Careers in IT: Computer Systems Analysts by Keleka Drumgole https://padlet.com/drumgolek/q7ccgxhrel4o Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2016-12-12 15:52:53 UTC 2025-10-26 00:45:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Job Duties and Type of Work drumgolek https://padlet.com/drumgolek/q7ccgxhrel4o/wish/143153569 Job Description
Systems analysts help organizations redesign their computer systems. Sometimes they add or design new software programs to make better use of computers.
Hours 

  • Usually work at least 40 hours a week.
  • May work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

Is this Job Available Everywhere 
Yes 
Typical Work Day 

  • Always work indoors.
  • Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space.
  • Are sometimes exposed to distracting noise levels, such as from fans or computer servers.


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To work as a computer systems analyst, you typically need to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
  • have a bachelor's degree.
Most new computer systems analysts have at least a bachelor's degree.

Licenses and certification required 
Certification is available for programmer analysts through the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP). The ICCP offers the Certified Systems Professional (CSP) credential upon the candidate's completion of required classes and exams.
What are good colleges? 
Carnegie Mellon University
Columbia University
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Communicate

Use Math and Science

Perceive and Visualize

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Requires a wide range of knowledge to be best suited for the job; for example: 

  • Computers and Electronics: Computer hardware and software.
  • English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
  • Customer and Personal Service: Providing special services to customers based on their needs.
  • Mathematics: The rules and uses of numbers.
  • Engineering and Technology: How to use computers and rules of engineering to design and produce goods and services.
  • Administration and Management: How to run a business or group.
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