G N I I T The new Industry-Endorsed GNIIT Program with Multiple

tracks

NIIT's all-new, industry-endorsed GNIIT program for IT career aspirants is aimed at bridging the IT manpower shortage expected over the next three years. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of Knowledge professionals, with sharply defined skill-sets for varied industry needs, will be required worldwide.

India alone is expected to face a shortage of 4,30,000 professionals by 2007. Our flagship program-which recognizes that general-purpose IT training with uniform content for everyone just isn't good enough for the emerging IT age-offers learners as many as four specialization tracks.

GNIIT, with its focus on Software Engineering, Systems Engineering and Networking, Information Systems Management and BPO Management, opens up many career paths for learners. The program also offers placement partnerships with leading companies,

by customizing portions of the curriculum to match their precise skill requirements.

Professional Practice

During the three-year GNIIT Program, students are put through one-year of Professional Practice, a form of internship at leading IT and user organizations. Every year more than 10,000 GNIIT students start working in over 2000 reputed organizations.

Benefits

The GNIIT program offers the following benefits to students: Industry-endorsed, it is designed in consultation with the

recruiting companies and NIIT alumni from across the IT sector It will create "right-skilled IT manpower" in a steady and

predictable manner It combines generic IT skills, with company-specific skills to

create a pool of professionals that are industry-ready and productive immediately

The four-track program takes into account the hiring trends within the IT and ITES industries and the "most-in-demand" jobs

The program focuses on the emerging technology platforms that will be in demand in the future

GNIIT takes into account the specific needs of the BPO sector that requires technical and other manpower in large numbers at short notice. GNIIT has created accelerated options and exit points mid-through the program in order to meet these requirements

Eligibility

The GNIIT program is meant for students who have passed out of Class XII or are currently attending college. They can complete a substantial part of the program alongside their college education, under NIIT's dual qualification scheme. The GNIIT program is also for fresh engineers or IT graduates, who may complete it in an accelerated mode.

The Content

GNIIT is divided along Four tracks and includes a Foundation Semester, a key requirement for any specialization stream.

Software Engineering Systems Engineering and Networking

Information Systems Management BPO Management

Software Engineering

This track offers students training on the hottest and most popular technologies doing the rounds of the industry. The curriculum is focused on enterprise frameworks such as Microsoft's .Net and J2EE.

Benefits

Industry-customized programs Offers expertise in enterprise applications integration

Covers popular technologies such as Web services, .Net and Java

Foundation Semester forms the First semester of the Software Engineering module.

Semester 2 Content

Data Structures and AlgorithmsAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Explain the role of data structures and algorithms in problem solving through computers

Sort data by using bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, shell sort, quick sort, and merge sort

Store and search data using linear search, binary search, and hashing techniques

Getting Started with HTML After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create and format HTML documents Create Web Sites

Extensible Markup LanguageAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create groups of elements and attributes in an XML schema Create a CSS document and an XSLT to format data

Use XPath pattern matching in a style sheet

Developing Database Applications Using ADO.NET and XMLAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create and manage connections using ADO.NET Execute SQL notifications to maintain and update a cache

Manage distributed transactions

Read, write, validate, and modify XML data using XML reader and writer classes and using DOM API

Core Java Programming and JDBCAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create classes and objects and add methods to a class Implement inheritance, method overriding, and Interfaces

Define packages, identify thread priorities, and garbage collection

Manage transactions and perform batch updates in JDBC

Getting Started with JavaScript After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create user interfaces Create interactive Web Documents

GUI and Interactive Application Design After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Define the problem space for the design of an interactive application

Establish requirements for the design and create a conceptual model

Semester 3 Content

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML After completing this course, the students would be able to:

Analyze a problem by using business and system modeling. Model requirements by using use case diagrams.

Depict the software architecture using package, component, and deployment diagrams.

Apply UML to quality processes.

Code Optimization and Performance TuningAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Identify the application optimization process and optimize using programming constructs

Identify the features of VTune Performance Analyzer

Identify hotspots and bottlenecks in an application using sampling

Use Intel Vtune Performance Analyzer for Threaded Applications

Web Applications Development using ASP.NETAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Create static and dynamic Web applications and add and configure server controls

Create a common layout by using Master Pages

Make web applications available to mobile devices

Build Web Part Pages and Web Parts

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Develop applications that use system types and collections Implement serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET

Framework application

Improve the security of the .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features

Implement globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application

Customer Handling

Electives (Choose one)

Developing Mobile Applications Using Java Implementing Web Services & Distributed Applications Using

VSTS Oracle 9i : Program with PL/SQL

Semester 4 Content

Software Quality Assurance and Testing After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Identify roles and responsibilities of a software tester Explain the phases of the testing life cycle and the test

planning process

Identify the various testing approaches and setup a testing environment

Select a testing tool according to the requirement of the test process

Identify the activities and techniques involved in test case design

Web Component Development using Servlets and JSPAfter completing this course, the students will be able to:

Develop Web applications using Java servlets Create robust web applications using Struts, session

management, filters, and database integration

Create easy to maintain JSP pages using the Expression Language, JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL), and the Struts Tiles framework

Create robust Web applications that integrate Struts and JSP pages

Business Process Fundamentals After completing this course, the students will be able to:

Understand Business Processes and Information Systems Classify business processes in an organization

Manage various processes such as Marketing, production and supply chain using Information Systems

International EtiquettesElectives (Choose one)

Understand IT Project Management Business Component development using EJB Technologies Oracle 9i forms Developer: Build Internet Applications

Systems Engineering and Networking

This track is focused on networking and security technologies, which are assuming great importance within the IT sector. Aimed at creating enterprise network solution professionals, it provides students in-depth training on server operating system installation and maintenance, messaging, networking and security infrastructure management on Windows and Linux platforms.

Benefits

Offers students industry-customized courses Provides detailed knowledge on IT operations management and

systems administration

Offers training on networking and desktop administration

Foundation Semester forms the First semester of the Systems Engineering and Networking module.

Semester 2 Content

Networking Essentials - Topologies, Protocols, Standards etc, TCP/IP, layers etc.

Installing, Managing and Troubleshooting Windows-XP

Installation, Configuring devices, managing User accounts and policies, Configuring Network, Dial-up, and Remote Access Services, Performance tuning, Trouble shooting

Troubleshooting Common - Desktop Applications Mail system, Browser, MS-Office etc.

Working with Linux Shell Commands, Shell Programming

Interpersonal Communication

Project

Exit Profile : Desktop Administrator

Semester 3 Content

IT Infrastructure Platforms and Applications

Database server, Web Servers, Messaging Servers, File servers etc.

Installing and Administering Network Operating System

Server - Windows and Linux Installation, User/Group account management, Audit Accounts and Resources Configuring devices, System Performance, Disaster recovery etc.

Implementing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure

Server - Windows and Linux Introduction to Windows and Linux Configuring Routing and Remote Access Services , IP addressing and DHCP, Configure and Manage DNS, Configure and Manage WINS, Secure Network Traffic using IPSec & Certification, Configure Network Access.

Solaris 9 Administration-I

Customer Handling Skills

Exit Profile : Systems Administrator

Semester 4 Content

IT operations and infrastructure Management Resource Management, Day-to-Day Planning, Helpdesk management, Security, Messaging Services, Internet Services, Application Management etc.

Implement Secure Enterprise Messaging & Network Infrastructure

Messaging Infrastructure Installation and Maintenance, Manage Recipients, Manage Public Folders, Manage Address Lists , Manage routing ,Manage Data Storage and Disaster Recovery etc.

Designing Network and Security infrastructureDesign Domain Architecture, TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network, Strategizing DHCP and DNS, Baseline Security, Authentication and Access Control, Certificates and Web server & Browser security, Business Continuity Plans etc.

Solaris 9 Administration -II

International Etiquette

Capstone Project

Exit Profile : Enterprise System Administrator

Information Systems Management

Focused on equipping students with business applications design and managing business information for effective decision-making, this track provides clarity on concepts and technologies such as data models, data warehousing, business intelligence tools, etc.

Benefits Courses fine-tuned to the needs of the industry Focused on cutting-edge technologies such as data

warehousing, business intelligence solutions and business application

Foundation Semester forms the First semester of the Information Systems Management module.

Semester 2 Content

Information systems and Common Business Process Need for information systems, Payroll Systems, Finance Systems etc.

Building Analytic Applications using MS-EXCEL, Pivot tables, Statistical/Mathematical/Financial Functions, VBA Programming

Introduction to Financial Accounting Creating Accounts and Groups, Creating Products and Products groups, Handling Cash Book, Handling Bank Book, Bank Reconciliation, Sales Book and Analysis, Purchase Book and Analysis

Fundamentals of MS-Access Creating Queries, Enhancing Queries , Implementing Forms, Altering Forms, Creating Reports, Customizing Reports, Integrating Data

Interpersonal Communication

Project

Exit Profile : MIS Developer

Semester 3 Content

Introduction to enterprise Frameworks and Information Analysis Introduction to CRM/SCM etc. and Enterprise business Analysis needs, DSS, EIS etc

Developing Web-enabled Information Systems Introduction to VS.net, C# , Data types in C#, Forms, Controls and Event handlers, ADO.net, XML /XSLT /DOM , Crystal Reports

Multi-Dimensional Data Modeling Introduction to Data Modeling, OLAP vs. OLTP, ROLAP vs. MOLAP, Star and snowflake schemas etc.

Introduction to Software Engineering Need for Software Engineering, Phases in Software Engineering Models, Analysis & Design etc.

Programming using JavaScript Interactive Web Pages, Linking Web Documents

Information Security Concepts

Customer Handling skills

Exit Profile : Information Systems Specialist

Semester 4 Content

Modeling and Designing a Data Warehouse - Data Warehouse Architecture, Roles and kinds of data models ,Technical data models mapping to business requirements, Modeling techniques, Relational modeling techniques, Dimensional modeling techniques, Optimization techniques, Applied data modeling for data warehouses, data marts, and data staging areas

Enterprise Data Sources and Migration Strategies Various Data Migration Stages, Identifying Data Sources, Planning strategic and Technical plans, User requirements, Performance requirements

Project Management - Overview to Project Management, Scope Management and Resource management using MS-Project

International Etiquette

Capstone Project

Introduction to software quality assurance.

Exit Profile : Enterprise Information Systems Specialist

The four semesters are followed by one-year of Professional Practice

BPO Management

This track prepares students for the high growth IT-Enabled Services--Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, teaching them about the technical and functional skills relevant for this sector.

Benefits

Courses mapped to the requirements of the BPO industry Provides a complete insight into BPO operations

Enables learning in the area of Customer Relationship Management

Creates customer interaction skills among learners

Semester 1 Content

Students pursuing the BPO track will learn the following content instead of C++ in the Foundation semester:

Introduction to BPO - What is BPO? What is ITES? What is a Call centre?

English Sound System - Vowel & consonant sounds, intonation, Syllable stress, Global accent etc

Exit Profile: Customer Service Agent

Semester 2 Content

English Language Training - Overcome Indianism, Stress on Global accent, Vocabulary Building, Apply rules of reduced sounds, intonation and Stress etc

Written communication - Email Etiquette, Business writing skills, Report writing

Customer Care - Define a customer, Importance of Good customer service, Tips on handling different types of Customers., handle Customer complaint, Customer recovery and its importance to the organization

Distance communication - Developing listening skills, Comprehending diverse accent and culture, Call centre Glossary etc

Tele phone skills & Etiquette

Quality Concepts

Corporate etiquette

Exit Profile: BPO service agent

Semester 3 Content

English Language Training - Enhance fluency through role plays CRM - What is CRM?, Cost associated with Customer

acquisition, Cost of customer retention, Build Brand & Customer Equity, Knowledge base management, e-business and e-CRM

Introduction to Business Processes - Insurance & Mortgage, HR & Payroll, Financial Accounting, Inventory control system, Various Payment services (Loan, Claim, credit, Collection, Expense Re-imbursement etc)

Selling skills & tools - Build Selling skills, Distance marketing, Negotiation skills, Telemarketing, Data mining, MIS etc

Time Management - Planning, Prioritizing, Time management tools etc

Interpersonal skills - How to work in a team, Build team Synergy, Build positive Attitude and Take ownership of job

Exit Profile: BPO Operations specialist

Semester 4 Content

BPO Industry Life cycle - From conception to setting up a BPO, Global best practices, Fatal Errors, Country specific laws, Data privacy etc

Indian BPO scenario & Quality Standards - BPO Scenario in India, Laws applicable in India, International Quality standards, COPC, Six Sigma etc

BPO Hierarchy - Typical Hierarchy in a BPO, Roles and Responsibility, Recruitment process etc

Building Leadership Skills - Who is a Leader? Qualities of a leader, Enhance leadership skills, Coaching and mentoring juniors

Stress Management - What is Stress? How one develops Stress, How to deal with stress, Techniques to self motivate & overcome stress

Presentation Skills

Interview Handling skills

Mentoring Skills

Exit profile: ITES Expert

The four semesters are followed by one-year of Professional Practice.

The second and the third semester will have provision for hands on experience for the students in the BPO Industry. It will also have provisions for the student to parallely pursue formal education like B.Sc (IT), M.Sc (IT) from Universities where NIIT has formal tie-up