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Career development in Technology with
AP® Computer Science
and industry standard certifications by
Microsoft, Oracle and C++ Institute
byNR Computer Learning Center
Presenter: Anu Seth, PMP CQA MS BS
For questions
Call (800)920-6720
Or email us at
NR Computer Learning Center
• Established in 2002
• Located in Southern California
• Provide online and onsite Computer Training, Test Prep Classes, Courseware and Testing Facility
• Microsoft Partner
• Irvine Valley College Partner
• Authorized testing center for Microsoft Exam
Purpose
Why pursue Computer Science
How to explore Computer Science as a career choice or for personal development
AP® Computer Science course
Industry standard certifications
Courses offered by NR Computer Learning Center
Prep courses for AP® Computer Science
Industry Standard Certification Exam Prep courses
Benefits of courses offered by NR Computer Learning Center
Intended Audience
Middle and High School students
Parents of Middle and High School students
Students who wish to explore Computer Science for personal development or as career choice
Students planning on taking AP® Computer Science in high school
Students who would like to learn programming languages, develop website, web applications, hardware or networking and security
Students who want to be challenged
Agenda Value of learning Computer Science
Future of Computer Science
Job viability
Careers in Computer Science
Tools to get there
AP® Computer Science
Benefits of AP Computer Science
NRCLC prep courses for AP® Computer Science
Industry standard certifications
Benefits of getting certified
List of Certifications
NRCLC certification exam prep courses
Steps to Certification
Future of Computer Science –Technology
Powered World
Job viability
According to US News, regardless of occupation, people with a bachelor's degree in a STEM major make roughly $500,000 more over their lifetimes than non-STEM majors.
STEM: Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Over the past 30 years, salaries in STEM-related jobs have jumped faster than those in any other occupation other than healthcare professionals and managerial occupations.
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/stem-education/2011/10/20/stem-competency-a-foundational-skill-jobs-expert-says
IT Manager
Software Developer
Information Security Analyst
Computer Systems Analyst
Database Administrator
Web Developer
Computer Support Specialist
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000
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000
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000
$100
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$110
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$120
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$130
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$121,000
$90,000
$86,000
$80,000
$77,000
$63,000
$60,000
IT Median Salary
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs
Strong job market
Growth in IT industry (Bureau of Labor and Statistics)
IT Position Growth by 2022* Minimum Median Highest
IT Manager 15% $75,000 $121,000 $188,000
Software Developer 23% $55,000 $90,000 $139,000
Information Security Analyst 37% $50,000 $86,000 $136,000
Computer Systems Analyst 25% $50,000 $80,000 $122,000
Database Administrator 15% $43,000 $77,000 $119,000
Web Developer 20% $33,000 $63,000 $105,000
Computer Support Specialist 17% $35,000 $60,000 $97,000
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs
IT Careers Business Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Programmers
Computer Scientists
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Aircraft and Avionics Technicians
Biomedical Engineers
Database Administrators
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Technicians
Engineering and Science Managers
Engineering Technicians
IT Project Manager
Management Consultants
Mechanical Engineers
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Security and Networking
Software Engineer
Statisticians
System Administrator
Technical Writers
Top Executives
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Web Designers
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs
IT Careers Business Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Programmers
Computer Scientists
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Aircraft and Avionics Technicians
Biomedical Engineers
Database Administrators
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Technicians
Engineering and Science Managers
Engineering Technicians
IT Project Manager
Management Consultants
Mechanical Engineers
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Security and Networking
Software Engineer
Statisticians
System Administrator
Technical Writers
Top Executives
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Web Designers
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs
Specialization
Computer Science
Software Developm
ent
Networking
Security
Web /App Dev
Database Admin
System Admin
Tools to get there -
Part I: AP® Computer SciencePart II: Industry Standard Certification
Tools to get therePart I: AP® Computer Science
Why AP® Computer Science?
What is AP® Computer Science exam made of?
What changes are coming up in AP® Computer Science?
Why AP® Computer Science Prep courses?
How can NRCLC prep courses in AP® Computer Science help you?
Instructor information
Why take AP® Computer Science
Increase your GPA
College credit
Use to apply for Computer Science major
Unique coursework since many schools do not offer AP® Computer Science
Simple and fun introduction to the field
130 Career Areas
AP® Computer Science Exams is your opportunity to show what you know and what you can do.
48 College Majors
Course Credit for AP® Score of 3, 4 or 5Examples of colleges offering course credit
Stanford University
Yale University
Washington State University
University of Southern California
University of Texas
Virginia Tech
University of California – all campuses
University of Illinois
Purdue University
Changes in AP® Computer Science A for 2014-15
*http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/221994.html
“As of the 2014-15 school year, the GridWorld case
study has been replaced by a required lab component
consisting of a minimum of 20 hours of hands-on lab
experience.”*
AP® Computer Science Exam
The AP Computer Science Exam is approximately 3 hours long
Has two parts
Multiple choice questions contains 40 questions
1 hour and 15 minutes
questions based on AP Computer Science A course outline
Free response questions. 4 questions
1 hour and 45 minutes
Each part is worth 50% of the final exam grade.
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-computer-science-a-course-description-2014.pdf
NRCLC Prep courses related to AP® Computer Science Coursework
AP® Computer Science Topics*
Percent of multiple-
choice items
NRCLC Courses
Programming Fundamentals
55-75%
Part I: Intro to JavaLogic 5-15%
Object-Oriented 15-25% Part II: Intro to Object-OrientedSoftware EngineeringSoftware Engineering 2-10%
Data Structures 20-40%
Part III: Intro to Data Structures & Algorithms
Algorithms/Problems Solving 25-45%
Recursion 5-15%*https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-computer-science-a-course-description-2014.pdf
Why AP® Computer Science Prep Courses
Prepare for the changes in AP® Computer Science
Ease your load of AP® classes
Get ahead of the game
Demystify Computer Science
Why NRCLC AP® Computer Science Prep Courses
Student to teacher ratio of 10:1
Our small stature allows us to customize to the need of individuals
Hands on Lab
Heavily credentialed teachers
Teachers have over 10 years of experience
Conveniently located at University of California Irvine campus
Summer 2014NRCLS’s AP® Computer Science Prep Course
University of California, Irvine
AP® CS Prep Courses Dates Time Cost
Part 1: Introduction to Java 8/11-8/13 9am – 5pm $349
Part 2: Object Oriented Programming
8/14, 8/15, 8/18
9am – 5pm $349
Part 3: Introduction to Data Structures & Algorithms
8/19-8/21 9am – 5pm $349
Early Bird $314 before 7/13
InstructorInstructor: Vazi Okhandiar, MBA, MSCS, MCT, PMP
Qualifications:
Master’s in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
MBA from University of California, Irvine
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Irvine
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Advisory Board of the Irvine Valley College and a SCORE Counselor for small businesses
Experience:
Over 20 years of teaching experience in Computer Science
Software development experience at General Motors, Toyota, Hewlett Packard & Mitsubishi
Experience in teaching kids and adults
Helped students prepare for AP® Computer Science Exam and Certification Exams
Tools to get therePart II: Industry Standard Certifications
Recommended certifications
Certification overview
Certification Pathway
NRCLC Certification Exam Prep courses
Benefits of certification
Industry Standard Certifications
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Certificate
C++
Certified Associate
Programmer Certificate
Microsoft Technology
Associate (MTA) Certificate
Entry-level certification
Certification Exam available for high-demand software programming languages
Provides a solid career foundation for students and enables career exploration
Certification Overview
Benefits of Certification
New
Unique Resume
Validate
Explore
Advance in education and career
Stand out from the competition
Validation of skills
Industry recognized credentials
Build your confident
SummerJob
Object Oriented Programming in Java
Intro to C++
MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION
MTA 361-Software
Development
Certification Pathway
Intro to Java
Object Oriented Programming in C++
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java – to – C# C++ - to - C#
AP Compute
r Science
Prep Courses
C++ INSTITUTE
Certified Associate
Programmer Certificate
ORACLE CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE
1Z0-803 Java SE
Programmer
Oracle Certified Associate Exam Prep
Certified Associate Programmer Exam Prep
Microsoft Technology Associate Exam Prep
NRCLC Prep courses (Fall 2014)
Coming up in Fall 2014
Java to C#
C++ to C#
Exam Prep for Microsoft Technology Associate MTA 361-Software Development
Exam Prep for Oracle Certified Associate 1Z0-803
C++ Programming Fundamentals
Objected Oriented Programming in C++
Exam Prep for Certified Associate Programmer Certificate C++ Institute
Why NRCLC Exam Prep Courses
Condense prep courses (20 hrs)
Provide Practice test
Develop speed and efficiency
Refresher course in simplified and organized pattern relevant to the exam
Focus on identified gap and difficult to understand concepts
Certified trainers
Test Taking Process
Select
• Select the Exam
Prepare
• Prepare for the Exam
Buy
• Purchase a voucherSchedule
• Schedule to take the Exam
Test
• Take and pass the Exam
Industry Standard certified ….
John Doe
Let the Certification work for you.
SummaryTake AP® Computer
Science Prep Course
(NRCLC)
Sign up for AP® Computer Science Class
with your school
Register & Take AP® Computer
Science Exam
Prepare for certificate
exam (NRCLC)
Take certification
exam
Update your resume for college or
summer job
College Apply for Entry level job.
Invest Big Without making a Big Investment!
with Microsoft, Oracle and C++ certifications –
simple, convenient and affordable.
NEWUNIQUE RESUME
VALIDATE
EXPLORE
SUMMER JOB
For questionsCall (800) 920-6720
or email us at
or visit
http://www.nrclc.com/computercamp