While some industry watchdogs believe the golden age of the Internet is over, there is still a great need for people with Web-related skills. One such job is Web design and development.
Formerly known as a Webmaster, a Web designer is more focused on performing a variety of visual presentation tasks. Unlike a Webmaster who may have split time between managing the technical aspects of a Website, a Web Designer is more interested in the graphic side, such as the user interface, images, color and animation.
While many employers believe that Web design and development go hand in hand, this isn't necessarily the case. Lately, the jobs of Web design and development have become fused together despite the fact that Web design requires artistic skills and Web development requires analytic skills.
A Web designer attends various programs or courses in a school, college or university to hone their skills in the visual arts. A Web designer is ultimately responsible for the overall look and feel of a website as well as capturing and keeping the interest of the site's visitors. Their main goal is to create a space that is visitor-friendly, but still performs in the interest of the organization or business for which it was created.
On the other hand, Web developers are trained for the task of optimizing Web site structure and interactivity. They attend various institutes, colleges, universities or specific programs designed to teach them how to use database tools and custom applications to create a site that is free from problems and delivers a pleasant user-experience to the visitor.
Financial and Cost Accounting
Are you an accountant hoping to specialize in financial or cost accounting? Or perhaps you are interested in a career in the accounting field, and would like to receive training in the software and skills that financial accountants use? There are a number of courses and degree programs that will give you the training you need.
At the diploma and associate's degree level, colleges or institutes offer programs in computerized accounting. You will learn accounting principles, as well as learn about accounting software. Typically, you will learn to use industry-standard accounting software, such as Peachtree and Quick Books.
You may also learn how to use spreadsheet software that financial accountants use, such as Excel. And you may be able to take courses in financial accounting. Completing a diploma will make you eligible for entry level jobs as an assistant accountant, tax preparer, bookkeeper, or billing and payroll clerk.
At the bachelor's degree level, you will become experienced with the same financial software that a diploma program introduces you to. You will also take an intensive set of financial and accounting courses.
Depending on your university, you may take several courses in financial and cost accounting, as well as courses in accounting technologies. A completed bachelor's degree, along with a professional certification, will make you eligible for a job as a financial accountant.
If you already work in an accounting office, you can take a course such as financial accounting. Such a course would give you expertise in accounting software, allowing you to stay competitive in the accounting field.
