Introduction to IT industry

1. Information Technology
What is IT and how does it change our lives?

2. Agriculture
Producing crops efficiently with least impact to the environment

3. Manufacturing
Make mundane and repetitive activities faster, accurate and cost effective

4. Healthcare
Making diagnostics and treatments efficient, reliable and available for everyone

5. Education
Make education equitable, high quality and relevant

6. Finance
Make financial systems accurate, easy to use and value adding to humanity

7. Entertainment
High quality production, distribution and playback tools in hands of entertainers

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The IT-BPM industry
in Sri Lanka
The fastest growing knowledge industry in the country

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IT (Information Technology) Industry
Software Engineer
Software Quality Assurance
System and Network Administrator
Technical Support
Business Analysis
Graphic and Multimedia Design

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BPM (Business Process Management) Industry
Finance and Accounting
Contact Centre Services
Data Entry, Processing and Mining
Legal Support
Remote Tech Support
Medical Transcription Processing

11. Where is Sri Lanka?
Progress of IT/BPM Industry in Sri Lanka

12. Sri Lanka is among first 25
countries!
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13. Job Opportunities in IT Industry
National IT workforce research 2011

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Many large IT companies
from the USA, Europe, Asia
and Australia have
established relations with
Sri Lanka.
In addition to multinational
companies, there are
numerous
Sri Lankan companies as
well.

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Sri Lanka is well known for
providing specialized finance
and accounting services to
the world.
Sri Lanka has the largest
number of CIMA qualified
professionals anywhere
outside of the UK.
Here are some of the BPM
companies operating in Sri
Lanka.

16. Lot of First Class Products!
Creations by Sri Lankans are leveraging lot of large businesses around the world.

17. Progress in Last Five Years
Significant growth in new ventures, job opportunities and revenue earnings.

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Why should you join the IT-BPM
industry? There are many excellent reasons to join
the IT-BPM industry!

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International demand and exposure
 Clients base from international markets.
 Qualifications are internationally accepted.
 Great advantage for work overseas.

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Career and self development
 Trainings provided by Companies.
 Opportunity to learn new things.
 Career progression based on performance.

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Great rewards!
 The IT-BPM industry in Sri Lanka
reputed as one of the highest
spenders at remuneration.
 Even the entry level positions
are often payed at a higher rate!
 Free, friendly, enjoyable working
atmospheres.

22. It’s a Lifestyle
Experience!
Monetary benefits
Non monetary benefits

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Preparing for a career in
The IT-BPM industry
It’s a matter of choosing the correct education
path and gaining skills!

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What does the industry expect?
? Creative and accountable employees.
? Who can understand and solve the business problems.
? Who has core skill requirements on working domain.
? Who can communicating well in English with
mathematics skill.
? And continuous learning is always expected…

25. How to Get into the Industry…
Other than the conventional path, there are many other alternative ways available to
get in to IT/BPM

26. What is IT Education
IT and Computer Science Education

27. What it is Not IT Education?
Conventional IT teaching is killing creativity and innovation
Learning how to use a computer
Learning how to use computer software (packages)
Learning how to use emails and web

28. Coding (Programming)
Theoretical Computer Science
Electronic Devices
&
Data Communication
IT Education for Innovation
It’s a more involved education stream for anyone who’s interested and committed

29. Growing
Further…
Computing for teenagers and young
adults

30. English Language
Devices operate on English
Productivity Apps on English
Vast amount of information on Internet
Learning material and training on English
Operating language in the employment
Possibility of working with other countries
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking

31. Mathematical Skills
Advanced Mathematics are
required for computer and
electronics engineering.
Mathematics and Statistics are vital
in Finance & Accounting.
Elementary mathematics are
required for problem solving.

32. Computer Programming & Electronics
• Design and Development in IT
• R&D and Quality Assurance in IT
IT Systems and Infrastructure
• Employment in IT and Communication industry
• Operational Jobs in BPM industry
Knowledge in Productivity Applications
• A basic qualification for any Job
• An entry level qualification for the BPM industry
Using Internet (Web, Email, Social)
• Day-to-day use of technology
• Entry level for learning and some jobs
Basic Computing Device Usage
• Day-to-day use of technology in our lives
Levels of IT
Competency
Learning IT is not either
start learning a
programming language or
learning software
packages.
It has many levels to go
through.

33. Aiming for the IT Industry?
Mathematics
Computer Usage
+
English Skills
+
+
Computer Science /
IT Degree
Diploma or Professional
Certification
Or

34. Recognized IT Education Programs
There are many recognized education streams by the industry, which provide skills in different levels

35. Quality of
Curriculum
Not only the overall program,
but also the course contents
has to be verified for quality.
Good curriculums are
usually holistic and
employment oriented.
 Adequate coverage of the subject matter
 Adequate “hands on” time
 Should cover minimum number of hours.
(E.g. x number of hours for a Diploma)
 Up to date subject matter
 Adaptable to industry needs
 Study methodology which is fact finding /
self materializing as oppose to spoon
feeding

36. Custom Made ComputersConsumer Grade
Laptop Computers
Tablet Computers
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Devices Becoming Cheaper

37. Express Editions
Free Programming Tools

38. Learning Resources on Internet

39. In Summary…
IT is a dominant part of our lives now; and in the future.
Learning IT is going to be useful no matter what we do.
IT is getting integrated in to any field, any trade.
Devices and equipment are getting increasingly
affordable.
Learning is becoming almost fun and easy!

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