TRAINING - The Key to Employability
The base academic curriculum lays down the theoretical foundations of engineering & management, acquaints the students to a vast range of subjects and prepares him/her as a broad generalist. However it doesn’t suffice to the specialized needs & requirements of the industry.
In today’s volatile & competitive employment scenario, the industry looks for skill-ready professionals who can meet their specific job requirements instantly without having to spend much on induction training. Candidates who possess these job-ready skills thereby have an edge over others.
In order to bridge this vital employability gap specialized industry grade certification programmes developed by the industry itself, have come in vogue. These certification programmes are offered on top of the regular academic curriculum and have a high degree of credibility & acceptance in the industry. Unlike an academic degree these programmes have a high signaling index indicating quality and skill set.
The Benefits of Certification
While experience is always important, using a limited set of skills over and over does not necessarily equate to mastery of a software product. Research shows that a comprehensive level of skill proficiency is directly linked to an immediate increase in on-the-job performance, regardless of the actual job function. Certification enables job training and placement programmes to fill job vacancies quickly. Staffing agencies and employers minimize their new-hire ramp-up time and regain the most productive employees. A Certification programme also validates and maximizes the returns on resources and technology on the part of employers and hiring agencies.
While experience is always important, using a limited set of skills over and over does not necessarily equate to mastery of a software product. Research shows that a comprehensive level of skill proficiency is directly linked to an immediate increase in on-the-job performance, regardless of the actual job function. Certification enables job training and placement programmes to fill job vacancies quickly. Staffing agencies and employers minimize their new-hire ramp-up time and regain the most productive employees. A Certification programme also validates and maximizes the returns on resources and technology on the part of employers and hiring agencies.
Self-Learning & E-learning
Due to the ultra specialized nature of these certification programmes, the paucity of expert trainers and their high cost, most of these programmes are delivered in an e-learning model whereby the students ought to take the lessons on their own either through internet or a course CD. The students of engineering & management are considered to be mature and advanced, this self-learning pedagogy reduces the cost of the courses and also ensures that they reach out to one and all anywhere and everywhere. However, to take the maximum advantage of these learning methodologies, the colleges need to create an effective and conducive learning environment.
Due to the ultra specialized nature of these certification programmes, the paucity of expert trainers and their high cost, most of these programmes are delivered in an e-learning model whereby the students ought to take the lessons on their own either through internet or a course CD. The students of engineering & management are considered to be mature and advanced, this self-learning pedagogy reduces the cost of the courses and also ensures that they reach out to one and all anywhere and everywhere. However, to take the maximum advantage of these learning methodologies, the colleges need to create an effective and conducive learning environment.
