COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

So you want to become a computer programmer in Ghana?

Choosing a career as a computer programmer in Ghana is not easy, but can be very rewarding.

Competitiveness
Potential salary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A computer programmer is also known as a software engineer or systems programmer.

Their task is designing and creating software programs, integrating systems and software, training end-users, analyzing algorithms, modifying source code, writing system instructions, debugging, and maintaining operating systems.

They may also build and program websites such as this one, which was built by the teenage coders of the Dodoo Coding Club.

HARD SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Web development
  • Database and SQL knowledge
  • Cloud computing skills
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Effective Communication
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Personal Accountability
BEST SHS FIELDS OF STUDY
RELEVANT TERTIARY COURSES
  • Computer Engineering
  • Information Technology

POTENTIAL SCHOOLS SUITABLE FOR THIS CAREER

Mfantsipim Senior High School

WASSCE passing rate: 89%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Boys ∙
  • Region: CENTRAL ∙
  • District: Cape Coast Metro ∙
  • School code: 0030104
Opoku Ware Senior High School

WASSCE passing rate: 86%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Boys ∙
  • Region: ASHANTI ∙
  • District: Kumasi Metro ∙
  • School code: 0050110
Amasaman Senior High/Tech

WASSCE passing rate: 7%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: C ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: GREATER ACCRA ∙
  • District: Ga West Municipal ∙
  • School code: 0010504

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