Advancement Prospects
Specialists who have advanced through the ranks of junior programmers to senior architects can take their careers in any number of directions. Those with project management skills may move up to executive managerial or supervisory positions that require more planning than programming. Persons with excellent programming and development skills may become involved in more cutting-edge programming work, like developing standards for Internet transactions.
Continued learning, certifications, and degrees may provide the specialist with a competitive edge when it comes to advancing within the industry. Very large companies or consulting firms will have more opportunities in management.
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