5.3.3 Additional learning opportunities
Certifications can show an employer that an individual has the appropriate skills for a job. University degrees can show that a person has gained a broad understanding in an educational field. This broad understanding creates a solid foundation for emerging career opportunities in the IoE. A combination of industry certifications and university degrees provides a student with the best background, experience, and education to pursue a career with greater opportunities and higher salary.
When looking for a degree to pursue at a college or university that will pertain to the skillsets needed for a career in the IoE, look out for some of the following degrees:
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Database Administration
- Electromechanical Automation
- Electronics Engineering
- Linux Networking
- Machining
- Network Administration
- System Analysis
- Web Server Administrator
This is not an exhaustive list. Even traditional degree programs such as supply chain management, business, and project management are helpful for careers in IoE. Computer-aided design (CAD), drafting, math, and physics are applicable and show a diverse education, which is perfect for an IoE career.
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