Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Skills to Devlope Computing

You will learn two types of skills:

1. Technical computing skills
2. General professional skills

In addition, depending on your interests you will acquire specialized domain knowledge such as business, medicine, or biology.

1. Technical computing skills
Problem-solving ability, recognizing levels of abstraction in software, hardware systems, and multimedia
Practical skills such as building and using database management systems and other sophisticated software tools
Programming
Using existing software libraries to carry out a variety of computing tasks, such as creating a user interface
Being aware of the uses to which computers are put, recognizing issues to do with security, safety, etc.
Looking at innovative ways of using computers, creating tools, providing tools support, etc.
2. General professional skills
Communicating in writing, giving effective presentations and product demonstrations, and being a good negotiator (both in traditional environments and electronically)
Preparing for a job search; this involves building an impressive curriculum vitae and basing this confidently on technical and other skills
Being an effective team member
Understanding the special requirements of a globally distributed project with participants from multiple cultures
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities of keeping skills up-to-date and understand how to do so
Literacy/fluency in computing; organizing all your professional information effectively

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