Recognised for developing the Best Business Model in the Field
of Education: Information Technology
New Delhi, October 04, 2010: NIIT, leading Global Talent
Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT Trainer, has been conferred the
‘Franchisor of the year Award 2010’ by Franchising Plus, India’s leading
business opportunity magazine. The company has received the coveted award for
its path breaking work in developing and demonstrating the best business model
in the field of Education: Information Technology.
The Franchise Plus Awards is an industry platform that recognises the
excellence in the development of franchise industry in India. The award
acknowledges the efforts of those who have established themselves as leaders in
their own sphere and have taken the Indian Franchising Sector to the next level
by channelising the concept throughout the country.
On receiving the trophy at the award function organized by Franchise Plus,
in the capital recently, Ms. Shampi Venkatesh, Head- Operations and
Channel, Individual Learning Solutions, NIIT Limited, said, “The Franchisor of
the Year award for IT education is reaffirmation of our efforts to constantly
innovate by introducing improved solutions in IT training. We look forward
taking the NIIT brand to many more new locations by kindling the spirit of
entrepreneurship across the country”.
Minister of State, Rural Development, Pradeep Jain was the chief guest at
the event. A jury comprising eminent members from the industry selected the
winners by evaluating the Business models of each of these players. The jury
consisted of esteemed names such as Sanjay Dalmia, Chairman, Dalmia Group;
Vikram Bakshi, Managing Director, Mc Donalds India (North & East); Amit
Burman, Vice Chairman, Dabur; Pranay Sinha, Managing Director- Star Centres
& Member- CII National Retail Committee; Dr. Audesh Paswan,
Professor-Marketing, University of North Texas; Vinod Behl, Editor, Franchise
Plus, among others.
NIIT revolutionized the IT landscape in India by pioneering franchising in
IT education in 1986. It ushered a wave of entrepreneurship in the country and
created a strong network of business partners. Its Franchisee network has earned
it the soubriquet of 'McDonalds of the Training sector', by Far Eastern Economic
Review.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s
largest IT trainer, has impacted over 5 million students across 40 countries
through its learning and knowledge solutions.
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 15,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic NIIT eGURU range for schools is
a holistic education package that comprises of 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 Ahmedabad, 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, 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. This makes NIIT the first and the best choice for
comprehensive learning solutions,
worldwide.