IIT Madras & IITM Pravartak launch free training programme for BSc, BCA students

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a new initiative to train students with industry-ready technical skills, completely free of cost.

This training programme will focus on IT/Infrastructure and Helpdesk support.

The training programme will commence during the first week of July 2024. Last date to apply is June 12.

This free training programme will last for three months, from Julyto September 2024, with a tentative start date in June.

It is a classroom-based programme covering Networking Essentials, Cloud Fundamentals, Ticketing Tools, Linux & Windows Basics, Storage & Backup Fundamentals, and Soft Skills.

It is open to 2023 and 2024 BSc graduates (in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology) and BCA students with a minimum 60 per cent aggregate. No stipend will be paid to participants.

The training aims to equip students with the skills necessary to join the IT support team of small to mid-size organisations. While placement assistance, including mock interviews and campaigns, will be provided, there is no guarantee of job placement.

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 Company housing a Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems.

It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.