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Information Technology Subject Guide

This LibGuide supports students taking classes in the Information Technology curriculum (CIS, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, NET, NOS, WEB) at Durham Tech.

Work in Information Technology!

IT Career Opportunities

Information technology offers diverse career paths with strong growth potential. Your coursework at Durham Tech develops skills that align directly with industry demands. Learn more about IT career outlooks, salaries, and requirements from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Job Search Resources

Platform Key Features
LinkedIn Jobs
  • Professional networking opportunities
  • Direct connection with IT recruiters
  • Company insights and industry updates
Indeed
  • Comprehensive job listings
  • Salary comparisons
  • Filter by experience level and location
Glassdoor
  • Company reviews from employees
  • Salary insights and ranges
  • Interview preparation resources
Dice
  • Tech-focused job board
  • Career development resources
  • Technology skill assessments

Additional local resources:

Stack Exchange

Stack Exchange

Stack Exchange is a group of websites where you can create an account and ask--or answer--questions about a variety of topics. Some of the Stack Exchange websites related to information technology are described below.

Ask Ask UbuntuUbuntu is one of the Stack Exchange communities, where you can ask or answer questions about Ubuntu, a Linux operating system.

How efficient is your coding? Take on a challenge from Programming Puzzles & Code Golf and test your coding and problem solving skills.

Are you interested in helping others with computer graphics, or do you have some computer graphics question yourself? Try the new Computer Graphics Stack Exchange.

 

Coding Education Resources

codecademyCodecademy's tagline is "Teaching the world how to code." Sign up for an account and you can follow structured lessons that teach you to code in HTML/CSS, Rails, Git, SQL and other languages. Lessons are step-by-step and build on what you have learned already as you learn and practice new skills.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy (khanacademy.org)Khan Academy offers instruction similar to a classroom, with the instructor speaking and either drawing or typing during the lesson. Classes include academic subjects--math, science, arts, economics--in addition to technology courses.

Click on the image to go to a list of computer programming courses, which include HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL and others.