An independent IT consultant helps companies determine their computer needs by researching hardware and software options, developing plans, and assisting with implementation and support. The document outlines how the consultant got into the field by taking programming classes in high school and college, building computers and networks, and continuing to learn, leading people to ask for help. Education includes college degrees but also apprenticeships and certifications, as learning never stops in the IT field. Other related careers mentioned are in hardware, programming, networking, training, and security.

1. INDEPENDENT
I.T. CONSULTANT

2. AGENDA
• What do I do
• How did I get into it
• Education
• Other Careers

3. I.T CONSULTANT
• Help companies determine their
computer needs
– What kind of hardware
– What kind of software
– Custom programming
• Research options
• Develop a plan
• Most of time help implement
• Support and training

4. HOW DID I
GET INTO IT?
• I took a Saturday programming class
• Took computer class in High School
• Wrote my first commercial used
application
• Went to college
• Started out programming
• Built a computer
• Install computer network
• People starting ask for my help
• Continue to read and try new things

5. EDUCATION
• College
• Apprenticeships
• Certifications
• You never stop learning

6. OTHER
CAREERS
• Hardware
• Programming
• Networking
• Training
• Security