Hyderabad, 06
July, 2011: NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation
and Asia’s largest IT trainer, today launched the new age GNIIT- India’s first
Cloud Campus, in Hyderabad. This unique GNIIT programme can be pursued anywhere
anytime, by leveraging the unique cloud learning methodology. The
state-of-the-art NIIT Cloud CampusTM was launched by World Chess Champion
Viswanathan Anand. Also present on the occasion were Mr. Damodara Raja
Narasimha, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh and Mr. Surojit Biswas,
Vice-President, NIIT Ltd.
The pioneering NIIT Cloud CampusTM empowers
student to learn on his own terms, at his own pace, wherever and whenever he
wants it. Students enjoy higher mobility as they can easily access educational
services using a Netbook or a Mobile device that connects them to NIIT’s Cloud
Campus network. These services will be managed by NIIT centrally, using the
power of Cloud Computing.
One of the most
important initiatives of NIIT in recent times, the new GNIIT syllabus is based
on a revolutionary educational paradigm called collaborative learning which
takes students’ beyond the traditional classroom based student-teacher
relationship. Students enrolling for the programme will be provided with
technically robust netbook, a well designed digital courseware and a fully paid
data card. Furthermore, the technology backed learning environment of NIIT’s
Cloud Learning Methodology supports group learning through interactive features
like 24x7 lab and e-library access, instant tech updates, interaction with
faculty and peers and access to online video streams. Thus the learning process
is not just limited to textbooks but is enhanced through group learning.
The 6-semester new age GNIIT program offers an industry endorsed
advanced curriculum to students |
Software Engineering track | Trains students in the latest and most prevalent software
technologies |
Networking & Infrastructure Management track | Creates Infrastructure Management Services professionals by
covering a range of Hardware & Software technologies, tools, networking
devices, operating systems and server systems |
Business Systems & Information Management track | Produces professionals for implementing and managing Business Applications
and high-end information management |
Speaking at the launch
of NIIT Cloud Campus, World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand,
said “Be it in sports or academics, success comes to those who
inculcate learning as a 24*7 experience. I am confident that the launch of
new-age GNIIT in Hyderabad will enhance the learning experience of students and
enable them to pursue interesting career opportunities in the field of
Information Technology.”
Speaking on
this significant development Surojit Biswas, Vice President,
NIIT Limited, remarked, “The new-age GNIIT program will
ensure higher mobility for students who can access the industry endorsed
curriculum from any corner of the globe. The interactive features of this
programme such as 24x7 lab and e-library access, instant tech updates,
interaction with faculty and peers and access to online video streams, will
enhance the learning experience of students.”
The industry-endorsed
syllabus of the GNIIT Programme helps students develop a strong conceptual
foundation, along with technical skills for meeting the core requirements of the
job demands in IT and IT related domains. With inputs from NIIT’s academic, and
IT partners, the syllabus ensures that the students’ IT skills are mapped to the
real life requirements of the industry.
The uniqueness of the
GNIIT programme also lies in its professional practice which a year-long
internship that gives the students the opportunity to work at leading IT
organisations. This one year of internship gives exposure to ‘live’ case studies
and a stipend that lets them earn-while-they-learn.
Moreover, with
recruitments in over 3000 companies, the GNIIT programme gives a jump-start to
students’ careers. NIIT students have started their careers in leading
organisations like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, IBM etc.
Earlier in the day,
NIIT launched its first SAP training centre in Hyderabad at 8-2-293/82/1, Plot
No. 231, 4th Floor, Road no. 36, Jubilee Hills- to cater the growing demand of
trained SAP Consultants. Research validates that there is a requirement of
50,000 SAP consultants all over India. Presence of all large SAP consulting
companies at Hyderabad, it makes the city a HUB of SAP consulting business of
India.
With a growing demand
for SAP trained professionals globally, there are exciting career opportunities
in this field. NIIT SAP Offers a comprehensive set of business solutions for
specific business process across a wide range of Industries providing SAP
Academy Programs, Standard Short duration programs & new dimension product
training covering all facets of a business process .NIIT will offer SAP training
programs in both Instructor-led and Online modes to working professionals, post
graduates and graduates as well as students in colleges.
The
above training programs will cover Planning, Finance, Materials, Sales,
Marketing, Manufacturing and Human Resources. These intensive programmes are
imparted by senior practicing SAP consultants having in-depth product knowledge,
project implementation experience and proficient course delivery
skills.
About Cloud
Computing
Cloud computing is a
phenomenon of the 21st century, an all new services delivery model that uses the
Internet as a platform. According to independent technology and market research
firm Forrester Research, cloud computing is a “standardised IT capability, such
as software application platform or infrastructure, delivered via Internet
technologies in a pay-per-use and self-service way.” Cloud computing, owing to
its 24x7, any-time, anywhere availability, flexibility, ability to scale, and
cost-effective payment model, is proving to be a big boon for different industry
segments, key among them being education.
It is now possible to
take high-quality education—including content, and instruction—to the far
reaches of the country, using Cloud platform. This educational content can be
delivered to people at their doorsteps through the Cloud, “as a service.” The
Cloud offers learners the flexibility to get trained in “what they want, when
they want and where they want,” in an affordable and convenient fashion. It also
makes possible the implementation of a universal curriculum across the nation,
enabling students across India to enjoy the same experience in education.
About
NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading
Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers
learning and knowledge solutions across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine
Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training Company’ award
successively for the past 18 years, since the inception of this category. Rated
among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual Learning Business
offerings include industry-endorsed programs for students seeking careers in IT
- GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global Net Plus for IT professionals.
NIIT has provided
computer-based learning to over 14,000 government and private schools. The
futuristic nGURU range for schools is a holistic education package that
comprises Interactive Classrooms (an embedded Teaching Learning Material, that
uses elements of interactivity, automation and web links library); Math lab
(technology tools that enable school students to learn and explore mathematical
concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with core computer knowledge and IT
skills); and Quick School (an Education Resource Planning solution for school
management).
For working
professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning, offers Executive
Management Education Programs in association with Indian Institutes of
Management (IIMs) at Ahmadabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT
Delhi.
NIIT Institute of
Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed by NIIT with equity participation
from ICICI Bank, offers programs for individuals and corporates in Banking,
Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for
Process Excellence, addresses the increasing demand for skilled workers in the
business and technology services industry by providing training programs in
relevant areas. This is a part of NIIT Institute of Process Excellence Limited,
a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate
Learning Solutions, offers integrated learning solutions (including strategic
consulting, learning design, content development, delivery, technology,
assessment and learning management) to Fortune 500 companies, Universities,
Technology companies, Training corporations and Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a
tailored combination of catalog learning products, technology and services
through Element K offerings. These include: vLab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led
courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical journals, and
KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform.
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