Desktop publishing, DTP, related in printing business is combining personal computer and page layout graphic design software to create publication documents on a computer for either large-scale publishing or small-scale local economical multifunction peripheral output and distribution.

What Do They Do?
Desktop publishers or graphic designers use computer software produce and format material to be ready for publication. They use text, numbers and data, and charts to come up with a comprehensive publication. These publications can be anything from newspapers and newsletters, to books and magazines.

DTP Facts:

• About 4 out of 10 work for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers
• 1 out of 4 work in printing and related support activities.
• Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
• Job opportunities should be best for those with certificates or degrees in desktop publishing  or graphic design.

Training:
To become a desktop publishing professional, you will need training from an accredited vocational school or college. You can earn your certificate in desktop publishing in about a year, and you can even earn your certificate online. You will learn advanced Macintosh and PC, press skills, and be proficient in advanced design. Print technologies will also be taught in certificate programs. Every employer will have different software requirements, but having basic skills will lay a solid foundation for work in desktop publishing

Desktop publishing is a booming industry. As a result, desktop publication jobs have become one of the most sought after jobs in the market. A desktop publishing job is one of the most lucrative job opportunities. One can earn a lot of money from desktop publishing jobs.

To begin with, one should understand what a desktop publishing job is. It is basically a job that involves a computer and a software used for page layout, in order to create documents needed for publication. These documents are further used to produce publishing material on a large or small scale.

The people working in desktop publishing use a computer software in order to produce and format publication material. They basically use numbers, text and data to prepare the publication material. The publication material can range from newsletters, newspapers to magazines and books.

There is a huge demand for people in the desktop publishing industry. In fact the statistics show that about 4 out of 10 desktop publishing professionals work in various publisher companies: newspapers, books, periodicals and directories. Every 1 professional out of 4 work in the printing industry and other related activities.

The statistics also show that employment figures are also expected to grow faster in the near future.The jobs are easily accessible for people with a certificate or degree. To receive a degree you can get a training from an accredited vocational school or college. The time that you'll have to invest in order to get a certificate in desktop publishing is not much, in fact it in about a year, what it takes to get yourself a desktop publishing certificate.

You will be taught some advanced Macintosh and PC skills, and will be made proficient in advanced designing. Print technologies will also be taught in certificate programs. This is important because each job will demand a mastery over different software. Therefore, one needs to have some knowledge about all the leading software in order to perform well in all types of jobs.

Most of the desktop publishers aspirants will generally get work in the printing and publishing industries. People living in major metropolitan areas can easily find the job opportunities in comparison to people living in other places.

Currently, more than 30,000 people are employed in the desktop publishing industry, and the number is growing with every passing year. More and more companies are publishing in-house literature such as brochures. Tis has increased the job opportunities for desktop publishing professionals by leaps and bounds. This has also increased the prospective income of desktop publishing professionals to more than $30,000 annually.

So if you are looking for a wonderful career then desktop publishing jobs can be the suitable thing for you.