C-DAC: Press Kit - Archives(Press Releases) - C-DAC launches GraDE IT Course

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), today forged ahead with its new training initiatives, by launching its unique GraDE IT (Graduate Diploma in Emerging Information Technology) course, keeping in view the requirement projections of the information technology industry for skilled human resource.

A student of GraDE IT has the option of pursuing one or more of the range of Diploma or Certificate Courses that make up the GraDE IT program. The program offers courses suitable for a range of users from beginners to working professionals who wish to upgrade and enhance their knowledge. The flexible structure of the program allows students to choose and complete the courses of their choice, according to their convenience.

The highpoint of GraDE IT is a unique credit system, which allows the students to leverage their existing computing knowledge and to continually upgrade their skills. The credits gained by a student in a previous course can be accumulated and carried forward while attempting the succeeding course.

Elaborating on GraDE IT, Shri R.K. Arora, Executive Director C-DAC, said, "GraDE IT offers an opportunity for students and professionals to build and enhance their knowledge and skills as per their convenience. Its modular structure and flexible schedule enables them to pursue the program simultaneously with their education or professional commitments. The syllabus is continually updated and the students are offered an innovative credit system to enhance their skills."

The choice of courses offered under the GraDE IT program include Diploma in System Programming, Diploma in Business Computing, Diploma in Web Technologies, Diploma in MS.Net, Certificate course in Object Oriented Programming, Certificate course in Database Technologies & Visual Basic, Certificate course in Web Programming and a Certificate course in Programming using C.

C-DAC also announced the launch of its Pre-DAC (Preparatory course for Diploma in Advanced Computing) online course as part of its eLearning initiative. Unique in structure and format, these courses cater to various categories of aspiring IT professionals, who seek reliable, contemporary and quality training in Advanced Computing.

Adapting its Pre-DAC course to suit the eLearning environment, C-DAC ACTS has employed various online tools for communication, collaboration and course delivery. The course will comprise online sessions with instructors and support staff. Assignments will be discussed and the student can receive instructions in an online and in synchronous modes.

According to Shri R.K. Arora, "In an era, which is fast witnessing eLearning as an effective alternate educational medium, C-DAC's timely intervention into this area will cater to a students need of convenient learning. The teaching methodology and Internet technologies will equip the students with relevant knowledge and skills to tackle the Common Entrance Test for C-DAC's Diploma in Advanced Computing".

Candidates who have registered for the DAC (Diploma in Advanced Computing) Common Entrance Test (CET) to be conducted in December 2, 2002 will be invited to register for the free Pre-DAC eLearning course.

C-DAC further announced the launch of the Diploma in Multimedia Creations (DMC). DMC is offered by C-DAC's National Multimedia Resource Centre (NMRC) as a part-time course specially designed to provide a foundation to candidates aspiring to pursue a career in the field of Computer Graphics, Publication, Designing and Multimedia. DMC also serves as a preparatory step for those hoping to undertake training in advanced computer arts.

This course will equip students with the basic knowledge required to generate multimedia creations and apply them in their profession. Also the course helps students to access their aptitude in the field of Multimedia.

C-DAC's Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS) spearheads the advanced computing training domain in India. Courses offered by ACTS have been designed keeping in view the emerging trends in advanced computing as well as the contemporary and futuristic human resource requirements of the IT industry. ACTS offers the Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC), Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA), Diploma in VLSI Design (DVLSI), Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD), Diploma in Geoinformatics (DGI).

A finely tuned nationwide network of its ACTS Centres and their Authorized Training Centres (ATC's) has been established, wherein thousands of students and professionals are trained in higher value skills in frontline tools and methodologies of information technology.