E-LEARNING SATISFIED ORIGINATOR

E-learning Satisfied Originator

Be originate an inventive Information and Growth specialized looking for a rapidly budding company to take your career to the next level? Ensure you want suppleness and self-sufficiency to create extraordinary training material? Do you like working with different global teams?

Tec Experts delivers occupational and IT outsourcing services, and we take intense pride in helping companies handle their business maneuvers.

We are hiring a Digital Learning Content Developer. You will thrive in a pro-active, detail-oriented, and fast-paced environment. As an innovative learning professional, you can create engaging large-scale programs and this role requires learner-centered design using modern learning design and technologies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Work with Program Manager, instructional designers and SMEs to synthesize content and produce digital and live learning experiences that support course objectives.
  • Advance performance based erudition objectives and ensure learning assets are designed and to achieve those objectives through effective design practices, testing, and other UX best practices.
  • Develop E-learning assets including video animations, interactive interfaces, simulations, screencasts, infographics, and other digital or non-digital training resources.
  • Work with program instructors to pilot new course content and ensure it is ready for large scale implementation.

Capabilities

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree and a minimum 2 years of instructional design experience or technical writing
  • Experience with Learning ecosystem technologies such as E-Learning content authoring tools Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Elucidate, etc., and screencasts Screenflow or Camtasia, video tools
  • Information of different eLearning formats and ability to recommend the best approach based each situation .MP4, SCORM or Xavi
  • Background in adult learning and instructional design; additional familiarity with design thinking, UX, and/or video production preferred

THANKS FOR READING

WAEC TIMETABLE FOR MAY/JUNE 2020.

We are delighted to furnish you with the WAEC 2020 Timetable that will assist you with your study for the 2020 WASSCE for school candidates that will commence on the 30th March, 2020 to 12th June 2020.

DATEPAPER CODESUBJECT PAPERDURATIONTIME
Monday, 30th March 2020 to Thursday, 2nd April 2020 (1st and 2nd Project Work Options)SC7073Basketry 3 (Project Work)*6 hours a day for 5 days for each paperDate and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
SC7083Ceramics 3 (Project Work)*
SC7103Graphic Design 3 (Project Work)*
SC7113Jewellery 3 (Project Work)*
SC7123Leatherwork 3 (Project Work)*
SC7133Picture Making 3 (Project Work)*
SC7143Sculpture 3 (Project Work)*
SC7153Textiles 3 (Project Work)*
Monday, 6thApril, 2020SC6073Metalwork 3 (Practical)3hrs 10mins8:30 am. โ€“ 11:40 am (1st Set)
SC6073Metalwork 3 (Practical)3hrs10mins12:00 noon. โ€“ 3:10 pm (2nd Set)
SC7023Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session1hr1:00 pm. โ€“ 2:00 pm
Tuesday, 7th April 2020 to Friday, 10thApril 2020SC3013Arabic 3 (Oral)15minsDate and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
SC3043French 3 (Oral)40mins
SC7013Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)2hrs 30mins
SC7023Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)3hrs
SC7054Music 3B (Performance Test)30mins
Tuesday, 14th April 2020SC6013Applied Electricity 3 (Practical)3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am (1st Set)
SC6013Applied Electricity 3 (Practical)3hrs12:00 noon โ€“ 3:00 pm (2nd Set)
Wednesday, 15th April, 2020SC5153Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5153Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC6042Building Construction 2 (Essay)1hr 45mins2:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC6041Building Construction 1 (Objective)3:00 pm โ€“ 3:45 pm
SC5132Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 2 (Essay)*2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC5131Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 1(Objective)*1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Thursday, 16th April 2020SC1022Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay)2hrs 10mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:40 am
SC1021Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective)50mins10:40 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC6093Woodwork 3 (Practical)3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am (1st Set)
SC6093Woodwork 3 (Practical)3hrs12:00 noon โ€“ 3:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC5152Fisheries (Alternative A) 2 (Essay) *2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC5151Fisheries (Alternative A) 1 (Objective)*1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 21st April 2020SC3023/AEnglish Language 3 (Oral)*/***45mins8:30 am โ€“ 9:15 am (1st Set)
SC3023/AEnglish Language 3 (Oral)*/***45mins9:40 am โ€“ 10:25 am (2nd Set)
Wednesday, 22nd April 2020SC7102Graphic Design 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7101Graphic Design 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC6053Electronics 3 (Practical)3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30am (1st Set)
SC6053Electronics 3 (Practical)3hrs12:00 noon โ€“ 3:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC2043Geography 3(Practical and Physical Geography)1hr 50mins1:00pm โ€“ 2:50pm
Thursday, 23rd April 2020SC6072Metalwork 2 (Essay)1hr 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:00 am
SC6071Metalwork 1 (Objective)1hr10:00 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC7072Basketry 2 ( (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7071Basketry 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20am
SC5142Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 2 (Essay)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC5141Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 1 (Objective)*1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC6052Electronics 2 (Essay)1hr1:00 pm โ€“ 2:00 pm
SC6051Electronics 1 (Objective)1hr2:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Friday, 24thApril 2020SC5042Biology 2 (Essay)1hr 40mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:10 am
SC5041Biology 1 (Objective)50mins10:10 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC7053Music 3A (Aural)45mins12:00 noon. โ€“ 12:45 pm
Monday, 27th April, 2020SC6232Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC6231Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 1 (Objective)*1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
Tuesday, 28th April 2020SC6033Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC6033Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2ndSet)
SC7142Sculpture 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7141Sculpture 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC6092Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design)2hrs 20mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:20 pm
SC6091Woodwork 1 (Objective)40mins3:20 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Thursday, 30th April 2020SC5123/APhysics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs 45mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:15 am(1st Set)
SC5123/APhysics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs 45mins11:40 am โ€“ 2:25 pm (2nd Set)
SC2072History 2 (Essay)2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC2071History 1 (Objective)1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Friday, 1st May 2020SC2102Literature-In-English 2 (Prose)1hr 15mins8:30 am โ€“ 9:45 am
SC2101Literature-In-English 1 (Objective)1hr9:45 am โ€“ 10:45 am
SC5143Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical)* Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC51432hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC7132Picture Making 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC7131Picture Making 1 (Objective)*3:00 pm โ€“ 3:50 pm
Monday, 4thMay 2020SC5053/AChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5053/AChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC7052Music 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7051Music 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC6032Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay)1hr 30mins1:30 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC6031Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective)1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 5th May 2020SC4012Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay)2hrs 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC4011Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective)1hr 30mins2:30 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 6th May 2020SC5122Physics 2 (Essay)1hr 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 10.00 am
SC5121Physics 1 (Objective)1hr 15mins10:00 am โ€“ 11:15 am
SC7082Ceramics 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins1:00 pm. โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC7081Ceramics 1 (Objective)*3:00 pm โ€“ 3:50 pm
SC5162Forestry 2 (Essay)*2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC5161Forestry 1 (Objective)*1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Thursday, 7th May 2020SC3022English Language 2(Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC3021English Language 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
Friday, 8thMay 2020SC2042Geography 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC2041Geography 1(Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC7152Textiles 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7151Textiles 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC5163Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5163Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
Monday, 11th May 2020SC7022Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay)1hr 15mins8:30 am โ€“ 9:45 am
SC7021Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective)1hr9:45 am โ€“ 10:45 am
SC3161Dagaare (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3171Dagbani (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3181Dangme (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3191Ewe (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3201Fante (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3211Ga (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3221Gonja (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3231Kasem (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3241Nzema (Elective) 1 (Essay)3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3251Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC3261Twi (Asante) (Elective) 1 (Essay)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
Monday, 11th May 2020SC1042Financial Accounting 2 (Essay)2hrs 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC1041Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)1hr11:00 am โ€“ 12:00 noon
SC3162Dagaare (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3172Dagbani (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3182Dangme (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3192Ewe (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3202Fante (Elective) 2 (Essay)2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3212Ga (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3222Gonja (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3232Kasem (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3242Nzema (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3252Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC3262Twi (Asante) (Elective) 2 (Essay)*2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
Tuesday, 12th May, 2020SC5123/BPhysics 3 (Practical) ( Alternative B)2hrs 45mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:15 am (1st Set)
SC5123/BPhysics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)2hrs 45mins11:40 am โ€“ 2:25 pm (2ndSet)
SC7092General Knowledge in Art 2 (Essay)*1hr 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 2:30 pm
SC7091General Knowledge in Art 1 (Objective)*50mins2:30 pm โ€“ 3:20 pm
Wednesday, 13th May 2020SC5043/ABiology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5043/ABiology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC2103Literature-In-English 3(Drama & Poetry)2hrs 30mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
Thursday, 14th May 2020SC4022General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay)2hrs 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC4021General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective)1hr 30mins2:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
Friday, 15thMay, 2020SC2032Economics 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC2031Economics 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC6012Applied Electricity 2 (Essay)1hr2:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC6011Applied Electricity 1 (Objective)1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Monday, 18th May 2020SC2022Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC2021Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC2082Islamic Studies 2 (Essay)2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC2081Islamic Studies 1 (Objective)10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC5052Chemistry 2 (Essay)2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC5051Chemistry 1 (Objective)1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 19th May 2020SC2052Government 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am. โ€“ 10:30 am
SC2051Government 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC5053/BChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)2hrs8:30 am. โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5053/BChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC7094General Knowledge in Art 3B (Lettering and Design)*3hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 20th May 2020SC5172Integrated Science 2 (Essay)*1hr 30mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:00 am
SC5171Integrated Science 1 (Objective)*1hr10:00 am โ€“ 11:00 am
SC5173Integrated Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)*2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Thursday, 21st May 2020SC1012Business Management 2 (Essay)2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC1011Business Management 1 (Objective)1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC5123/CPhysics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C)*2hrs 45mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:15 am (1st Set)
SC5123/CPhysics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C)*2hrs 45mins11:40 am โ€“ 2:25 pm (2nd Set)
Friday, 22nd May 2020SC7093General Knowledge in Art 3A (Drawing and Painting)*3hrs8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC5053/CChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5053/CChemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
SC6043Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay)2hrs 30mins2:00 pm โ€“ 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 26th May 2020 to Monday, 1st June, 2020 (3rd Project Work Option)SC7073Basketry 3 (Project Work)*6 hours a day for 5 days for each paperDate and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
SC7083Ceramics 3 (Project Work)*
SC7103Graphic Design 3 (Project Work)*
SC7113Jewellery 3 (Project Work)*
SC7123Leatherwork 3 (Project Work)*
SC7133Picture Making 3 (Project Work)*
SC7143Sculpture 3 (Project Work)*
SC7153Textiles 3 (Project Work)*
Tuesday, 2nd May 2020SC6083Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing)2hrs 45mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:15 am
SC5072General Agriculture 2 (Essay)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC5071General Agriculture 1 (Objective)*1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC6082Technical Drawing 2 (Essay)1hr 45mins1:00 pm โ€“ 2:45 pm
SC6081Technical Drawing 1 (Objective)1hr2:45 pm โ€“ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020SC7122Leatherwork 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7121Leatherwork 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC7042Management-In-Living 2 (Essay)*/***2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7041Management-In-Living 1 (Objective)*/***1hr10:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC7043Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) */***1hr2:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Thursday, 4th June 2020SC1071Typewriting2hrs 40mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:10 am (1st Set)
SC1071Typewriting2hrs 40mins11:30 am โ€“ 2:10 pm (2nd Set)
SC3012Arabic 2 (Essay)2hrs 50mins1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC3011Arabic 1 (Objective)3:00 pm โ€“ 3:50 pm
SC1052Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay)2hrs1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
SC1051Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective)1hr3:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Friday, 5th June 2020SC3042French 2 (Essay)1hr 15mins8:30 am โ€“ 9:45 am
SC3041French 1 (Objective)1hr9:45 am โ€“ 10:45 am
SC7012Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay)1hrs 30mins2:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm
SC7011Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective)1hr3:30 pm โ€“ 4:30 pm
Monday, 8th June 2020SC5133Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5133Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical)*2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
Tuesday, 9th June 2020SC2142Social Studies 2 (Essay)*3hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC2141Social Studies 1 (Objective)*1:00 pm โ€“ 1.50 pm
Thursday, 11th June 2020SC7112Jewellery 2 (Essay)*2hrs 50mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
SC7111Jewellery 1 (Objective)*10:30 am โ€“ 11:20 am
SC2152West African Traditional Religion 2 (Essay)*2hrs 10mins8:30 am โ€“ 10:40 am
SC2151West African Traditional Religion 1 (Objective)*50mins10:40 am โ€“ 11:30 am
SC5073General Agriculture 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1st Set)
SC5073General Agriculture 3 (Practical)*2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2ndSet)
Friday, 12thJune 2020SC6233Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical)*2hrs8:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am (1stSet)
SC6233Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical)*2hrs11:00 am โ€“ 1:00 pm (2ndSet)

Important Notes:

  1. Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable: Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be followed.
  2. Question Papers to be Given Out in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken
    • General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3 : The question paper for General Knowledge-In-Art 3 will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
    • Project Work Papers: The question papers for project work for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leather work, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, Jewelry, Painting& Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching and Leather Goods Manufacturing& Repair will be forwarded to candidates two weeks in advance of the examination. The exact date for the delivery of question papers to candidates will be communicated to them through their schools.
  3. Extra Time for Blind and Deaf Candidates: Blind and deaf candidates should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

woman working in server room

Whether youโ€™re completely new to the IT field or just considering your next step in your career, becoming a network administrator certainly sounds like an appealing option. Practically every organization has IT needs, so stepping into a position that oversees those networking needs at a higher level sounds like a smart career goal. 

But before you invest time or money into becoming a network admin, you want to know everything you canโ€”especially the factors that job postings arenโ€™t mentioning. We evaluated network administrator job descriptions to nail down the basics and gathered insights from IT professionals to find out all you need to know about working as a network admin. Take a moment to learn what they think you should know.

The typical network administrator job description

Network administrators play an important role in any companyโ€”no matter the industry. Theyโ€™re the point-person for keeping the organizationโ€™s computer network up-to-date and running optimally. Whether this means providing suggestions on how to effectively connect or deploy various software systems or what network hardware to purchase or maintaining the security of the system, itโ€™s all in the dayโ€™s work of a network administrator.

Common network administrator job duties

Working as a network administrator means wearing many hats throughout the day. Itโ€™s likely theyโ€™ll have to problem-solve, think strategically and communicate clearly on a regular basis. Here are a few examples of specific duties a network administrator performs, according toย U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics:1

  • Determine an organizationโ€™s system needs and install network hardware and software
  • Maintain network and computer system security
  • Train users in proper use of hardware and software
  • Interpret and solve problems when a user or automated monitoring system sends an alert
  • Manage organizationโ€™s servers, desktop and mobile equipment
  • Ensure email and data storage networks work properly
  • Make sure employeesโ€™ workstations are working efficiently and stay connected to the central computer network

Network administration skills employers are seeking

No matter the industry, network admins need a certain set of skills to get hired or even score an interview. We used job posting analysis software to examine over 126,000 network administrator job postings in order to identify some of the top skills employers are seeking.

In-demand technical skills for network administrators:2

  • Systems administration
  • Operating systems
  • Technical support
  • Network configuration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud solutions
  • Databases and programing
  • Network file systems
  • Scripting languages
  • Virtualization
  • Telecommunications

In-demand transferable skills for network administrators:2

  • Basic customer service
  • Project management
  • Scheduling
  • Software development principles
  • Help desk support
  • Writing
  • Test automation
  • Business strategy

While technical skills will help your resume meet employersโ€™ baseline needs and hopefully get you in a position to ace an interview, yourย transferable skillsโ€”like problem-solving, communication and teamwork abilityโ€”will help you navigate and excel in your career beyond that point.

But donโ€™t be discouraged if you donโ€™t have many of the technical skills listed above. These are the kind of skills that you can gain by earning aย Network Systems Administration degree.ย 

Education and experience requirements for network administrators

While a degree will certainly help bring your technical abilities up to par, itโ€™s fair to wonder if you could find your way into one of these positions without a formal education. The short answer to that question? Maybeโ€”but it could pose challenges depending on your background.

Our analysis of network administrator job postings found that 90 percent of positions were seeking candidates with an associateโ€™s degree at a minimum.3 Experience is also a big factorโ€”this role isnโ€™t typically entry-level and most candidates will likely need a fair amount of IT and networking experience to be considered a top tier option. Our job posting analysis found that just 23 percent of job postings were seeking candidates with 0-2 years of experience, compared to the 57 percent seeking 3-5 years of experience.3

In addition to formal education, network admin hopefuls should consider pursuingย professional certificationsย as well.

Beyond the network administrator job description

You can only tell so much from a formal job description on paper. There are some things you can only learn from experience. Take advantage of this firsthand insight from experienced professionals.

1. Donโ€™t discount your customer service skills

Working as a network administrator isnโ€™t all technical skills and network systems. Working with network users to solve problems and find solutions for stakeholders while providing insight on network-wide issues requires having strong people-skills. Being friendly and personable can go a long way when working with other IT staff and with network users.

โ€œThe part [of this job] many people struggle with is the customer-facing skills,โ€ says David Moise, president ofย Decide Consulting. โ€œYou do not get parodied on Saturday Night Live without there being some truth to it.โ€

Moise says heโ€™s noticed some progressive managed service providers sending their network staff to โ€œDisney-styleโ€ customer service training to improve their communication skills and responsiveness. Itโ€™s clear a greater emphasis is being placed on staff who can effectively navigate personal interactions.

2. Play the long game

While jobs in the tech industry are thriving right now and will likely continue to, that doesnโ€™t mean they wonโ€™t change. โ€œFocus on the skills that will be in demand over the next 10 years,โ€ encourages Moise. If you see a demand for cyber security increasing in your field, make sure youโ€™re grabbing the IT tickets pertaining to security. Become the go-to security expert and work to earn a job title that reflects that.

Since you wonโ€™t likely be a network administrator forever keep an eye out for other IT positions with similar duties and needed skills from DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, cloud hosting and systems engineer. As the technology world quickly evolves, keep your eyes peeled for whatโ€™s coming and position yourself accordingly. 

3. Stay up-to-date

In order to keep your skillset ready for whatever the field has in store in the next few years, youโ€™ll need stay on top of new advances.

โ€œThereโ€™s no magic to it,โ€ says Andy Lipnitski, IT Director atย ScienceSoft. Simply keep up with news outletsโ€™ tech sections and blogs from the worldโ€™s leading network companies. Observe market trends and try out technologies that are gaining popularity. โ€œIf thereโ€™s a new technology on the market, donโ€™t hesitate to experiment with it.โ€

4. Certifications matter

While there are more and more tech jobs available, the skills needed for each are becoming more specialized, says Moise. Certifications are often the most obvious way you can prove knowledge to a potential employer. Earning them will help you keep pace with skills and changes in the field and help demonstrate you have a deep knowledge base for hardware components and operating systems.

The Rasmussen Collegeย Network Systems Administration degreeย will prepare you to sit for industry certifications like:

  • Ciscoยฎ CCENT
  • CompTIAยฎ A+ย (parts 1 and 2)
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoftยฎ MCSA Windows 10

Start your career in network administration

Chances are high that if youโ€™ve read through to the end, youโ€™re still interested in possibly becoming a network administrator. Thatโ€™s great! The tech world is in need of more skilled and personable individuals.

Now that you know more about the job duties and the factors you may not find in the job descriptions, maybe youโ€™re curious about the process to actually become a network administrator. Find out in our article,ย โ€œHow to Become a Network Administrator: The Info You Need to Know.โ€

COMPUTER SCIENCE VS. CYBER SECURITY: CRACKING THE CODE FOR YOUR CAREER


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If youโ€™ve been thinking a career in technology offers exactly the kind of opportunity you wantโ€”youโ€™re probably right! Careers in technology are so diverse and wide-spanning that the industry has something for nearly anyone.

That being said, zooming in a little closer is a necessary move if you want to place yourself on a career path in technology. Which route will you choose, and what will you need to succeed? If you find yourself wanting to compare and contrast computer science versus cyber securityโ€”read on! These two career paths offer a myriad of potential benefits and opportunities.

Itโ€™s just a matter of deciding where to startโ€”so letโ€™s dive in.

Computer science vs. cyber security: The basics

The first thing to note when discussing computer science and cyber security is that this isnโ€™t quite an apples to apples comparison. Computer science is a broadly applicable field of study thatโ€™s relatively more established, whereas cyber security is more narrowly focused, with an academic discipline that dives deep into a subset of specialized skills.

Computer science has been an area of study for a long time and creates professionals who go into aย wide range of careers. Computer science professionals in these roles might analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software, apply theoretical expertise to create new technology, or design computers and the software that runs them.

They go by many names, butย professionals who work in cyber securityย typically develop plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure; monitor current reports of computer viruses; encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls; and perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

Computer science vs. cyber security: Common job titles and salaries

So what types of computer science careers or cyber security careers are out there? To help answer that, we used job posting analysis software to identify the top job titles associated with each. Additionally, when possible weโ€™ve incorporated salary data from theย Bureau of Labor Statisticsย to provide you a comparison point for earning potential.

Common computer science job titles and 2018 median annual salaries1

  • Computer programmer: $84,2802
  • Computer systems analyst: $88,7402
  • Software developer: $105,5902
  • Computer network architect: $109,0202
  • Database administrators: $90,0702

Common cyber security job titles and 2018 median annual salaries1

  • Information security analyst: $98,3502
  • Network or systems administrator: $82,0502
  • Security architect
  • Cyber security engineer
  • Penetration tester

Computer science vs. cyber security: Education requirements

If you want to work in any of these jobs, a bachelorโ€™s degree in a computer-related field is the number one recommendation, according to the BLS.

Choosing a specific degree will come down to the type of work youโ€™d most like to do. Computer science degrees obviously provide a solid foundation for careers that rely heavily on computer science, programming and software development. But what should you study if you are interested in cyber security?

This is one of the major points of divergence between the two fieldsโ€”computer science is a fairly well-established academic subject, while cyber security is a relatively new discipline. This means many experienced professionals in the field of cyber security tend to have academic backgrounds in broader subjects like information technology. These professionals often made the transition into cyber security through a combination of work experience, personal research and supplementalย cyber security certificationsย to round out their qualifications.ย 

While this approach to paving their own way into the field is certainly commendable, the need for it is beginning to steadily fade as more cyber security degree programs are created to meet the demands of the market. โ€œI would strongly recommend exploring higher education institutions that offer a two or four year degree in degree in cyber security,โ€ says Sharon Rosenman, vice president of marketing forย Cyberbit. โ€œUniversities that have created cyber security degrees have current and more well-rounded curriculum.โ€

Computer science vs. cyber security: Important skills

So what do you need to know if youโ€™re hoping to work in either of these fields? We analyzed over 800,000 job postings asking for candidates with a degree in computer science, and over 70,000 cyber security job postings to identify some of the most sought-after skills for each.

Top five computer science skills:1

  • SQL
  • Software development
  • Javaยฎ
  • Software engineering
  • Pythonยฎ

Top five cyber security skills:1

  • Information security
  • Information systems
  • Network security
  • Linux
  • Project management

Researching a specific career within computer science can give you a better idea of the important skills youโ€™ll need. Aย database administrator, for example, will need skills like database design and SQL, while aย software developerย will need skills like Javaยฎ, C# and quality assurance testing in their wheelhouse.

Our experts in cyber security recommended a few important areas that are likely to be in high demand for the industry as well. โ€œIncident response is one of the fastest growing and hardest to fill positions in cybersecurity,โ€ Rosenman says. โ€œCyber defense requires a very specific mindset and skillset that is more akin to first responders than IT.โ€

Is Computer science or cyber security right for you?

Which path is right for you? No matter which way you are leaning after gathering some of this high-level information, youโ€™ll need more research to really get a grasp of where these two exciting areas of technology can lead you.

If youโ€™re ready to take a closer look at Computer Science, check out our article, โ€œIs Computer Science Right For Me? Everything You Need to Know to Decide.โ€

If Cyber Security sounds more appealing to you, check out our article, โ€œWhy Study Cyber Security? 8 Reasons to Remember,โ€ to learn more about the benefits of this career path.ย 

8 SIGNS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE BECOMING A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER


Becoming Software Developer

Today, high school students seem more likely to have learned coding than cursive.ย Several statesย have formally adopted policies to give students access to computer science coursesโ€”with some even extending these offerings to middle and elementary school students! This shouldnโ€™t come as surprise, though. Demand for tech-savvy professionals is clearly strong and doesnโ€™t appear to be losing steam any time soon. Nearly every company relies on computer programs, applications or other underlying systems in some way. In fact, employment of software developers is projected to increase by 21 percent through 2028โ€”more than four times the national average, according to theย U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsย (BLS).1

You know the employment opportunities are out there. But how do you know if you have what it takes for becoming a software developer? Weโ€™ve asked tech pros to identify some of the common characteristics found in successful developers. But before we get too far along, letโ€™s first flesh out the details of what you might find in a software developerโ€™s job description.

What does a software developer do?

Software developers are the creative forces behind the apps and programs you use dailyโ€”from your email to social media or even the underlying operating systems that allows all those programs to run.

Generally, software developers, focus on either application or system development.ย Software application developersย design and develop computer and mobile applications that perform specific functions whileย systems software developersย create the operating systems that support these other programs or app. Industries like the medical field, the military and the industrial goods sector often enlist systems software developers to design and build new operating systems.

No matter which path you end up taking, youโ€™ll utilize the same traitsโ€”like analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving. But the list doesnโ€™t end there. We enlisted the experts to expand on some characteristics many successful software developers share.

You should consider becoming a software developer ifโ€ฆ

1. You like working with people

Contrary to popular belief, software developers donโ€™t spend all of their time holed up in a dark room while their eyes glaze over from prolonged screen staring. While there are certainly times when developers work alone to create their part of a project, there is a lot of time spent collaborating with others on the team, communicating about goals and strategies, and working with others to solve a problem.

โ€œIn my company, junior developers often fix senior developers’ code and that’s totally okay,โ€ says Mark Tinnelly, software developer atย CardioTech. โ€œNobody knows everything, and we work together to share and learn from each other.โ€ Both giving and receiving critique is a key component to making sure the technology youโ€™re developing meets the userโ€™s needs.

In addition to working with other software developers, youโ€™ll be collaborating with stakeholders and clients to make sure their goals are met and theyโ€™re kept up to date with the progress of the project. โ€œNot only is collaboration is one of the most under-looked responsibilities of a software developer, but in many software positions identifying requirements from stakeholders or clients is half of the job,โ€ says Colin Ma, current lead strategistย Study Prep Loungeย and former technology consultant.

Though software development projects can take a long time, effective collaboration can make them run smoother and make reaching the end goal even more rewarding.

2. You have a knack for problem solving

A big part of coding is creating technology that solves a userโ€™s problem. Thereโ€™s also a lot of problem solving involved in the nitty gritty of the actual work in software development. You likely have a knack for problem solving if youโ€™re apt to see connections between pieces that are not obviously connected.

 If you get a thrill from looking at an issue, trying to figure out which angle to approach it from, and you donโ€™t get discouraged along the way, software development might be a great career fit for you.

Every day, software developers solve problemsโ€”from writing code to making sure an application functions well in each architecture level. โ€œYou need to enjoy problem solving to enjoy what youโ€™ll be doing for 8 hours a day,โ€ advises Paul Kim, lead developer atย Maples Design.

3. Youโ€™re musically inclined

Scientists have continuouslyย drawn connectionsย between those who love music and those who have a talent for math. While this link is still up for debate, it is easy to see how reading musical notes is similar to coding. Like learning a new language, it takes skill and plenty of practice.

Musicians need both analytical skills and an intuitive nature to improvise musicโ€”which can also serve them well when designing a new software system or mobile app. Theyโ€™re predisposed to ask questions like โ€œhowโ€ and โ€œwhy,โ€ which can help them create a better product.

โ€œIf you like to play an instrument and read notes, you are already halfway there,โ€ says former software developer, Alessandro Marianantoni. Like reading or composing music, software development has a lot to do withย recognizing and manipulating patterns.

Youโ€™ll also notice similarities between musicians and software developers in the way they collaborate as well. โ€œItโ€™s like playing in a band,โ€ says Jerry Anderson, Software Engineer atย Renty.ae. โ€œTogether itโ€™s more complicated, but the result is far more powerful.โ€

4. You like to see order in things

Do you arrange the dishes in your cupboards just so? Do you like the feeling of a clean, tidy, structured room? Good news! Software development is all about order and ensuring applications take steps in an order that makes logical sense.

โ€œHaving a knack for organization gives you a head start in spotting potential ways to improve your code,โ€ notes Kim. Even if you donโ€™t feel like your organizational skills are top notch right now, you can develop stronger organizational tendencies as you go through your classes and school. It doesnโ€™t hurt to start developing routines and systems to help you get more organized in your daily life.

Whether your crayons were arranged in rainbow order as a child, or you get a little annoyed by your sisterโ€™s messy craft drawer, if you like organization, you might find success in software development.

5. Trying new things gives you a thrill

โ€œTechnology moves at an incredibly fast pace, and a software developer must stay on top of things and adapt to these changes,โ€ explains Tinnelly.

From changes in coding to company requirements, to the particulars features users want in their software, developers are constantly adapting and melding into new ways of doing things. Youโ€™ll need to stay on top of industry news, key metrics, and basics of project management and flow.

As a software developer, you canโ€™t wait around for someone else to take initiative and teach you what you need to know. โ€œGreat developers will find different resources or talk to the right people and find the solution no matter what,โ€ says Sanjay Patoliya ofย Teclogiq. This may mean doing research, seeking out mentors, courses or workshops to learn a new skill on your own. Chances are both the skill and the demonstration of your drive will go far.

6. You stay intrinsically motivated

Thereโ€™s no doubt about itโ€”coding can be tricky work. Not only are you continuously solving problems and adapting to new changes, but youโ€™re also memorizing code, remembering company protocol and backtracking to fix mistakes you made.

โ€œ[Itโ€™s having the] willpower to stay motivated even when the going gets tough,โ€ says Tinnelly. โ€œWhen you learn to code, there will be a point where you’ll feel discouraged because of all the mistakes you make. But you have to stay focusedโ€ฆitโ€™s a game of patience.โ€

Software development can be finickyโ€”portions of code that seemingly work perfectly on their own can go completely off the rails when interfacing with other code. Fixing these issues can take a fair amount of trial and error, so a natural sense of determination can be a big plus.

7. You enjoy puzzles and strategy

Were you the one who spent hours at the kitchen table mulling over that 10,000-piece puzzle? Coding is all about putting together the pieces of an enigmaโ€”creating a brand new program or solving problems from an old one. Writing new code often means writing, testing and then revising. There are often many moving pieces.

โ€œSometimes coding is about having a certain number of pieces and putting them in the right order,โ€ explains Marianantoni.

Like those giant, kitchen-table puzzles take persistence, so does software development. A single project can take weeks, months and even years. If you like coming up with strategic solutions and enjoy a long game, becoming a software developer could be a perfect fit for you.

8. You love Technology

It may seem like a no brainer, but loving technology is a must for software developers. This is a field with people consumed by new games, programs and gadgets. But this infatuation isnโ€™t just based on an appreciation for exciting new features or capabilitiesโ€”thereโ€™s also the thrill of figuring out how all this new stuff works! Software developers are natural tinkerers and like to find ways to implement the latest and greatest innovations to their repertoire. 

Can you see yourself as a software developer?

Do you see any of those qualities in yourself? If so, you may be a natural fit for working in software development. Of course, it takes more than natural tendencies to make it as a software developerโ€”you’ll need formal training as well. To learn more about how Rasmussen College can help you get there, visit theย Software Application Development program page.

WHAT DOES A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER DO? AN OVERVIEW FOR 2018 AND BEYOND


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Youโ€™ve always had a penchant for solving puzzles and problemsโ€”especially when it comes to technology. Not only that, but friends and family come to you with all their tech troubles. And they count on you being the first one in line when a new gadget is released. You simply love the innovative and sophisticated world of tech.

You have a lot of the characteristics of a person who would make a great software developer: youโ€™re musically-inclined, you like working with people and you stay intrinsically motivated. This techy job seems like a great place for you to start, but youโ€™re probably wondering: What does a software developer do every day?

We connected with professional software developers across the country and gathered government data to help you answer this very question. If youโ€™re interested in a sneak peek of the career life of a software developer, then read on.

What is a software developer, exactly?

You know that smartphone app you rely on? That computer game that kept you transfixed for hours as a kid? That program that helps you budget and track expenditures? Software developers created all of them.

Software developers are the creative, brainstorming geniuses behind computer programs. While some software developers may focus on a specific program or app, others create giant networks or underlying systems that help trigger and power other programs. This is why there are two main classifications of developers: software applications developers and systems software developers.

What do software applications developers do?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), developers in this sector are responsible for designing computer or mobile applications.1 The nature of their work is largely focused on creating for consumers. This involves understanding user needs, developing software solutions, monitoring performance and modifying programs as needed.

What do systems software developers do?

These professionals are focused on operating systems-level software, compilers and network distribution software, as outlined by the DOL.1 This role is more geared toward designing solutions for enterprise organizations. This includes developing software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

What are some common software developer job duties?

Much of the actual creation of software programs happens through the writing of code, and software developers oversee that. Depending on the company where they work, a software developer will analyze the needs of the user and then create, test and develop software that will solve a problem, provide entertainment or simply make life easier for that target market.

After mapping out the design, creating flowcharts and drafting out each step of the process, developers will build diagrams and models to instruct programmers how to write the code for the program.

Other job duties include mapping out the software to have on record for future upgrades and enhancements, testing the software, and collaborating with other computer specialists to make sure the software is top notch and functioning properly.

What skills does a software developer need?

Not only are software developers in charge of outlining and creating the code and design for a program, but these types of careers generally involve a lot of collaboration between various stakeholders. Itโ€™s important for a software developer to have a combination of technical know-how and excellent interpersonal skills.

1. Problem-solving

The whole point of developing software is to create programs that solve the userโ€™s problem. If youโ€™re the type who tends to identify issues and figure out the best way to approach a solution, you may be a perfect fit for a software development career. Not only that, but programming alone is often an exercise in problem-solving and troubleshootingโ€”being able to patiently and strategically tackle potential bugs or issues in code is a big part of their work.

2. Teamwork

Contrary to whatโ€™s commonly assumed, software developers arenโ€™t secluded at their desk with no contact with the outside world. In reality, they spend a lot of time teaming up with other developers and programmers to create a prime product for the user. Great communication, empathy and a knack for collaborating with others is a must.

3. Analytical and strategic

Coding and software are enigmas of a sort, and if youโ€™re someone who likes solving a mystery by looking at the big picture as well as the smaller steps along the way, youโ€™ll be right at home developing software. Thereโ€™s a lot of thoughtful planning that goes into creating these types of programs. If you can figure out the fastest or most efficient path from point A to point B, the world of software development will welcome you with open arms.

4. Intrinsic motivation

Creating software can be tricky, tedious work, so itโ€™s important that you donโ€™t get bogged down or discouraged when you donโ€™t succeed the first time you try something. If youโ€™re the type of person who is naturally determined to finish everything you start, youโ€™ll be well-suited for a career in software development.

Where do software developers work?

Job opportunities for software developers are vast and varied. Software applications developers held just over 831,000 jobs in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).2 There were about 425,000 positions for systems software developers in that same year, equating more than 1.25 million opportunities for software developers.2

So where are these opportunities, exactly? The skills of software developers are needed in a variety of industries. The BLS lists the following as the most common fields for each type of software developer2:

Software applications developersSystems software developers
Computer systems design servicesComputer systems design services
Software publishersManufacturing
Finance and insuranceSoftware publishers
ManufacturingFinance and insurance
Management of companies and enterprisesEngineering services

As you can see, a variety of industries rely on the skills of software developers. There are also several options when it comes to the work environment, as well as the type of work a software developer may end up doing. Many work in a traditional office environment, but there is also opportunity to work in agency settings or to telecommute. This variety allows you to tailor your career to fit your personal preferences.

What is the average software developer salary?

In todayโ€™s digital economy, virtually everything is revolved around technology. This means qualified software developers are a hot commodity.

The BLS projects careers for software applications developers to grow 31 percent through 2026, which is more than four times the national average.2 This is largely due to the growing desire for businesses to produce new mobile device applications.

The outlook for systems software developers isnโ€™t quite as favorable, but it is still projected at the faster-than-average rate of 11 percent.2 Although this type of work isnโ€™t as prevalent, it does typically come with higher compensation.

The median annual salary for systems software developers in 2017 was $107,600, as reported by the BLS. 2 On the other hand, software applications developers came in at $101,790. 2 Considering the average for all occupations was $37,690, itโ€™s clear that a software developer salary, regardless of which route you choose, will come with exciting earning potential.

Create your career in software development

The future is bright for software developers of all kinds. Now that youโ€™ve had a backstage look at this critical role, you can better discern if youโ€™re programmed to work in software development.If youโ€™re ready to start developing your career in this field, start planning your next steps by reading our article, โ€œHow to Become a Software Developer: Experts Expose Their Best Advice.โ€

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A WEB DEVELOPER


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If youโ€™ve ever thought about becoming a web developer, you came to the right place! Pursuing a new career is a big decision, so itโ€™s important to do your research.

Perhaps youโ€™ve always dreamed of becoming a web developer. Or maybe the time youโ€™ve spent tinkering with the HTML & CSS code on your hobby blogโ€™s platform has sparked your inner curiosity about life as a professional web developer. No matter how you made it here, youโ€™ve got some questions and weโ€™ve got some answers!

We gathered a combination of expert insight, government information and real-time job analysis data to provide you with the answers to all of your burning questions. Below youโ€™ll find eight common questions about becoming a web developer.

What do web developers do?

Letโ€™s start with the basics. Youโ€™re probably well aware that web developers build websites, but thereโ€™s much more to it than that. Web developers must also analyze user needs to ensure the proper content, graphics and underlying structure are used to meet both the goals of the user and the websiteโ€™s owner, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1

Common responsibilities include:1

  • Using authoring or scripting languages to build websites
  • Writing, designing and editing webpage content or directing others producing content
  • Identifying and correcting problems uncovered by testing or user feedback
  • Converting written, graphic, audio and video components to compatible web formats

What is the career outlook for web developers?

If learning what web developers do has you excited about the thought of becoming one, youโ€™ll be happy to hear that positions for these pros are growing. According to the BLS, web development jobs are projected to increase 15 percent through 2026.1 Thatโ€™s more than double the average projected growth rate for all occupations.

โ€œEveryone wants a website,โ€ says Brandon Swift, co-founder of Santa Barbara-basedย Volt Commerce. โ€œAs a web developer, youโ€™ll never be short on work.โ€

Websites have become a critical component for businesses to stay competitive. A company cannot simply utilize a generic online template if it wants to provide a custom, genuine experience for its consumers. This is part of why Swift believes the field should remain strong going forward.

Knowing thereโ€™s strong demand is great, but what about the career path for web developers? Most will start out in a junior web development role and eventually work their way up to a senior developer positionโ€”but from there it can get interesting. You may eventually manage a team of developers, or you might opt to hone in on a specialized area of web development. Experienced developers could also try their hand at freelancing or starting their own business.

What are some common jobs for web developers?

There are several job titles that fall under the umbrella of โ€œweb developer.โ€ A professional with these skills and knowledge is qualified to work in a number of positions related to web development and computer programming.

Curious about the most common web development jobs out there? We used job analysis software to examine more than 197,000 web developer jobs posted over the past year.2 The data helped us determine some common job titles for web developers.

Web development job titles2

  1. Front-end developer
  2. Back-end developer
  3. User experience (UX) designer
  4. User interface (UI) developer
  5. Software developer

How much do web developers make?

Itโ€™s promising to know that jobs are projected to increase, but youโ€™re probably also curious about what to expect from a typical web developer salary. If youโ€™re going to invest your time and money into pursuing a new career, you want to know itโ€™s going to be worth it in the long run.

Youโ€™ll be happy to hear that the BLS reports the 2018 median annual salary for web developers at $69,430.1 This is notably higher than the average for all occupations in 2018, which was $38,640.

Itโ€™s worth noting that web developer salaries can vary quite a bit depending on factors like industry, education or experience level, geographic location, and whether or not youโ€™re self-employed. In 2018, the lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,000 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $124,000 annually, according to the BLS.1

What are some characteristics of a good web developer?

There are a few inherent qualities shared by many successful web developers. After speaking with professionals in the industry, we identified a few transferable skills that play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the job.

1. Good communication skills

Web developers must work with multiple members of an organization to ensure everyoneโ€™s goals are being met through the website. Itโ€™s important to maintain open lines of communication and be able to translate technical jargon into laymanโ€™s terms for other team members.

If you have children, youโ€™ve probably become a skilled amplifier when trying to explain complex subjects to your curious kiddos. If you can do a decent job of explaining why the sky is blue to a 5-year-old, you should have a pretty good handle on simplifying the language used to describe a technical problem to a client.

2. Love of learning

To make it as a web developer, youโ€™ll need to have a natural curiosity. If youโ€™re the type to scour YouTube and web developer blogs for tutorials and inspiration, and just canโ€™t wait to jump in and start learning new techniques, youโ€™re on the right track.

New scripts, widgets and designs are released daily so web developers must stay up to date to remain relevant in the industry. At first it might seem daunting trying to keep up on all of this, but often these new tools are created to make things easierโ€”which provides a nice incentive for the effort.

3. Patience

A website is never fully complete. Often, client work will go back and forth and the smallest details will require tedious nurturing, according to Sid Savara, senior web developer at Honolulu-basedย Red Aloha. When minute changes or updates are requested, itโ€™s important to remain patient. This also reinforces the need for strong communication skills; the better you are able to communicate, the less likely you are to have a never-ending development process.

4. Perfectionism

โ€œMost web developers Iโ€™ve encountered [suffer from] borderline obsessive compulsive disorder when it comes to checking and double-checking their code,โ€ says Sam Mc Roberts, CEO of Seattle-basedย VUDU Marketing.

It is critical for web developers to employ this extreme attention to detail, according to Mc Roberts. One small mistake can break an entire website, so he says thereโ€™s a very limited margin for error for web developers when the time comes to launch a new site or page.

What web development skills do you need to succeed in the field?

Knowing that you have the natural characteristics of a web developer is a great start, but you wonโ€™t find success with those qualities alone. In order to excel in such a technical profession, itโ€™s imperative that you master the hard skills to complement the soft skills.

Our job posting analysis helped us identify the top 10 technical skills employers are seeking in candidates.2 This will give you an idea of which skills you should focus on sharpening to become a hot commodity in this field.

Top 10 technical skills for web developers:2

  1. JavaScriptยฎ
  2. HTML5
  3. Web application development
  4. Javaยฎ
  5. Software development
  6. j Queryยฎ
  7. SQL
  8. Angular JS
  9. CSS
  10. User interface (UI) design

Not familiar with some of these skills and coding languages? Donโ€™t worry! This is precisely the type of web development training and expertise you can expect to gain from earning aย degree in Web Programming.

How do you become a web developer?

Now that youโ€™re aware of the skills needed to succeed as a web developer, letโ€™s talk about the education and training that will help you land a job. The educational requirements vary depending on the work setting, according to the BLS, but the most common requirement is an associateโ€™s degree.1

Itโ€™s true that you can teach yourself to code online but remember that thereโ€™s much more to web development than purely coding. A formal education will help you master your programming skills, gain practical hands-on training and prepare you to successfully work with clients and find creative solutions to business challenges.

What are some common misconceptions about web development?

Now that you have an idea of what a web developer does, itโ€™s important to know what a web developer does not do. We want to clear up any misconceptions about this career before you decide whether itโ€™s right for you.

1. Web development is not necessarily web design

One of the biggest misnomers out there is that web development is synonymous with web design, which is untrue according to Oleg Korneitchouk, director of web development at New Jersey-basedย SmartSites. He says that development is taking the designerโ€™s work and turning it into a functional website.

Designers are the creative individuals who are focused on the overall look and feel of a website; while developers are the analytical individuals who concentrate on the general performance aspects of the site. Some of this confusion may stem from the close relationship between front-end development and web design. Many web designers also learn the skills of front-end developers in order to become more well-rounded.

2. You are never โ€˜finishedโ€™ with a website

A website is like a plant that needs constant nurturing. Just when you think itโ€™s perfect, youโ€™ll find a glitch that needs to be fixed or an element that the client wants added. Technology is constantly evolving so there will always be improvements to be made. Think of it this way: Even if someone created the โ€œperfectโ€ website in 2005, that site will still look very dated and could have several security or structural deficiencies in the back end when compared to the latest and greatest sites of today.

3. Web developers do more than just write code

The truth is that web developers donโ€™t just sit and stare at a computer screen all day. While writing code is a big part of the job, interacting with designers, illustrators, copywriters and other personnel involved in the planning process is an essential piece of the puzzle.

Web developers also analyze website performance and work with website stakeholders to prioritize strategic updates and improvements. On top of that, itโ€™s crucial for them to spend time researching new techniques and technologies.

Start developing your career

So what do web developers do? How much do web developers make? And how do you become a web developer? No matter what your original question was, youโ€™ve now got your answer. Now that you have a better idea of what to expect from the field, only you can decide whether youโ€™re cut out to become a web developer.

If you envision yourself succeeding in one of these web development jobs, itโ€™s time to start planning out your next steps. Learn more about how a degree in Web Programming can help set you up for success in the field.

8 SURPRISING WAYS COMPUTER SCIENCE BENEFITS SOCIETY


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โ€œWhy is computer science important?โ€

It might seem like a simple question, but thereโ€™s a lot that goes into answering it. You might start by focusing on the benefits it could bring you personally. You might talk about how computer science-related jobs are appealing in their versatility, earning potential and demand. You might hear about all of the things we use on a daily basis today that were only created because of computer science.

But what you donโ€™t often hear about as often is the altruistic side of computer science and the work professionals in this field do to make the world a better place.

If youโ€™re looking to leverage your love of technology to make a difference, then rest assured. Computer science is an incredible career choice for someone who wants to change the world.

โ€œSocieties will die if they don’t continue to innovate,โ€ says Werner Krebs, CEO of Acculation. Krebs says technologies are neither good nor evil on their own, but, in the right hands, can become powerful benefits to society. โ€œWe need bright and ethical people to understand our best and most powerful technologies to ensure they are used for good.โ€

If you want some concrete examples of just how much computer science benefits society, you came to the right place. We enlisted tech professionals to share with us how their daily work helps people and plays a vital role in their communities.

Computer science benefits society byโ€ฆ

1. Directly meeting needs

โ€œSince my first day in computer science, I’ve been trying to have a positive impact on society,โ€ says Thibault Rihet, software engineer at Trialog. Rihet explains that computer scientists can easily get into direct applications that address societal issues like poverty, unemployment, climate change and more.

Rihet explains that France is utilizing startups by assigning teams to create solutions when a public agent identifies a problem. Then the solutions go live nationally. This approach allows computer scientists and other technology professionals to jump in and meet needs as they arise in their communities.

Sites like DataKind, Taproot and Code Alliance can be excellent resources for computer scientists who want to put their skills to work for global issues, according to Rihet. These platforms allow a wide array of tech professionals to create, support and execute projects that change lives.

There are also indirect benefits from the tools computer scientists build, Rihet points out. Consider charities that are now able to streamline their donations, or crowdfunded campaigns that can gather a following and financial backing.

2. Empowering people who are often overlooked

โ€œAn amazing benefit of software is that it can be freely distributed to everyone, thanks to open-source contributors,โ€ Rihet says. โ€œThis fact truly empowers people.โ€ When tools to build revenue and solve business problems are available to everyoneโ€”it can level the playing field.

For example, finding clients can be an expensive endeavor. If you are a service provider coming to your business without a ton of extra cash, it can be hard to stay afloat. Samantha Hugo, CEO of Hugomatica, says computer science can make a huge difference here.

โ€œFor example, beauticians often do not determine their own work hours or find their own clients because they don’t know how.โ€ Seeing this need, Hugoโ€™s company created an app that allows beauticians to recruit their own clients and set their own schedules. โ€œAs a women-owned company, we try to find apps that are needed and that will help people in areas that have been overlooked by most coders.โ€

3. Paving the way for a more equitable world

Computer science can really help level the playing field in terms of inexpensive solutions. But Hugo also points out that it can be an equalizer in other ways. Though technology as an industry has an under representation of women and racial minorities, Hugo sees computer science as a tool for societal re-balance when it comes to gender identity, background, ethnicity and beyond. Code is codeโ€”and if youโ€™ve created something genuinely useful, your background isnโ€™t going to hold you back.

โ€œThe App Store has the same requirements for all developers,โ€ she points out. Hugo says it is a positive step for society that computers are blind to everything but the code.

4. Accelerating healthcare progress

Healthcare tends to be a pretty high priority when you consider how to improve peopleโ€™s lives.

One of the most exciting facets of computer science is its power to improve and accelerate every other field. โ€œData science and artificial intelligence (AI) as subsets of computer science allow people and organizations to accelerate and โ€˜prepackage thought.โ€™ In this way, computer science and artificial intelligence can make any other discipline many, many times better.โ€

Genomics and personalized medicine are an excellent example of how computer science-driven technologies are accelerating healthcare progress. The genome sequencing process that powers this frontier of medicine used to cost tens of millions of dollars to complete, but machine-learning techniques and improved computing power have dropped costs substantially.

5. Furthering education

Can you imagine modern education without computer software or the internet? Whether youโ€™re taking a class online, researching for a paper or sharing work via the cloud, computer science pros have helped make this possible.

E-learning platforms and applications give students new tools to problem-solve and study, which has changed the academic world. The ability to take classes online is also a huge benefit for the worldโ€”as it creates access to education for students whose locations, abilities or finances were a barrier.

6. Expanding communication

โ€œThe biggest contribution computer science has made is in the field of communication,โ€ says Manonit Nand, teacher and system administrator at the Mayoor School. โ€œComputer Science has made the whole world a very small placeโ€”available at your fingertips now.โ€

Nand mentions social media, video calling and chatting appsโ€”even the applications that allow you to share documents and photos with someone else long-distance. These capacities have completely revolutionized the workforce.

7. Predicting and avoiding catastrophes

Computer science is scalingโ€”and scaling very fast for that matter, according to Nand. Applying computer science to prediction can have a huge impact on the world. โ€œWe are predicting human behavior; we are predicting climates, seasons, ocean currents, etc.โ€ Nand says.

With these tools, we can predict everything from an incoming tsunami to the outbreak pattern of a pathogen. In that way, some of the most life-saving work that happens in our world relies on computer scientists. Computer science is even in action when predicting the trajectory of dangerous comets near our planet.

8. Positively impacting every area of society

Though itโ€™s not always hands-on, almost every aspect of societyโ€”from family-owned businesses needing digital protection to homeless shelters needing a way to streamline their volunteer baseโ€”relies on the innovations spurred by computer science professionals.

โ€œComputer science is a noble profession without which todayโ€™s world would come to a complete halt,โ€ and says. When it comes to finding a career that allows you to positively benefit the world around you, look no further than computer science

How will you make a difference?

Thereโ€™s no denying itโ€”the reach of computer science is extensive. And weโ€™re only just scratching the surface with what good can come from it!

Now that you know the many ways computer science benefits our society, you might be wondering about the roles in which youโ€™d put a Computer Science education to use. Check out our article, โ€œWhat Can You Do with a Computer Science Degree?โ€ to learn more.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE?


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If youโ€™re thinking about majoring in Computer Science, you probably have a few questions about your future options after graduation. What can I do with a computer science degree? Are computer science jobs in demand? What types of computer science jobs would be available to me?

While having a list of questions about this field might seem a little overwhelming, the good news is that youโ€™re smart enough to be asking about it in the first place. And we can help provide you with some answers!

In this article weโ€™ll take a closer look at the jobs you can get with a computer science degree. Along the way youโ€™ll have a better understanding of computer science-related career salaries, job duties and employment growth outlooks.

Computer science jobs: Duties, salaries and growth

Computer Science majors have the ability to apply their skills to practically any industryโ€”automating processes and creating helpful software applications is almost universally useful. But you may be wondering: What are the most common computer science degree jobs? What would I be doing in these roles? What should I expect from a computer science salary? What does the computer science job outlook look like?

Youโ€™ll find the answers to your questions below. Weโ€™ve combined expert insight with data from real-time job analysis software and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to provide a detailed breakdown of the jobs that most commonly call for a computer science degree. Read on to learn more about the duties, outlook and earning potential for each of these computer science jobs.

6 Top computer science careers for degree holders

This type of knowledge and training can help prepare graduates for a broad range of technology careers. So what can you do with a computer science degree? Our analysis of more than 1 million job postings seeking candidates with a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Computer Science helped us identified six of the top options.1ย 

1. Software applications developer

  • Projected employment growth (2018โ€“2028): 26 percent (much faster than average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $105,5902
  • Common job titles: Software development engineer, Java developer, applications developer

What do software applications developers do?

Think of how often you send an email, scroll endlessly on social media or stream media on your phone or computer. Practically everything we do with the help of computers is powered by software. Software developers are the people responsible for creating, testing and modifying these programs. Everythingโ€”from the front-and-center user interface to the unseen underlying code that ensures it performs as plannedโ€”is affected by software development professionals.

In their day-to-day work, most software developers work as part of a development team whose work is segmented and guided by project managers. Their product must meet desired specifications and ultimately interface well with other segments of codeโ€”which is no small feat. Some software developers may specialize in areas such as quality assurance, where duties focus on testing software for issues, documenting them and assisting in resolving whatever gone wrong.ย 

2. Computer systems analyst

  • Projected growth (2018โ€“2028):9 percent (as fast as average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $88,7402
  • Common job titles: Business analyst, business systems analyst, IT analyst, information systems analyst

What do computer systems analysts do?

Computer systems analysts roles are so versatile that there are many ways to answer this question. But at a high level, theyโ€™re the individuals responsible for merging business needs with IT initiatives. They use their expertise to analyze, improve and plan IT systems in order to meet the specifications needed for a business process.

So what does that look like? Theyโ€™ll spend a considerable amount of time meeting with the โ€œbusiness sideโ€ of an organization gathering information about organizational needsโ€”How will this system be used? Will this need to work at a larger scale in the future? Will this need to connect with other systems? Once the specifications are determined, computer systems analysts will work with the technical teams to develop plans for how theyโ€™ll deploy technology to meet those needs.

3. Systems software developer

  • Projected growth (2018โ€“2028): 10 percent (faster than average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $110,0002
  • Common job titles: Software architect, software developer, systems engineer, software engineer

What do systems software developers do?

Systems software developers have quite a bit in common with software application developers. They use their knowledge of programming, mathematics and computational theory to develop software to meet a specific need. That said, the work of a systems software developer is often focused on creating or modifying things like entire operating systems (Windowsยฎ being a prominent example) or industry-specific software systems.

With Microsoft and Apple dominating the desktop computing scene for operating systems, you might think a role like this would have a very narrow range of potential opportunities. The reality is that many systems software developers work for employers or clients that need specialized software the greater public would likely never see.

Industries like financial services, telecommunications, aerospace engineering and law firms all commonly employ systems software developers. Another growth area springs from the growing number of devices with internet connectivityโ€”that touch screen menu on your fancy new refrigerator required someone to design the interface and the underlying system controlling it.

4. Web developer

  • Projected growth (2018โ€“2028): 13 percent (faster than average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $69,4302
  • Common job titles: Front-end developer, back-end developer, web designer, web development architect

What do web developers do?

As you can probably guess, web developers are the tech professionals who build, maintain and design websites. Web development is a subcategory of careers that can cover a fairly broad range of roles. Some web developers focus primarily on โ€œfront-endโ€ features like the design, layout and other surface-level functional elements of a website. Others focus on the โ€œback-endโ€ systems that ensure the site works as intended and communicates properly with other systems connect to the siteโ€”for example, inventory databases and customer relationship management systems for online retailers.

These roles focused on the โ€œback-endโ€ of a website are likely the best fit for computer science graduates. Their knowledge of database structures, programming logic and mapping information flows can help bridge the gap between desired website functionality and the systems an organization uses.

5. Network systems administrator

  • Projected growth (2018โ€“2028): 5 percent (as fast as average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $82,0502
  • Common job titles: Systems administrator, information analyst, information systems manager

What do network systems administrators do?

The role of a network systems administrator can be hard to pin down as job duties and descriptions will vary somewhat from organization to organization. That said, most systems administration roles will focus on the high-level management and maintenance of servers, storage and the associated operating systems and applications that run on top of them. Duties can include pushing out system-wide updates and patches, creating user accounts with appropriate levels of access and deploying new hardware systems as needed.

With cloud-based servers and storage becoming increasingly common these roles have shifted substantiallyโ€”and in all likelihood will continue to evolve. Systems administrators who understand how to use scripting languages to automate processes are a valuable asset to an IT team.

6. Database administrator

  • Projected growth (2018โ€“2028): 9 percent (faster than average)2
  • Median annual salary (2018): $90,0702
  • Common job titles: Database administrator, database analyst, database developer, data architect

What does a database administrator do?

Data is essentially the lifeblood of technology. As both an input and output, it powers software and systems and helps us do things that would be mind-boggling 20 years ago. Every online purchase, restaurant review left, doctorโ€™s appointment scheduledโ€”the list goes onโ€”depends on databases that are well-structured, secure and regularly maintained. Thatโ€™s where a database administrator comes in.

Database administrators are tasked with tending to a key component of any information technology or software operationโ€”the databases they use. In this role, they determine how to securely store and efficiently organize important data and ensure access is granted to the right users.

They may also merge existing databases or migrate data to new platforms, which takes careful planning to ensure compatibility and functionality remains for connected systems. Database administrators are also tasked with regularly creating database backups in order minimize damage caused by storage failure.

Qualify yourself for these computer science careers

So what can you do with a computer science degree? It turns outโ€”thereโ€™s a whole lot. With all of these computer science degree jobs to choose from, you should feel more confident about your decision to follow this educational path.

Now that you know more about your potential career options, itโ€™s time to learn more the program that can help you get there. Check out theย Computer Science degree pageย for more information.

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1Burning-Glass (analysis of 1,075,843 job postings requiring a Computer Science bachelorโ€™s degree, Nov. 1, 2018 โ€“ Oct. 31, 2019)
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [accessed November, 2019] http://www.bls.gov/ooh/. Information represents national, averaged data for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.

TWELVE WAYS TO GET UP TO SPEED WHEN TEACHING A NEW SUBJECT FOR THE FIRST TIME

increasingly, teachers find themselves expected to teach subjects which are beyond their areas of specialism. Whilst you may embrace the challenge, it can feel somewhat daunting. To provide you with some ideas and support, weโ€™ve listed twelve tips below to help you increase your knowledge and confidence when teaching a subject as a non-specialist.

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1. Remember that first and foremost youโ€™re a good teacher!
If you are a competent, confident teacher of one subject then youโ€™re already half way towards being a competent teacher in a new subject, no matter how far removed it is from your specialism. Having a good working knowledge of how to manage a class and how to engage and inspire your learners is a great basis for teaching any subject โ€“ donโ€™t lose sight of that!

2. Donโ€™t underestimate the challenge
However, donโ€™t be overly confident either. When the non-specialist subject we add to our timetable is relatively closely aligned to our area of expertise there can be a tendency to assume that the switch will be straightforward. If, for example, as an art teacher weโ€™re asked to teach photography or fashion, or as a geography teacher weโ€™re asked to teach history. Sometimes even subjects that are closely aligned in the curriculum can require quite different skill sets of students and may need a different focus and approach in your lessons.

3. Find a โ€˜buddyโ€™
Fine someone who has taught your non-specialist subject before and ask if you can adopt them as a mentor. Having someone who you can turn to when youโ€™re struggling can really increase your confidence.

4. Team teach
If possible, ask your buddy if you can observe them teaching โ€“ or perhaps you can consider team teaching trickier parts of the curriculum as you approach them for the first time. This can be a great way to draw on the knowledge of more experienced colleagues and can also be beneficial to students who experience two different approaches in the classroom.

5. Understand the mark scheme
Even if youโ€™re teaching at a lower key stage which is not examined, having a good understanding of the success criteria of exams that students are eventually working towards can help you to ensure students develop the appropriate knowledge and skills throughout their exposure to the subject.

6. Ask colleagues for schemes of work, lesson plans and resources
Donโ€™t reinvent the wheel. There may be existing schemes of work or resources that are held centrally in the department or that colleagues, either in your own school or another, have developed for teaching the subject. Youโ€™ll want to make sure youโ€™re familiar with the plans, adapt them to suit your style and to best meet the needs of your cohort. There are also some great lesson plans available online which could provide you with some inspiration.

7. Join the subject association or online forums or chats
If your new subject has an association, itโ€™s worth considering joining. This can be a great way to access expertise and resources which youโ€™ll find valuable. Check whether your department already has a school or group membership to the association or ask if theyโ€™d be willing to cover the fee for you to join in order to provide you with some support. Sometimes you can join an associationโ€™s mailing list without paying to join the association; this can be a good way to keep on top of latest developments in the subject.

8. Identify key challenges in teaching the subject
Ask colleagues whoโ€™ve taught the subject before to help you understand where the common pitfalls are. Which areas do they find especially hard to teach? Which parts of the curriculum do students struggle with? Also, as someone who is new to the subject, you are likely to be able to identify areas which are appear trickier to grasp than others โ€“ use this experience to put yourself into the shoes of your learners and think about how best to gain a better understanding of difficult areas together.

9. Model learning
When we are new to a subject we have a unique chance to actively role model learning to our students. Itโ€™s okay for them to know that you are new to the subject too โ€“ use the fact that youโ€™re learning together to generate discussion about how best to approach the learning and actively share the parts youโ€™ve found harder to master and explore how youโ€™ve overcome these challenges. Seeing your teacher as a learner too can be quiet inspiring as a student and can motivate them to learn.

10. Work a few weeks ahead
It can be hard to get ahead on planning, but where possible itโ€™s really helpful to work a few weeks ahead of your students as the topics covered in a few weeksโ€™ time may add to what youโ€™re currently covering, or may form a natural topic of more advanced questions from able students.

11. Encourage students to lead the learning
Taking on the role of teacher is a fantastic way for students to develop and embed learning so do not feel that you have to lead every pat of every lesson. Instead, encourage students to take the lead and have them teach different topics back to the class. Taking on the role of expert can provide a real confidence boost and having to understand a subject well enough to teach our peers is a great way to ensure that the appropriate learning is in place.

12. Attend a course!
Of course, one of the quickest and easiest ways to get up to speed when teaching a new subject for the first time is to attend relevant CPD. Creative Education have a wide range of courses aimed at non-specialist teachers which can give you a real confidence and knowledge boost in those early days.

Our non-specialist courses are suitable for KS3 and 4 teachers looking to successfully apply their teaching experience to deliver lessons in unfamiliar subjects.

They are available in a range of subjects and cover key curriculum topics, popular lesson activities, common problem areas and how to interpret and use existing lesson plans.

10 Tips On How To Pass JAMB UTME 2020 In Flying Colours

Clearly as it seems, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which is a necessity in gaining admission into any Tertiary institution in Nigeria is a must pass; and with this post โ€œhow to pass jamb utme 2020โ€œ, i intend walking you through proven tips and tricks to smash this one.

The form is out, candidates are gearing to registering and the examination date is fast approaching for JAMB 2020.

To certain individuals, it poses as an insurmountable mountain while to some, itโ€™s just a walkover. Nevertheless, persons in both categories still yearn for more tips and tricks to improve their prospective chances of having a 300+ high score  in the JAMB UTME 2020. Verily I say unto you, โ€œfear not!โ€ Look no further, for your worries are over.

10 Tips On How To Pass JAMB UTME 2020

1. Get set, prepare and prepare

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. Prepare your mind, clear every storm of distraction off your head, pray, take a deep breath and relax. Now, let your mindset be likened to that of a victor.

Set goals on the marks you aspire in each subject, considering your strengths and weaknesses. Commence efficient work with respect to your set goals. Early preparation engenders outstanding results, but either ways, itโ€™s not too late to begin. Procrastination they say, is the thief of time. Get set now!

2. Gather quality textbooks and cogent materials

Invest now, enjoy later. Fending for quality in the stead of quantity makes you a qualifier in any field. Know theย JAMB UTME 2020 syllabus,ย Subject Combinationย and acquire textbooks that comply with it. JAMB also recommends certain books, try your possible best to get them.

But not only Textbooks are required for studying. Get a quality notebook, jotter, calculator (optional) and other essential stationery. Your textbooks must be comprehensive enough and self-explanatory including illustrations and what have you? Remember, aim for quality!

3. Plan your game

The JAMB UTME 2020 is a very crucial examination. Therefore, studying for it has to be without any iota of levity. Structuring out a plan is thereby needful. What do you make plans for? What to read, when to read and where to read. These all have to be incorporated into what I call a โ€˜Study Guideโ€™.

Personally, I donโ€™t assimilate subjects that have to do with numbers without music or noise being heard, whereas, other subjects have to be read in quiet environments. We know ourselves, and if youโ€™re yet to, receive knowledge of yourself now! Design a study guide bearing the knowledge of yourself in mind.

4. Study hard and enjoy your game

Yes! Now the โ€˜Study Guideโ€™ has been structured. Itโ€™s now time for implementation. Studying is an act of reading carefully with an intent to remember, so, this is not like reading those broadcast messages you see on social media. Set your study goals and objectives, they would help strengthen and serve as a reminder when youโ€™re getting fatigued.

Also get your jotter stand by, jot down essential points donโ€™t assume itโ€™s already up there. Ensure you fully understand. Serve as your own teacher, make good use of mnemonics as reminders, now weโ€™re at the fun part. Donโ€™t overstress your brain, take a break when itโ€™s getting boring, take a cool drink, surf the web, play a game or just take a walk. Then, get back to your books and enjoy the real game

5. Improve your strengths and strengthen your weaknesses

My sister, my brother, itโ€™s high time we stopped deceiving ourselves, we know what we know we know and also vice-versa. Stop skipping those topics because they seem incomprehensible, stop spending less hours on subjects that pose fathomless. As it gives you tough time, try twice as much to disintegrate it.

Thereโ€™s no limit to learning and no knowledge they say is lost. Therefore, you know youโ€™re a โ€˜mathematics guruโ€™ or youโ€™re so good at any subject per se, try youโ€™re best to smoother those rough edges and render the little cracks so you come out suave and clean.

6. Make good use of past questions
In your present state, seek the past, acquire knowledge and, bam! You are set for an enviable future. If youโ€™ve never skimmed through any past question, I tell you, you arenโ€™t prepared at all. Now, if youโ€™ve skimmed through without studying and trying the questions, man youโ€™re still lagging behind.

When I say โ€˜studyingโ€™, I mean understanding the ethics behind JAMBโ€™s method of questioning, solving, taking note of the corrections and pointing out the recurrent questions. Iโ€™d advice that you cover at least 8 previous years of past questions in each of your subject.

7. Connect with like minds
The company you keep determines what accompanies you. All through your preparation for JAMB UTME, sieve out everyone whoโ€™s adding no value to your life.

in order to pass jamb utme 2020, you need get into an association of โ€˜Jambitesโ€™ having the same goal as you do, specifically the same subjects and make sure they arenโ€™t dummies unless youโ€™re ready to help, but help yourself first. Seek advice from those who scaled UTME through with outstanding results.

8. Get acquainted with CBT

As youโ€™re aware that  JAMB UTME 2020 will be purely a โ€˜Computer Based Testโ€™ (CBT), I urge you make tangible efforts in familiarizing yourself with the CBT atmosphere. Whether youโ€™re a computer literate or not, thereโ€™s nothing to worry about cos JAMB has made it easy enough to be apprehended.

Typing your Registration number on the keyboard is as easy as texting on WhatsApp. Whatโ€™s left is making use of the mouseโ€™s left button to tick your answers.

NB: make sure the mouse is working properly before you fill in your reg number by navigating the cursor around the screen. If it isnโ€™t working, quickly beckon on the officials around for help.

9. Stay updated

Never assume you know whatโ€™s going on, you donโ€™t. Weโ€™re in an age where information is very salient and dynamic. The JAMB officials come up with abrupt changes in dates. Stay updated and never miss a bit

10. Put God First

the tips and hacks above on how to pass jamb utme 2020 will not be possible if you neglect prayers. Funny how I put this as number 10, but if youโ€™ve been following, youโ€™d realize I mentioned โ€˜prayโ€™ in number 1.

That implies that prayer is part of your preparation. The place of prayer cannot be overemphasized, your religion notwithstanding. Mind you, not just praying, but believing and striving for righteousness which would help increase your concentration.

Those sinful habits have to stop, especially during this period, all they do is; embezzle your time, now imagine if you invest just half the time you spend on those immoral acts on your books, see how much you acquireโ€ฆ What Iโ€™m saying in essence is, try to stay consecrated so your heart desires become granted. Prayer with the right approach the master key.

These ten tips are on the basis of three keys (Pโ€™s)

(i) Preparation (ii) Planning (iii) Pursuit

Bear those keys in mind, engage them, never let them fall off your left hand and I assure your 300+ score in the yearโ€™s JAMB UTME 2020 unlocked.

These secrets tips on how to pass jamb utme 2020 will only be possible if you put in your best. Shun frivolities and lackadaisical attitudes and smash this jamb once and for all.

GOODLUCK !!!

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LIST OF TOP 20 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA 2020 (UPDATED LIST)

Choosing the best universities in Nigeria comes with a lot of headaches, scrutiny and other measures that must be taken into consideration when carrying out the research. We have come out with the 2020 list of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria, please note that this is not just another regular list.

Nigeria is diverse country with 3 major ethnic groups and other minority ethnic groups with over 36 states with all clamoring for a university in their states. Currently there are more than 100 universities in Nigeria, Federal, States and private which is why JAMB Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) and the NUC (Nigerian University Commission) has a major role to play in the educational sector in Nigeria, so the quest to be amongst the top 20 best University in Nigeria comes with a lot of efforts and results put together.

When choosing the best university in Nigeria, we will not be partial, as we are doing our selections from private, states andย federal Universities in Nigeria

Unlike primary and secondary schools where the best usually are chosen from the beauty and the expensive school fees, its a different case entirely with higher institutions, here we will highlight below, criteria for choosing the best university in Nigeria or any other country in the world.

CRITERIA FOR OUR SELECTION PROCESS

There are various criteria for choosing the best universities in Nigeria, but one thing must be made known, there is no university in that is best at everything, some universities are best at some coursesย  for example, we wrote about best university to study Accounting Medicine and surgery, best university to study engineering and other tech courses, but on the average, there are some universities that rank higher than the others when all is put together aside just education.

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List of Top 20 Best Universities in Nigeria 2020 (Updated List)

Choosing the best universities in Nigeria comes with a lot of headaches, scrutiny and other measures that must be taken into consideration when carrying out the research. We have come out with the 2020 list of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria, please note that this is not just another regular list.

Nigeria is diverse country with 3 major ethnic groups and other minority ethnic groups with over 36 states with all clamoring for a university in their states. Currently there are more than 100 universities in Nigeria, Federal, States and private which is why JAMB Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) and the NUC (Nigerian University Commission) has a major role to play in the educational sector in Nigeria, so the quest to be amongst the top 20 best University in Nigeria comes with a lot of efforts and results put together.

When choosing the best university in Nigeria, we will not be partial, as we are doing our selections from private, states and federal Universities in Nigeria

Unlike primary and secondary schools where the best usually are chosen from the beauty and the expensive school fees, its a different case entirely with higher institutions, here we will highlight below, criteria for choosing the best university in Nigeria or any other country in the world.

CRITERIA FOR OUR SELECTION PROCESS

There are various criteria for choosing the best universities in Nigeria, but one thing must be made known, there is no university in that is best at everything, some universities are best at some courses  for example, we wrote about best university to study Accounting Medicine and surgery, best university to study engineering and other tech courses, but on the average, there are some universities that rank higher than the others when all is put together aside just education.

1. Learning Environments of the University

This is a major factor that is considered when choosing the top 20 universities in Nigeria, when you visit most Nigerian universities and their lecture halls, the heat that emanates from the overcrowded students inside the hall would be enough to boil a kettle of water. In cases like this, how can studentโ€™s concentration be at 100%, it is so bad that most of the students sit on windows, some stand while some stay at the corridor listening to the lecturer via the pathetic public address system. But a conducive learning environment says it all, there is concentration at its peak, lecturer to student interaction, rooms for practical, question and answering, not forgetting the ability to given tests and mark. All these put together can determine if a university is worth being on the top 20 list of best universities in Nigeria.

2. Quality and Quantity of Lecturers of the University

Quantity and Quality of lecturers in the university is another factor, there are cases where universities are short staffed, that are the main reason some courses are dis-accredited by the NUC, there is this popular saying โ€œGarbage in Garbage Outโ€ the truth is, you cannot give out what you do not have.ย  When much is given, much is expected, so is the case with having quality lecturers. When the technical know-how is passed on to the students, it is only normal for the student to be well grounded in the course of study. Do u wonder why some companies upon recruitment stipulate what university should apply for the job vacancy? This is what is obtainable when quality lecturers offer quality lectures to students. With this you would agree with me is one of the factors for choosing the top 20 best universities in Nigeria

3. Learning Facilities

There is this saying that while you pass through the university, the university must also pass through you. It is vice versa, being educated does not literally means you are exposed. Being exposed is something that most schools have not acclimatized their students with. There are cases where so called graduates cannot make good use of a simple machine in the case of engineering students, or practical in the case of science students and the list could go on and on. Being able to practice the theoretical aspect of your course puts you ahead of others. The top 20 best universities in Nigeria usually have these facilities in place because it is a major criteria being among the top 20 universities in Nigeria.

Now to the nitti-gritty, we have collated the top 20 best universities in Nigeria, from the bottom to the number one spot. The top spot signifies the best university in Nigeria among the top 20 on the list.

TOP 20 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FOR 2020

20)ย AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (AUN)

If we were to choose the best university in Nigeria based on learning environment, school fees and beauty, the American University of Nigeria would be topping the list of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria. The university is saddled with all it takes to be a class of its own which is no surprise it falls on the 20thย position of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

Established in 20014, Located in Yola, Adamawa State, with its fees paid in dollars averaging about 1.59 million in Naira equivalent and following the American style higher education programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels., AUN as it is fondly called is on a class of its own.

19) BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO (BUK)

Who says the North is not known for higher education, Bayero University Kano popularly known as BUK was founded in 1977, it was initially known as Bayero University College and was subsequently upgraded from a university college to a full blown university. Bayero University kano  is located in Kano state as the name implies. Talking about quality and quantity of staff, BUK is known for it, with a staff strength of over 1,100, and an ample learning environment, BUK still retain its position as number  19 on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

18) BABCOCK UNIVERSITY OGUN STATE

One of the Christian universities in Nigeria known for discipline and uprightness, Babcock university is located in Ilishan Remo Ogun State Nigeria, being a private university, Babcock average undergraduate school fees is within the range of 345,000 naira. Being a private university, it is off the interference from the state or federal government which automatically makes it known for its speedy academic calendar, conducive learning environment, and up to standard learning facilities. Babcock University ranks on number 18th position on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

17)ย FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (FUTA)

The Federal University of Technology Akure is one of the few Universities of technology in Nigeria, founded in 1981 by the Federal government of Nigeria, located in Akure, Ondo state precisely. The university in terms of experience in technology is second to none which is why till date, it keeps producing alumni of this great country. FUTA is holds it spot on the number 17th position in the ranking of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

16)ย LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY (LASU)

This is indeed one of the most popular universities in Nigeria, earlier in this post when i m=talked about there not being a university that is best at everything, i made mention of some universities being best at some courses, LASU is one of them. LASU is known for being good at man professional courses like accounting, Business Administration and best of all is LAW, they are regarded as one of the best universities in Nigeria to study Law.

The Lagos State University used to be known for its slow academic calendar due to the high volume of students being absorbed yearly, but with the intervention of Lagos state Governors, the university is now operating at its peak. It ranks on the number 16th position on the list.

15) USMANU DANFODIO UNIVERSITY

Those familiar with this university would agree with us that Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, also known as Udusok was formerly known as University of Sokoto. It is a Federal university established in 1975 and located in the ancient city of Sokoto state. The university has a total number of over 24,000 students and with a very large and conducive learning environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University. And gaining admission into this university is practically hurdle free. Simply with your 200 cut off mark with a minimum of 5 credits in courses relevant to the course of study chosen upn your UTME registration, you are good to go. This university ranks on number 15th position on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

14)ย FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE โ€“ EKITI (FUOYE)

The Federal University of Oye Ekiti FUOYE springs up on the 14th position of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria. It is government owned, the university is located in the ancient city of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state. It offered courses in undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programmes with includes Masters, PGD (Post Graduate Diploma) and PhD programmes. Oye Ekiti is known for its speedy academic session; with this students are able to plan and schedule activities beyond the university four walls.

Federal University Oye Ekiti was established in 2011, and has two campuses, one is located at Oye-Ekiti and the other at Ikole-Ekiti respectively.

Armed with 7 Faculties and 27 Departments and home to over 6,000 undergraduates not including their post graduate school. It definitely has every reason to be on the list.

13) FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA (FUNAAB)

This Federal University is simply known for one thing, Agriculture, it is one of the few Nigerian Universities with specialty.

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta FUNAAB, located in Ogun state was founded on the 1st of  January 1988 by the Federal Government.

The Federal government in its bid to boost agriculture in Nigeria, injected resources and revamped the university to meet up to standard with the purchase of machines and tools for mechanised farming and other forms of agriculture. As usual, certain requirements must be met in order to gain admission into this university.

Students are expected to meet the cut off mark of 200 in the UTME and a minimum of 5 credits in relevant courses. FUNAAB ranks on the number 13th position of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

12)ย FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO)

Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) located in Owerri, Imo state was established in 1980 by the Federal government of Nigeria which makes it the oldest University of Technology in Nigeria, with aim to promote science and technology and made in Nigeria products. The Federal University of Technology Owerri stands out among the list of the Universities of technology in Nigeria. FUTO offers degree course in undergraduate and post graduate programmes. The University ranks as number 12 on the list of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

11) FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA

FUTMINNA  as it is popularly known as is another Federal university of technology in Nigeria situated in Minna northern Nigeria, in fact it is the only university of technology in the region. This was set up by the Federal government in order to serve the northern region just like itโ€™s eastern(FUTO) and Western counterparts (FUTA) FUTMINNA was established in 1983, The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nationโ€™s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology which currently it is delivering. FUTMINNA holds number 11 position on the ranking table. Thumbs up to the great institution.

10) UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT (UNIPORT)

Finally, a university from the south-south region of Nigeria makes the list. I do not think it is surprising rather, it is expected. The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) ranks as number top 10 on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria. The university also a wide range of courses judging from theย list of courses offered In Uniport.ย Structurally, UNIPORT is well grounded, in terms of experience of lecturers and quality of education, they are known for it. With up to standard library for research and findings, they are top notch so tell me why they would not be ranked among the best universities in Nigeria. Kudos to this great university. They still maintain the number 10 spot on the list.

9) UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA (UNIABUJA)

This is pretty new on the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria, UNIABUJA  is widely regarded as one of the fastest growing universities in Nigeria. Located in Mohammed Maccido Rd, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The University of Abuja was established on January 1, 1988 as a dual-mode university with the mandate to run conventional and distance learning programmes.  The University is number 9 on the ranking list.

8)ย UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (UNIBEN) BENIN CITY EDO STATE

The students of this ever corrosive university are regarded as Unibest. This Federal University was established to serve the then mid western state formerly known as BENDEL state. Uniben has two campuses with the main campus at Ugbowo and the other known as Ekenwa campus which is meant for Theatre and sculptural art students.

The university of Benin students are always full of high spirit, educationally, intellectually and articulately they are sound, thumbs up to their lecturers. The University of Benin is one of its kinds in the South-South part of Nigeria, with large lecture halls and basements for all sorts of events, state of the art Library, powerful generating set that lights up the entire university in case of power failure and other facilities which make the university one of the best in Nigeria.

They boast of some of the best engineering lecturers in West Africa, the university is a mixyure of beauty and brain. Did we forget to say it was established in 1970 and has a total enrolment of over 40,000 students? Thatโ€™s it about the University of Benin. The University ranks as number 8 on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

7) UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKA (UNN)

The University of Nigeria Nsuka (UNN),  was founded in 1955, after the university of Ibadan, UNN is the second oldest universities in Nigeria located at Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.

NSUKA is known for quality education and speedy academic session. Structurally too, they are at the top, their learning facilities are also top notch, research and development are encouraged, recently, a group of Nsuka engineering students build machines meant for lifting heavy loads. These are as a result of some of the practical classes being encouraged simply because the facilities are available, even though not all, at least basic facilities.

They also offer degree courses in undergraduate, post graduate levels. UNN is ranked as number 7 on the list of best universities in Nigeria.

6) COVENANT UNIVERSITY OTA, OGUN STATE

Without doubt, this privately owned university is among the best universities in Nigeria and beyond it shores. On the private level, Covenant University is unarguably the best University in Nigeria. They are stylishly referred to as CU students. The university turns out one of the highest number of 1st class students yearly and the truth remains that they prove it beyond the four walls of the university.

Covenant University is owned by popular clergy man Bishop Oyedepo who is regarded as the richest pastor in Africa and top 3 in the world. He is known for instilling discipline on his students though many have kicked against his high handed ness towards students considering the rate of expulsion and suspension not minding the huge school fees being coughed out by parents and guidance.

Talking about beauty and learning environment, Covenant University is top notch, with state of the art facilities, quality lecturers, speedy academic session and robust calendar to accommodate various programmes, Covenant University sits comfortably on the number 6 spot on the list of top 20 best universities in Nigeria. That is truly a feat to behold.

5)ย UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN (UNILORIN)

Ask us about the Federal University with the fastest academic calendar in Nigeria and we will point at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). This federal university was established in 1975 and is located at 1515, Unilorin Staff Quarters, Amodu Bello Way, Ilorin, Kwara state.

The university as at today has a total enrollments of over 20,000 undergraduate students and offers various degree courses you can look through the list of courses offered in Unilorin for confirmation, also post graduate diploma, Masters and PhD programmes are offered in the university.

With sound professors, ample learning environments, standard learning facilities and all requirements to be listed among one of the best universities in Nigeria, The university of Ilorin ranks on number 5 position of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

4) AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA

This is the flagship universities of the north. Occasionally known as ABU Zaria, was established on October 4th 1962, a year before Nigeria became a republic. it is the only Northern University to rank amongst the top 10 on the list of top 20 best Universities in Nigeria and automatically makes it the best university in the Nigeria (northern region).

ABU Zaria boasts of quality lecturers and conducive learning environment, hostel facilities to accommodate its students for undergraduate and post graduate level. It ranks on the number 4th position on the list of the top 20 best university in Nigeria. Thatโ€™s a huge feat to achieve.

3) OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY (OAU) ILE-IFE OSUN STATE

Whenever OAU is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is their unique structural design, built to accommodate the topographical nature of the soil the school is built on.

OAU has the best structure in Nigeria and West Africa. A den for professors and radical students though intelligent. Formerly known as the University of Ife before being named after one of Nigeriaโ€™s foremost leaders Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

OAU was established in 1961 but proper lecture commenced in October the following year (1962), therefore, not many would argue why OAU should be on this list, a visit to the university would convince you. OAU holds the number 3 position also known as the 1st runner-up on the list of the top 20 best universities in Nigeria.

2) UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) AKOKA LAGOS STATE

The University of Lagos upon establishment used to be a Federal Government research university upon its establishment in 1962. UNILAG has a total number of about 58,000 students both Undergraduate and Postgraduates combined. I remember back in the days, university of Lagos used to be for the rich kids, and this put pressure on many that were not in the league of fresh kids just to match up. This is a university with style, class, and pride. Structurally, one thing they are known for is their Senate Building, cosy environment and standard learning environment. It is the only University in Nigeria with its customized radio station known as Unilag FM.

UNILAG till date prides itself as one of the best universities in Nigeria  with an organized DLI (Distant Learning Institute) this gives workers most especially the opportunity to acquire a degree certificate in the course of their choice. Well, Some refer to it as the best university in Nigeria, it is a personal opinion though.

Also, their Post Graduate School is top notch, top personalities holding key positions in Nigeria can attest to this claim. The University of Lagos Akoka prides itself on the number 2 position of the Best University In Nigeria. Double Thumbs up to them, getting to the top is tough but remaining there is tougher.

1)ย UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE

Finally we are here, this is the moment everyone has been waiting for, the question for the best university in Nigeria is finally answered. Being the premier university in Nigeria does not in any way make it the best, the unequivocal truth is that the University of Ibadan is an embodiment of completeness in totality.

When you come across a UI student, its not hard to decipher, he or she wears he awe around, the school is known for producing the best. An average UI student is equals to an above average student in any the university in Nigeria. They make use of CGPA rather than GPA tat other Universities in Nigeria make use of, so they work extra hard to get good grades which practically leaves no room for unwarranted gallivanting.

Structurally, they are almost second to none, Talking about lecturers, they have some of the highest professors in Nigeria, UCH (University College Hospital) ranks among the best in African, just name it, The University of Ibadan is in a league of their own therefore regarded as the best university in Nigeria which automatically make it top the 2020 list of top 20 best Universities in Nigeria

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