Computer Programming Organizations & Associations
Group
National Association of Programmers (NAP)
Website
www.napusa.org
Mission and objectives
The National Association of Programmers was established to provide a consistent standard for professional programmers, developers and consultants and others in the computer/IT industry to convey to the professional community their abilities and talents. The National Association of Programmers is totally independent of any bias toward any particular operating system, platform, program or computer language. It is the mission of the National Association of Programmers to promote the economic growth and prosperity of the compuer/IT industry; to strengthen the American system of free, competitive enterprise; and to represent the common interests of business, industry, and the professions in the development of sound public policy which promotes economic opportunity for all.
Computer Programming Resources
Computer Programmer Career Profile
Although the type of work a computer programmer completes varies greatly from job to job, the basic function of a programmer involves writing the step-by-step instructions that tell computers what to do and how to process information.
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Degree and Program Information for a Computer Programmer Career
A computer programming degree is available in many different degree types. While some employers will accept an Associate’s degree or certificate in computer programming, most look for their programmers to have a bachelors degree in computer science, mathematics, information systems, or a related field. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Computer Programmer
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