Upon completing the Internet certificate graduates will be familiar with business and Internet technology.

Duties

Graduates in this field may be required to:

• program in HTML or Dreamweaver

• build Web sites

Working Conditions

Graduates in this field commonly experience:

• work inside - office, computer room

• prepare information for processing

• verify the accuracy of information

• enter information into computers

• retrieve information when it is needed

Physical Demands

• great deal of visual work - paper and computer screen

Characteristics & Temperament

Graduates in this field should have:

• ability to remain calm under pressure

• self-discipline/maturity

• ability to work under supervision and follow directions

• attention to details

• good proofreading skills/typing skills

• ability to change tasks as needed and maintain composure and efficiency

• good communication skills - speaking and writing

• ability to work independently

Employment Outlook

Graduates in this field can expect the following developments:

• continued education at Piedmont Technical College for Associate's Degree

• opportunities for advancement within a company with additional on-the-job training

• employment in cities and towns of all sizes