Short term courses

Gauri Chhabra
While appearing for the XII public examination, the singular question that haunts the parents and students is ‘Which college’? What degree? You would have zeroed in on your dream college or degree, but have you ever thought what would happen if you do not land there?
Is a college degree absolutely essential?
No doubt an academic degree is a passport to success and gives you an umbrage in your career ladder, but lacking an educational degree does not mean you will not succeed; a degree is only an achievement and not indicative of your skills and ambitions.History is replete with instances of people who have succeeded, some far beyond even general standards, without having a college or even a high school degree.
There are different alternatives to being successful than getting a college degree. You have such things as going into the military, studying abroad, taking up certifications, and even becoming an entrepreneur. Our society makes it known from when we are young that college is basically the only way to be a successful person. College degrees do not guarantee a job, they just give rise to an academic inflationof too many degrees chasing too few jobs. There are many ways in which you can overcome and override this academic inflation and theoretical warming.
There are several short term courses you can take up. Here are a few:
Hardware and networking
In case you want to make a career in the field of computers, you can go in for short term courses inHardware and Networking. You will learn about functioning, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware components including Keyboard, Mouse, Storage Devices (FDD, HDD, CDROM, BIOS, RAM, CMOS, Processors, Motherboards, Hands-on PC Assembling, and installation of printers etc. You can also take up advanced courses like MCSE and CCNA.
Getting in
There is no requirement for a basic educational qualification for entering to this field. However an intermediate level of education is generally preferred. The duration of these courses ranges from 3 months to one year.
Course Cursor
*Advanced Diploma in Hardware Maintenance
*Advanced Diploma in Internet Applications
*Diploma in Internet Applications
*Diploma in Cyber Security
*Diploma in Hardware and Networking Technology
*Diploma in Internet and Intranet Security
*Diploma in Networking and Internet Application
*Diploma in Hardware Maintenance
*Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Networking/Hardware and Maintenance
*Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Maintenance and Networking (PGDHMN)
Certificate Courses
* Certificate course in Computer Hardware
*Certificate course in Computer Hardware and Networking
*Certificate course in Internet Applications
*Certificate in Computer Networking and Internet (CCNI)
*Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
*Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
*Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
*Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
*Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
Institute scape
*Indian Institute of Hardware and Technology (IIHT), Bangalore
*B.S.S. College of Management & Technology, Jaipur
*The Delhi Institute of Computer Education (DICS)
*Supersoft Solution Provider, Bangalore
*Zealous Computer Centre (ZCC),Chandigarh
*Institute of Hardware Technologies (IHT), Delhi
Career Prospects
Hardware professionals and network administrators are in great demand in IT, software and web hosting companies. The role of a hardware engineer/network administrator is very much important in these sectors. After taking up these courses, you can become a Network Engineer, Security Analyst, Configuration manager and DBA( Database Analyst). The salary in IT and software sector is generally high, as a fresher, you can expect salary somewhere between Rs.5000 – Rs.8, 000 per month. However, with having 1-2 years of experience one can earn Rs.15, 000 or more.
Mobile repair courses
With the growing pace of communication and globalization, sources of data communication have been growing in all the sectors. Today, one of the fast growing niche spot is Wireless and Mobile Technology. The Mobile Phone Companies whether GSM or CDMA, are providing lucrative services at affordable prices to the consumers. Mobile and Wireless technology has become a fire wave of the future to benefit every aspect of our life including business, personal, education, medical, entertainment as well as global communication.
In this fluid technology, the equipment like handsets, computers, laptops, net books, palmtops, personal digital assistants, tablets, smart phones with GPS devices and wireless terminals are delivered with WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G/4G services, virtual private networks and other advanced communications technologies. This has created a need for jobs for mobile repair.
Courses and Institutes
Britco and Bidco Institute of Mobile Phone Technology Pvt Ltd, Hi-Tech Institute of Mobile Repairing, India Training Institute and Indian Institute of Technical Education are some institutes which impart training in mobile repairing of phones of GSM & CDMA handsets by using highly sophisticated instrumentsoffering career-oriented courses targeted at the wireless telecom repair and maintenance segment.
These courses would make you an industry fit candidate rather than a certificate holder.You will be an industry fit to run own mobile phone sales and service center throughout the world. The course curriculum is based on accurate theory and practical tips to make you capable of repairing any mobile phone handsets of GSM,CDMA or any other new convergent products.
Course Curriculum
The training programs are on chip level service and repair of mobile phones and covers areas like soldering, de soldering of components, check of voltages in a battery of a mobile phone, use of SMD rework station, triggering of batteries and assembling and dis assembling of mobile phones.You would also be trained onchip level servicing of components, power amplifiers, audio I.C, CPU, power supply I.C , charging control, R.F signal processor, SMD components replacement and also rectify hardware problems like battery charging, water damage, network display, ringer, buzzer, audio incoming and outgoing, sim card insertion etc. The software problems like hanging, network, unlocking, flashing software like USR, twister, tornado, griffin, problems related to camera and bluetooth.
Education and skillset
*Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering is needed or Fresh Engineering Graduates
*Sound knowledge in Basic Electronics
*Thorough knowledge at component level
*Rework skill at component level like BGA, Micro BGA ICs replacement
*Fault Analysis and Removal techniques
Employment opportunities
After pursuing the certifications, you can either successfully set up your own business or can seek employment with multi-national companies like Nokia, LG, Samsung, Sony, BPL, Thomson, Haier, TATA, Motorola etc.
“I took up a 5 month course for mobile repair from ISI Delhi. After completing this course, I set up my own business of mobile sale purchase and repair. Today, my gross earnings are about Rs 30,000 a month and have diversified to tablet repairing also as they are latest gadget in the market” says Rohit Bansal an entrepreneur in Abohar.
So, even if you do not get a position in a degree college of your choice, do not fret and fume-you can fast forward your way to success by opting for short term certifications.

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