By DeVry University
April 30, 2021
7 min read
April 30, 2021
7 min read
Information technology plays an important role in many aspects of our lives, and in some ways that we may not even realize. Over the last few decades, IT has increasingly influenced the way we connect with each other, the way we learn, the way we work and the different ways our businesses grow, innovate and prosper.
But exactly what is information technology? How is it used by the companies we do business with each day, and how can you prepare to pursue a career in information technology?
Application software is the category of computer programs that enable us to perform a wide range of tasks. In large and small businesses, application software is used to manage and analyze data, send and receive emails, create, edit and share documents and presentations and manage payroll and customer relationships. In our personal lives, applications allow us to capture and manipulate images to post on social media, file our tax returns, navigate our way past traffic jams, browse the internet and shop virtually at our favorite stores.
Examples of application software include some that you might use every day:
You may also consider undergraduate technology certificate programs, like DeVry’s IT Essentials Certificate, that focus on core skills you can apply toward specialized degrees later on.
1https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
2At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
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