I like computers and teaching things to others.

My job is to teach computer operation to private customers who buy computers or students who come to computer classes. Sometimes they teach one-on-one, and sometimes they teach a large number of people at once. PC instructors work in showrooms of companies that sell PCs, or at PC classes held by government offices or companies, but they also visit companies or private homes to teach. Some instructors also hold computer classes in their own homes. A computer instructor must always be interested in computers and software, and must be able to teach in an easy-to-understand manner.

There are no qualifications required to become a computer instructor. They often learn about computers on their own or through correspondence courses or vocational schools, and then work at a computer class to learn how to do the job. Because they often teach beginners who know nothing about computers, they need to have the skill to teach in an easy-to-understand and patient manner according to the level of the students they are teaching. Therefore, it is rewarding to watch the students you help grow as a computer instructor. Although there are no qualifications required to become a computer instructor, it is advantageous to obtain the IT Passport exam, which is a national exam, and the Computer Instructor Certification, which is sponsored by the All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association, to gain an advantage when seeking employment.

Computer instructors are actually divided into many fields: instructors who teach software used in the office, instructors who teach the programming language Java (Java), instructors who teach how to create websites, instructors who teach how to use software to create publications and how to design them, etc. In fact, there are many fields of study. It is to your advantage to acquire detailed knowledge and operating procedures in any one of these fields. There are also certifications that certify the skills of software manufacturers, such as Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft Excel and Word, and Adobe Certified Professional for Photoshop. These certifications are proof of a computer instructor's advanced skills. Obtaining these certifications will be advantageous when seeking employment.

Personal computers are now used in remote classes at schools and have become indispensable in many work settings. It is expected that more and more people, from children to the elderly, will want to learn to use computers in the future. Therefore, computer instructors must know about new computer models and software upgrades in order to answer the questions and concerns of various users. In other words, study after becoming a computer instructor is also important, and it will be necessary to constantly strive to improve one's abilities.

It depends on where you work, how you work (full-time or part-time), and other factors. For full-time employees, the starting salary is about 180,000 yen, and the average annual salary is 3-4 million yen.

For computer classes, shifts are available and two days off per week.

Computer classes, computer showrooms, homes, etc.

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