Great Learning launches PG Program in Software Development and Engineering with dedicated placement assistance
New Delhi : Great Learning, a part of BYJU’s group and one of the leading global Edtech companies for higher and professional education, has flagged off a Post Graduate Program in Software Development and Engineering. This 6-month program designed by industry experts and Great Learning mentors will enable freshers, graduates and early career professionals to obtain in-demand software development skills. Dedicated placement assistance will be provided to help them get placed in top IT companies.
According to a recent NASSCOM report, 3,40,000 is the present demand-supply gap for tech talent in India. This program aims to bridge the gap and enable freshers and early career professionals with knowledge and skills to become ready for roles like JavaScript Developer, Back-end Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Python Developer and Front-end Engineer, which are amongst the top 15 emerging jobs in India based on a recent study by LinkedIn.
The program will provide dedicated placement assistance with recruitment processes from leading technology companies and also career support in the form of mock interviews with industry experts, resume guidance and dedicated placement drives. Great Learning works with 1200+ leading companies, and conduct over 20,000+ interviews per month among its learner base. Some of the marquee companies that hire for technology talent from Great Learning include Capgemini, Dell, Amazon, Flipkart, Nvidia, HCL, Uber, Intel, KPMG, Cognizant, Deloitte and more.
Sharing his thoughts about the program, Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-founder, Great Learning said, “Companies today are investing heavily to create products and services that provide value in the digital economy. The demand for qualified professionals with expertise in Software Development and Engineering to create innovative solutions is on the surge. With entry-level packages as high as 15 LPA, it is one of the most lucrative career options for fresh engineering graduates and early professionals. Through this program, we aim to equip our learners with these cutting-edge skills to kick-start their careers with top IT companies.”
The program creates robust fundamentals and application aptitude enabled via 150+ hours of live teaching sessions delivered by industry experts and mentors. With a focus on building coding proficiency among learners and making them ready for the industry, the program also delivers more than 300 hours of coding with personalized mentorship. The comprehensive curriculum includes Introduction to Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Core JAVA, Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, Web Development Frameworks and Capstone Projects providing a deep dive into the domain. Live sessions with industry experts from top tech companies will also be provided. Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive a certificate from Great Learning.