography, and image capture and manipulation, to convey ideas, make meaning,
support presentations, and illustrate stories.
Graphic Designer - using computer software or by hand, graphic designers develop visual
concepts that convey concepts to audiences in a way that enthralls, inspires, and informs
them. They create an overall production design and layout for things like reports, brochures,
magazines, and ads.
Computer System Servicing
The process of maintaining and supporting computer systems is referred to as computer
systems service. It includes setting up, adjusting, debugging, and maintaining networks and
computer systems.
Computer/Network technician - examine, test, diagnose, and assess current network systems,
including servers, cloud networks, wide area networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN), and
other data communications networks. To guarantee that networks run properly and with the
least amount of disruption, perform network maintenance.
Call center agents/outbound and inbound agents/contact center services- calls from clients
arrive at an inbound call center. As incoming calls are usually from current clients who have
problems or inquiries, support teams usually keep an eye on inbound centers. On the other
hand, an outbound call center calls customers on their behalf.
Telecommunication - Transfer of data globally in the forms of text, voice, audio, or video is
referred to as telecom.
Here are the different sectors of ICT and the career opportunities they offer. In computer
programming, you can be a web developer or a game developer. In the visual arts, you can be a n
animator or a graphic designer. In computer system service, you can be a computer or network
technician. In telecommunications, you can be call-center agents or contact-center service
representatives.
