Get set for 2mn Cloud Computing jobs in India

By Ruchi Shrimali

The International Data Corporation (IDC) indicated that cloud computing will command 10% of all IT spending by next year and will be worth 44 billion dollars! IDC is one of the global leaders in market intelligence for IT, telecomm, and consumer technology markets. A study commissioned by the Microsoft and conducted by the IDC also forecasted that by 2015, cloud computing will generate roughly 14 million new jobs worldwide. India, alone, will have two million jobs in the field. See the details

Indian Institute of Job Training (IIJT) has used the opportunity to launch a new course in cloud computing called the IT Infrastructure Management Specialist Course (ITIM). With duration of 10 months or 416 hours, the ITIM Specialist course is meant for students who have completed their 10+2 and have also have A+ and Network+ (N+) certifications.

Students who have done MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional), RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or have at least one-year experience as a service engineer may also be eligible to apply for the course.

Beside modules related to cloud computing, ITIM will also cover operation management, human resources, and knowledge of policies and processes. Know more about ITIM

Find institutes offering cloud computing courses here.