Computer Education
The literal meaning of computer in Urdu is "Hasib", which means "calculator", but in today's modern world, the identity of a computer is not only a calculating machine, because every aspect of life. Computers are fully involved in the sector. Now whether it is education, sports, entertainment, communication or travel, even an industry or a hospital. Computers seem to fulfill the needs of people of all ages and all walks of life.
Somewhere it is providing entertainment to children through games, somewhere it is fulfilling the educational needs of students of schools, colleges and universities and somewhere it is seen solving the problems of big scientists, doctors and engineers in their laboratories. Arriving. Therefore, it can be said that today the computer has replaced the teacher and the computer has not only become indispensable for teaching, but it will not be correct to call the student of today a student until he meets this new teacher i.e. Students should not bend their knees in front of the computer.
Thus, every invention is surprising in its own place, but with the invention of computer, a revolution has taken place in the human world. Computer related professions in Pakistan officially started in 1961, when IBM imported and installed the first computer in our country. In view of the usefulness of computer and its increasing speed of use, higher computer education in Pakistan started formally in the 1970s and the first computer degree classes were started in Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad. At present, different courses of certificate, diploma, bachelor and master degree are being conducted in different parts of the country, in different universities and institutes.
Apart from this, there are numerous computer institutes in the private sector where one year, six months and three months certificate courses are conducted. In general, all private institutes must be approved by the Board of Technical Education of the respective province, but unfortunately, there are many institutes in every street and neighborhood of our country which are not approved by any authoritative body, which Due to this, students have to face severe difficulties in computer education. Also for which student which kind of computer course or diploma can be beneficial in shaping his career in future.
There is a lot of confusion in this regard as private institutes encourage students to enroll in such courses in order to collect more fees, which the students do not really need. Sometimes it is also seen that Fine Arts students are given courses in computer programming and computer hardware which have no bearing on their future careers. Instead, if they are given courses in graphics designing or web designing, their career can definitely take four months.
In the article under review, an attempt has been made to discuss some of the problems faced by students and their parents related to computer education and their solutions. For example, who needs advanced computer education? How can computer short courses benefit any student? Computer diploma is better for short duration or long duration? Or on what basis to choose subjects while doing computer courses? Etc. Etc.
Difference between "degree" and "short course" in computer education
In simple words, a university "degree" in computer education gives you "computer understanding" while a course done in an institute produces "skills". That is, by obtaining a "higher degree" in the field of computer, you can easily handle an entire computer system in any organization, office or company equipped with computer technology, while doing a degree in a specific field of computer. The short course i.e. "Skills" will enable you to work as a dynamic and effective worker within any computer system anywhere.
For example, in a call center where hundreds of employees are working at the same time, it is enough for the ordinary workers working here to take a short course of six months or a year depending on the need of the respective sector. , whereas it is imperative for those handling technical and administrative matters in a call center to have a computer degree in the relevant field. This example also helps to understand that most jobs in the computer field are available to those who take "short courses", such as data entry operator, lower division clerk, upper division clerk, office assistant, accountant, Computer "short courses" are fully supported for all jobs like receptionist, personal secretary. Accordingly, a detailed review of some of the most important "short courses" is being presented below, so that students can easily choose the right course.
Short Courses or Certificate Courses:
Short Courses are now commonly known as "Certificate Courses". While both have the same meaning.It is considered necessary to make this clear here so that our readers do not get confused by the slight difference in names. Private and semi-government institutions of computer education in all major cities of the country, including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Quetta, provide "Certificate Courses" training for a period of 3 months to one year in various fields. provide Apart from this, there are many "Certificate Courses" which take one to six months to complete.
Certificate courses have the same benefits as degree-level education, and in some cases, certificate courses are even more beneficial than a degree, as a degree requires you to complete four More than 40 subjects are taught a year, while short courses focus more on a single subject, allowing for greater skill development in less time. Generally, the primary qualification for admission to "Certificate Courses" is passing the 10th or 12th standard examination. Also, it is necessary to take aptitude test before admission in some standard institutions providing computer education.
Always remember one thing that for admission in "Certificate Courses" one should approach only those institutes which are approved by the official technical education board of your respective province or whose examinations are conducted by the technical education board approved by the Government of Pakistan. are taken under supervision.
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