ICT Is The Future Of Development

Information & Communication Technologies
Leads you to a brighter and smarter future.

• In ICT strand you will develop your computer and logical skills.
• It will show the world that you have never seen before.
• ICT will widen your critical thinking and helps you to solve problems. 

Your Career Path in this Strand

BEST COMPUTER JOBS FOR YOUR FUTURE

Want to know which computer jobs will be in the greatest demand, offer the highest salaries and best opportunities for advancement once you finish training? ITCareerFinder assembled this comparison of the decade’s hottest technology careers to serve as your guide. These 5 computer jobs will experience the fastest growth, pay salaries well above the national average, boast top employment rates, and offer a range of promotion opportunities.

 Mobile Application Developer

Mobile App Developer Employment Projections | 2016 - 2026

• 10-Year Growth Pct: 31% (much faster than avg.)†
• 10-Year Growth Volume: 255,400 new jobs
• Average Salary: $103,000

Mobile application development is one of the world's fastest growing occupations. As smart phones and tablets continue to change the way we communicate, do business, and access news & entertainment, the demand for new and innovative mobile apps is growing at an incredible speed. This increased demand translates to one of the largest IT skills gaps ever realized – there are simply more mobile application development job openings than skilled developers to fill them. Google's Android and Apple's iOS (iPhone & iPad) platforms will continue to offer the most job opportunities for mobile developers; view this graph for a breakdown of mobile OS market share.

Software Engineer

Software Engineer Employment Projections | 2016 - 2026

• 10-Year Growth Pct: 24% (much faster than avg.)†
• 10-Year Growth Volume: 302,500 new jobs
• Average Salary: $102,000

Workforce demand for software engineers will rise along with technological advancement and the growing ubiquity of software. For example, rapid adoption of cloud technologies is driving demand for applications software engineers who can build secure and scalable cloud programs. Likewise, as the proliferation of computer systems continues and software spreads into new industries and smart devices, the need to develop the computer systems that power these initiatives will create jobs for systems software engineers.

Video Game Designer

• Video Game Designer Employment Projections | 2016 - 2026

• 10-Year Growth Pct: 30% (much faster than avg.)†
• 10-Year Growth Volume: 270,900 new jobs
• Average Salary: $80,000

The $100+ billion dollar gaming industry has more than tripled in size over the last decade. Beyond the booming market for PC and console games, the increased popularity, processing power, and graphics capabilities of mobile devices has unlocked a new world of job opportunities for video game designers, artists and programmers. Game designers with mobile development expertise will be especially sought after as smart phones and tablets continue to change how video games are played. Game designer employment will also benefit from emerging technologies and rising demand for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications.

                      IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialist Employment Projections | 2016 - 2026

• 10-Year Growth Pct: 28% (much faster than average)†
• 10-Year Growth Volume: 28,500 new jobs
• Average Salary: $107,000

Security will remain a top concern for IT executives and hiring managers as the frequency, scope and complexity of cyber attacks continues to escalate. Year after year, IT executives report actively seeking professionals with information security skills, but finding it difficult to locate good talent. This indicates an incredible opportunity for technology professionals to advance their cyber security skills and certifications. Computer security skills in the greatest demand include IT operations security, mobile device security, risk management, information assurance, network and cloud/virtualization security.

                             Web Developer

Web Developer Employment Projections | 2016 - 2026

• 10-Year Growth Pct: 15% (much faster than average)†
• 10-Year Growth Volume: 24,400 new jobs
• Average Salary: $73,000

Each year, a record number of businesses bring their offerings to the Internet. As the number of products and services online continues to grow, web developers and designers will enjoy increased job opportunities. Proliferation of social networks will boost demand for web developers as businesses look to engage a new generation of customers and spur a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing space. Responsive web design, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) skills are a hot commodity in this position as displays must increasingly adapt to varying device sizes and types, e.g., smart watches.