NIIT opens state-of-the-art Networking Learning
Centre
To train thousands for jobs in IT Infrastructure Management
space
New Delhi, May 15, 2007: NIIT, Asia's largest IT trainer
has set up state-of-the-art learning centre for Infrastructure Management, in
the national capital today. Inaugurated by Mr. Bala Swaminathan, Director,
Education & Training, CompTIA—world’s largest Professional Certification
Provider for Information Technology and NIIT’s global partner—the new facility
and industry endorsed NIIT NetworkLABS curriculum will train thousands of career
aspirants in the IT Infrastructure Management space.
NIIT will offer highly specialised training programme in Networking and
Infrastructure Management technologies as part of NIIT NetworkLABS portfolio of
offerings from the new centre located at Hauz Khas. NIIT NetworkLABS is
supported by latest educational methodologies that are designed to impart
practical networking skills through dedicated networking labs that provide
exposure to latest technologies and vLAB® for real time learning and experience.
The industry endorsed NIIT NetworkLABS curriculum provides students with
real time unique experience of Infrastructure Management, Business Desktop
Deployment, WAN, OS Deployment etc., and training to pursue globally mapped
certification programmes such as A+, Network+, MCDST, MCSE, CCNA, thus making
them ‘Industry Ready and Future Proof’.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. G Raghavan, President, Global Individual
Learning Business, NIIT said, “The industry is facing an acute shortage
of skilled professionals in the Networking & Infrastructure Management
space. NIIT’s Industry Endorsed NetworkLABS training programmes have been
designed, keeping in mind the current trends and emerging Networking
technologies and provides the learners the edge to take up jobs in this emerging
sector.”
According to various industry reports, the hardware deployment and support
market in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) is estimated to grow at a compounded
rate of nearly 8% to USD 6 billion by 2010. While this segment presents a high
potential opportunity, the recent IDC survey has also cautioned the industry
about possible shortfall of nearly 1 lakh professionals as against the need for
3,75,000 skilled professionals by 2009.
Sharing the global trends in hardware and networking space, Mr. Bala
Swaminathan, Director, Education & Training, CompTIA said,
“Networking has become the lifeline of most organizations irrespective
of the industry they represent. Be it Healthcare, IT/ITes, Manufacturing,
Banking & Finance, Telecom or Retail or e-governance initiatives by
government, professionals with Advanced Networking background are in great
demand. NIIT’s content and delivery will enable a large number of professionals
to gain relevant skills in this domain.”
NIIT NetworkLABS programmes emphasise on learning through practical
training. Almost 60% of the course is conducted in various technology specific
labs. The specialized LABS and learning content is specifically designed in
partnership with global technology giants such as CompTIA through CompTIA
Authorized Quality Curriculum and Industry relevant certifications; Microsoft
through relevant certifications on Desktop Support and Windows Server(tm);
Intel, through Lab designs and specifications and latest Desktop Management
technology ‘Best Practices’ like V-Pro(tm) and AMT.
Industry Alliance:
The industry alliance has enabled NIIT to develop training programs aligned
to the industry requirements such that the students can build careers in this
domain. NIIT has also partnered with leading IT organisations such as HCL, IBM,
HP etc. for providing preferred placement opportunity to NIIT NetworkLABS
students.
Through a first of its kind global alliance with EMC—world leader in
information infrastructure solutions—NIIT has launched specialised programs in
storage management and security. This will address the emerging global storage
technology knowledge gap and develop a resource base of trained and certified
storage professionals.
About CompTIA
CompTIA founded in 1982 is the World’s Largest Professional Certification
Provider for Information Technology, International, vendor-neutral certification
recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers.
The company has a worldwide presence in nearly 60 countries. World’s leading
provider of Individual & Corporate Training services & materials Serves
business interests of around 20,000 companies globally A+ & Network +
offered by CompTIA, the most sought after Global Certification, are part of the
certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco
and Novell.
About NIIT
NIIT, Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions in
30 countries. NIIT together with the recently acquired Element K is now the
first and the best choice for comprehensive learning solutions, worldwide.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the Top IT
Training Company Award 2006. Rated among India’s Superbrands (2003-05),
NIIT’s education offerings include: GNIIT, an industry-endorsed
program for students seeking careers in the IT segments; Integrated
ANIIT for Engineers (IAE)—a dual qualification program for engineering
students under the NIIT Edgeineers series of training programs on advanced
technologies for IT professionals and skill up gradation programs for
engineering graduates. NIIT also offers a turnkey IT integration program that
provides computer-based learning in 3,906 government and private schools.
In the Corporate Solutions Business, NIIT’s offerings are bolstered by its
SEI CMM Level 5 assessed learning services capability. The Corporate Solutions
Business offers integrated learning solutions that include strategic consulting,
learning design, content development, learning delivery, learning technology
services and learning administration.
NIIT’s customers include many Fortune 500 companies, universities,
technology companies, training corporations and publishing houses.
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