| Infotech training major NIIT has introduced a new post-graduate diploma in the .Net technology. |
| According to the company, the programme is specially designed for final year students of engineering and science graduates. This course will help them gain a competitive advantage in a technology that is in vogue. |
| "With this programme we hope to equip those seeking a career in the infotech industry with state-of-the-art concepts and technologies to stay ahead," said Pradeep Narayanan, head (education business), NIIT. |
| The 10-month-long application oriented course comes with specialised modules on industry orientation and enables the students to prepare for the Microsoft certification. The course costs Rs 29,000. |
| "Microsoft's .Net development architecture is the fastest growing software development platform in the world and professionals with .Net skill sets are very much in demand," added Narayanan. |
| The .Net software allows infotech professionals the flexibility to deploy next generation technologies on the existing systems. |
| NIIT claims that its industry collaboration cell has over 100 clients seeking students trained in the .Net software. |
| The average starting salary for those proficient in .Net is around Rs 12,000 a month. According to NIIT, its close association with Microsoft has resulted in a more comprehensive course content. |
| The company offers courses on various Microsoft certification programmes through it network of certified technical education centres. |
| Last year, NIIT was recognised by Microsoft as the 'Best training provider on .Net' for providing high-quality education and certification services to learners of .Net. |
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