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Student Resources

Use the following resources to help you be successful in your Computer Information Systems studies and career:

Acronym Finder
Acronym Finder is a searchable database of more than 232,000 abbreviations and acronyms related to computers, technology, telecommunications and the military.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

CertCities

CertCities covers more than 80 IT certifications and features news and insights for every step of the certification process, from selecting your next certification, picking the right preparation materials, and leveraging your hard won designations. It also provides general IT articles and a community environment where certified professionals can interact.

Computer User

Computer User provides information about file extensions. This information is used by your operating system to launch an appropriate program when you click on the filename.

Microsoft

An informational link about Microsoft products -- free downloadable software, updated Microsoft book information, and available product support services. This is also a useful resource about Microsoft training and certification, online seminars and events.

Novell
This is a useful link about education, including technical training, learning zone, programs and custom training. Novell also has new streamline master CNE certification. The site includes a customer services and solutions search feature.

Oracle
This site has good resources about Oracle products and the eBusiness suite, internet seminars, media and publication resources, developer traing and customer support services.

PCToday
This web site provides easy access to content for all of their computing publications and web sites, including Processor.com, SmartComputing.com, and PCToday.com.

Webopedia

This site is an online dictionary and search engine for computer and internet technology


Alumni Profile

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In spite of having a bachelor’s degree, Anita Taylor ’86 wasn’t sure what she really wanted to do with her life. She found her niche at Oakton in Health Information Technology.

 

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