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On the job training in IT

Date Added: July 25, 2009 10:03:50 AM

Category: Computers & Internet: Article Directories: Technology

With the onset of recession and economic slowdown, most of the companies today are interested to recruit those candidates who have undergone some kind of training or have some work experience in their field. Just like the popularity of ready-to-eat food, today ready-to-work professionals are in high demand. This cuts down on the initial cost on the company to make the professional productive. Most of the sectors need industry-ready professionals. This has led to an increased demand for on-the-job training, especially for those looking for a career in the IT industry. Though there are many institutes offering such training, how do you ensure that you are getting the most for your money? The first thing that most people think about when considering IT training is how much will it cost. Obviously cost is important but the most important thing is the training itself. An on-the-job training provides knowledge and skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job. It must relate to the introduction of new technologies, introduction to new production or service procedures, work place literacy and other appropriate purposes. It not only gives you added confidence on the job but also helps in improving your chances of increased responsibility. One such company providing on-the-job, career oriented, training programs is 'Spectrum'. Spectrum is an IT company based in Cochin which offers various IT related services and solutions to clients in India as well as overseas. It also provides on-the job training in a real time, multi location work environment. Here the trainees are provided with the required technical infrastructure and tools that equip them to get the real time feel of what happens in the industry. Many companies do not have the required infrastructure facilities and tools required in order to meet the demands in the industry. There the trainee is not exposed to the state-of-the-art equipments thus limiting himself to the course material. Spectrum gives more importance to the practical training than limiting them to the course material. For example at Spectrum each student is provided with a router whereas in other institutes a router is shared by all the trainees in a batch. There are many institutes where the student does not even get to see or work on a router. They work in simulated environment. Since IT is such a fast moving industry, it's critical that the organization providing the training uses the latest tools and the most up-to-date information. It provides an opportunity for trainees to get a feel of the real working environment. This can be better explained with the help of common everyday experience. In order to get a driving license, one has to pass the test. For this the driving school provides training in their vehicle, which is customized. Most of the time, they drive during off peak hours on not so busy roads (many times it is on a one-way). This is a very good example of a controlled environment in IT industry. But after getting the license, when the person tries to drive on the main roads, he/she starts experiencing the real time difficulties in driving a vehicle. This is known as the real time environment. There is a wide difference between the controlled environment and real time environment. A trainee who had taken the entire training in controlled environment is never ready to face the real time challenges. This is where the price difference comes. To create or to replicate a real time environment, a fair amount of investment is needed. Such an investment is not needed when providing a training in controlled environment. That is why, some training programs are slightly costlier than others. But if you enquire and analyze, they provide value for money. To know more about the training and certification programs provided by Spectrum, visit www.spectrum.net.in or email to hradmin@spectrum.net.in You can also call at 0848-4082111