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Top IT Courses To Study In India

 
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Every parent and every student in India always have questions like,

Will I get a job after completing my degree? Should I do my master’s degree? Have I joined the right course? What Course should I join after my schooling? What additional course that I should undergo to become employable? And the list goes on...

If you take career in general, there will not be much of change in the major domains. The major domains that we can come across are Engineering, Medicine, Information Technology, Management, etc. Out of the above mentioned domains, the career opportunities for each domain depend on the industry demands at that particular time. The area where there is lot of fluctuations in terms of job opportunities is definitely information technology.

Information Technology Domain

It is in this area where lot of technology advancements happen in a very short period of time. As new technologies come, companies look out for people who have knowledge on the new technologies. It is in this scenario where the demand for people knowing these new technologies will be more and the supply will be less. This is when companies will be ready to pay more even to fresher in order to take new projects.

It is very important to divide various courses in the information technology domain and study each stream



under information technology in detail. Let us first classify Information technology domain into 4 major divisions namely Networking, Software and Electronics.

Networking Courses

If you take Networking, there are so many courses available. But again if you are someone who does not know where to start, it is always advisable to start from the basics.

Job Opportunities in the networking field

  • Network Administrator

  • Network Engineer

  • Network Analyst

  • Network Technician

  • System Administrator

  • System Security Specialist

  • Ethical Hacking Expert

  • Computer Networking Instructor

  • Database administrator

  • Web Master

  • Technical Support Engineer

Above mentioned are the basic roles that are associated with the networking field. Of course the designation will change from company to company. Based on their experience and expertise they will be given entry level, middle level, senior level, top level and management level roles in the organization.

Educational Qualification required in the Networking field

  • Engineering or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Technology

  • CCNA certified by CISCO

  • CCNP certified by CISCO

  • CCIE certified by CISCO

  • CEH

  • MCSA certified by Microsoft

  • MCSE certified by Microsoft

  • LINUX Part 1

  • LINUX Part 2

The above mentioned courses will be sufficient for a person to enter the networking field. There are different courses for different levels. Some certifications act as an entry point to do the next level certification. For example, you cannot do CCNP without being certified as a CCNA expert. Every certification mentioned above is important to go up the corporate ladder.

Skill set required in the Networking field

Now let us see the skill sets that company will look at people before hiring them. The skill sets given below will change according to the company and their requirements. In some cases, company may look for only few of the skill sets mentioned below. As you grow in your career companies will look for additional skill sets as well. The list below is not exhaustive in nature. This is basically to give you a rough idea of what is expected by companies.

  • Knowledge and hands on experience in selection, design, implementation and support of enterprise network systems and diagnostic tools.

  • Good communication skills both oral and written.

  • Wireless architecture and WLAN switching technologies knowledge will be required.

  • You should have the knowledge to work on various trouble shooting tools relating to networking and security.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and time management

  • Leadership and team management skills (for senior level professionals)

What will be the nature of job for a networking specialist?

Given below are some of the basic tasks which are expected from a network/system administrator:

  • Network set up and configuration both hardware and software

  • Network media and connections installation and configuration

  • Enabling user connectivity in the network

  • Creation, edition, deletion and assigning of rights to the users in the network

  • Maintain a proper mechanism to back up the entire system data and program data

  • Manage all user accounts, server storage, cloud storage, passwords and so on

  • Regular check-up and protection of computers from virus attacks

  • Train the users on how to use the network

  • E-mail management of the company

Apart from the above, there are many more things which can be part of a network/security specialist profile. As mentioned earlier, the roles and responsibilities will vary from company to company. However, the above mentioned tasks will give you some idea of what kind of work you will be doing once you enter the networking field.

What will be the package for a person in networking field?

U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics states that more than three lakh people are employed in the networking field in 2012. In India too, the presence of online business have been growing at rapid space. The digital India has paved way digital payments like payment gateways of banks, pay wallets and more. As a result it is important to have this transactions secured all the times.

Aadhaar card is another move for going digital. This means not just the private companies but also the government will have to secure all the important data. This is where the security specialists, network experts and ethical hackers will play a critical role. So the demand for them has increased considerably. So the pay in this segment is lucrative. Let us see some of the sample package for different positions in the networking field.

In India, the salary range in the networking field starts from 2.5 lakhs per annum to 8 lakhs per annum.

Get trained in Networking Courses

If you are someone who possesses the skill sets mentioned above and is aspiring to work in this field, and then get qualified to become a network/security expert. All you have to do is enquire about the course from one of the leading training institute or learn it online. It is always advisable to get trained from a proper training institute that have state of the art facility for you to get the hands on experience of working in a company.All you have to do is go through the list of best institutes online and choose the one that best suites you.

Software Courses

Software field is always the sought after subject by most of the students. However in recent times the craze for this domain has come down. This is mainly due to high fluctuations in the software job market. However software still is the leading job provider. Being in the digital world we cannot ignore software.

In fact, Software has become part of our daily life be it your smart phone, travelling, ticket booking, food ordering, social media and so on. For all this to happen, some where someone has written codes to make our daily life simpler and easier. So you can be rest assured that software field will always be there and you don’t have to be worried about it.

As aspiring software professional you need to keep your mind open to learn new technologies. This is one of the main criteria for you to stay in the software field for a longer period. At the same time learn the technologies that are relevant to your domain of specialization. Let us now look at the kind of job opportunities available in the software field.

Job Opportunities in the software field

  • Junior Developer

  • Senior Software Engineer

  • Software Engineer

  • Software developer

  • Programmer analyst

  • Software Testing Officer

  • Quality Testing Officer

  • Team Leader

  • Senior technical Head

  • Technical Head

  • Senior Quality Analyst

  • Senior Testing Officer

  • Project leader

  • Senior Project leader

  • Project manager

  • Senior Project Manager

  • Project Head /Project Director

  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

The above mentioned are the designations that we generally come across in the software industry. Some companies come out with creative way of giving designations to their employees. Even though the designations change the roles and responsibilities remains the same. As usual there will be entry level, middle level, top level and management level roles in every organization.

Educational Qualification required in the Software field

If you take software education there are so many courses available in the market. But you have to choose the ones that are in your domain of interest. Let us see the hot courses in the software field.

  • Engineering or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Technology.

  • Android

  • ASP.Net

  • ASP.Net MVC

  • C#.Net

  • C/C++

  • Java

  • J2EE

  • PHP

  • PHP Framework

  • Python

  • Software Testing-Automation Tolls

  • Web development

The above mentioned courses are more relevant for today’s market. Some courses are complimentary whereas some are totally for a different platform. You should choose one platform and keep upgrading in that particular platform to become an expert.

Skill set required in the Software field

Every job role requires specific skill sets to succeed in your career. If you know the skill set well in advance, it is easier for you to decide whether you have those skill sets or not. If you desire the job but if you do not have those skill sets, you should find a way to know whether you can develop it. If you feel you can develop it, then go for it. Now let us look at the skill sets that are very critical for software professional.

  • Logical thinking

  • Problem solving skills

  • Programming skills

  • Focus on minute details

  • Ability to learn and understand new technologies

  • Communication skills

  • Thorough Understanding of Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and Data Structures

  • Ability to write detailed technical specifications and documentation

  • Time management

  • Understanding of business operations

  • Leadership and team management skills (for senior level professionals)

What will be the nature of job for software professional?

Software engineers are the back bone of any software company. They are the ones who develop software and create systems for them as well as for their clients. But have you ever wondered what a software professional on a daily basis. Given below are some of the basic tasks which are expected from software professional:

  • Execution of software development life cycle (SDLC)

  • To Document and provide solutions through flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, documentation and clear code.

  • Write well-designed, testable code

  • To determine operational feasibility

  • Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.

  • Integrate all software components into one fully functional software system

  • Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures

  • Document and maintain software functionality

  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems

  • Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

  • Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback

  • Comply with project plans and industry standards

  • Ensure software is updated with latest features

  • Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.

  • Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

  • Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.

  • Obtains and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products.

  • Protects operations by keeping information confidential.

  • Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.

  • Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

The above mentioned are some of the various tasks assigned to a software professional. Not all tasks are applicable for all. It depends on what designation that particular person holds. The given list will give an idea of the expectations from software professionals.

What will be the package for a person in software field?

With India moving totally to digital both private and public sector, it has become all the more important to develop software systems to run the entire system smoothly. Earlier the software companies were totally dependent on overseas clients for new software projects. Now the demand for software development in our country has grown really big. Another trend that we can witness in India is the start-up growth.

Indian government’s initiative of “Make in India” has made many youngsters and experienced people to venture on their own. With government’s support and private investor’s funding we could see a huge number of entrepreneurs coming out with innovative business ideas. Most of the start-ups belong to the technology industry. More technology companies have created more job opportunities for software professionals. Since these companies wanted to run their companies at a faster rate they pick the best talent at additional cost. According to Inc42’s annual indian startup funding report 2016, Technology companies relating to different domains like health, finance, ecommerce, education comprises to 50% of the total funding. You can view the detailed report here..

In India, the salary range in the software field starts from 3 lakhs per annum to 12 lakhs per annum. This is based on combination of data taken from sources like payscale website, indeed and glassdoor website.

Get trained in Software Courses

If you are someone who find the above skill sets and job responsibilities interesting then software should be your chosen field. At the same time, you need to be equipped with the required software knowledge to get selected by big companies. So it is important for you get trained from a good training institute. Do not go for an institute just for the sake of pricing. Do enquire about them from past students, placement record, years of presence and more. If you are confused about where to study, then all you have to do is go through the list of best institutes online and choose the one that best suites you.

Electronics Courses

Electronics and communication has become the most preferred stream for engineers in India. This is because of the various job opportunities that are available in the field. Almost all devices that we use are related to electronics. Every device we use has circuits, chips and boards. This is what electronics engineers will be dealing in their career. Electronic goods manufacturing companies like mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators etc. and Mobile and internet service providers like Vodafone, airtel, reliance etc. are some of the few industries which will look out for people from electronics domain.

Again as in other cases, learning new technologies in this field is very important. However the technologies that has to be learnt here will be much different from what they learn in other software courses. So it is important to know what technologies are required to be successful in this career. But before that let us see the various job opportunities that are available in electronics field.

Job Opportunities in the electronics field

  • Embedded Application Software developer

  • Embedded systems engineer

  • Firmware developer

  • PCB Designer

  • System architecture designer

  • Techno commercial engineer

  • QA testers

  • Application engineer

  • Project Engineer

  • Project Lead

  • Project Head

The above mentioned are some of the designations that you can see in the electronics field. The title for the role will vary based on the company policy.

Educational Qualification required in the electronics field

If you take electronics field there are so many courses available in the market. But you have to choose the ones that are in your domain of interest. Let us see the hot courses in the electronics field.

  • Engineering or equivalent in Electronics.

  • AURDINO

  • PIC

  • ARM

  • RASPBERRY PI

  • IOT

  • MATLAB

  • VLSI

Apart from the above mentioned software, you should keep on upgrading your knowledge as and when new technologies come. The sooner you learn the better will be your rewards.

Skill set required in the electronics field

If you take electronics field, it also requires almost the same skill set required from software professional. When it comes to skill sets some come naturally to us whereas some come by experience. You will have to know where you stand and act accordingly. Now let us look at the skill sets that are very critical for electronics professional.

  • Logical thinking

  • Excellent domain knowledge

  • Problem solving skills

  • Programming skills

  • Focus on minute details

  • Ability to learn and understand new technologies

  • Communication skills

  • Working knowledge of Engines

  • Time management

  • Understanding of business operations

  • Leadership and team management skills (for senior level professionals)

What will be the nature of job for electronics professional?

Electronics engineer is more or less the same as a Software engineer technically. The difference will be mainly in the technology domain. They work on both software and hardware technologies. Some in the field may be experts in software whereas the rest of them will be good in hardware. You will have to decide which of these will be relevant for you. As you grow you need to know both the technologies.

Given below are some of the basic tasks which are expected from electronics professional:

  • Design, Develop software in Embedded C & Matlab Models for Engine System features

  • Perform the Software Requirement Analysis

  • Unit Test the software on hardware (ECU’s) using debuggers and testing tools

  • Coordinate with Process Partners and understand their requirements in software design.

  • To ensure the new product programs follow specified quality standards and delivered on time.

  • Regularly review the product progress and discuss with the team on the action items.

  • Coordinate with the technical design and test aspects of new product programs with suppliers and customers to ensure proper execution.

  • Designs, validates, and ensures production is smooth.

  • Provides and maintains test reports and proper design documentation

  • Ensures compliance of designs with applicable regulatory standards

What will be the package for a person in electronics field?

With the technology industry in boom, we can only expect more and more technology based companies setting up their businesses in India. All these developments have been fuelled by advances in communications technology. New protocols and coding schemes, new ways to represent video, images and speech as data, new means of delivering this information to users through cable, fiber, and increasingly via radio are constantly being emerged. As a result people get paid more in this domain depending on their knowledge and expertise.

In India, the salary range in the software field starts from 3 lakhs per annum to 10 lakhs per annum.

Get trained in electronics Courses

If you are someone who want to make a career in the electronics field then you have to make sure you have the knowledge and skill set mentioned. If you have no prior knowledge in electronics but have interest in electronics, you do not have to worry. All you have to do is go through the list of best institutes online and choose the one that best suites you.

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2 - 5 - 2018

Nice.....Useful Information in this article....It may be helpful for the job seekers

 
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22 - 11 - 2017

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