Institutes offering courses in Networking:

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai

(An Autonomous Institute of Govt. of Maharashtra)

49, Kherwadi, Ali Yawar Jung Marg,

Bandra (East), Mumbai 51.

Website: http://www.tapasv.com/

Course Name: Computer Hardware With Internet, Networking & Multimedia

Fees: Rs.3000/-

Duration: Part Time 6 weeks course

KarRox Technologies Ltd.

Corporate Office :

Ronuk Estate, L.B.S. Marg, Opp. Shreyas Cinema, Ghatkopar(W),

Mumbai - 400 086

Phone : 91-22-5002554 / 5 / 6

Website: www.karrox.com

Courses:

1) Microsoft Certified System Engineers (MCSE) - Windows 2000 Track

2) CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)

Compufield

Chinoy Mansion, First Floor, Block # 2,

Opposite. St. Stephen's Church, Warden Road, Mumbai - 400 036.

Phone: 091-22-3676218

Website: www.compufield.com

Courses:

1) Course Name: Certificate in Hardware

Duration: 3 Full Days (10 to 6)

Fees: Rs 3500/-

2) Course Name: Network Engineering

Duration: 2 Full Days

Fees: Rs 3000/-

3) Course Name: MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

Duration: 120 hrs

Fees: Rs 20,000

4) Course Name: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

Duration: 1 months (5 hrs daily)

Fees: Rs 22,000

5) Course Name: CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate)

Duration: 50 hrs

Fees: Rs 10000

Prism Computer Academy

10, Harish Niwas, old Nagardas Road, Near Chinai College, Andheri (E), Mumbai 69

Phone: 91-22-8238990 / 91

Website: http://www.prismtech-india.com/training.htm

Course: Hardware Engineering - This Course is divided into four modules and covers everything that hardware Engineer would require to assemble and maintain a Computer. The Four Modules are:

Module - 1, Maintenance of Computers

Module - 2, Multimedia Installations

Module - 2, Modem & Internet Installations

Module - 3, Network Engineering

Module - 2, Windows

Module - 3, Network Engineering

Module - 4, Windows NT

Esskay Institute

296, Jaikishan Bldg, Pantnager, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 75

Phone: 91-22-5111517 / 5124224

Website: www.esskayinstitute.com

Courses:

Course Name: Certificate In Computer Hardware Maintenance

Eligibility : B.COM/B.A/H.S.C/S.S.C

Duration : 25 hrs

Fees : Rs. 7500/-

Course Name: Diploma in Motherboard, Networking, (hardware)

Duration: 10 months (alternate days 2 hours)

Fees: Rs 25000/-

Jetking

9, Sorabji Apartments, Irla Lane, Vile Parle W, Mumbai 400056

Phone: 91-22-6718536

Website: http://www.jetkinginfotrain.com/

Course:

1) Advance Certificate in Hardware and Networking (ADCHN) Module I, II, III and Finishing School Program (FSP)

2) Certified Hardware and Networking Professional - Module I, II, III and Finishing School Program (FSP) plus Module IV

Job Opportunities

Wherever there is more than one computer, you will be there. You could be employed in small or medium sized firms in any industry. Alternatively, you could work for computer firms and be in charge of networking needs of your client companies. You could move to senior positions where you will work as a consultant to set up the computer infrastructures of huge projects.

ISPs (Internet Service Providers) like VSNL also employ Networking Administrators for maintaining their servers and ensure smooth data transmissions to their clients.

Career Prospects

The need for connectivity is growing by the hour and technology is changing at a rapid pace. Without doubt good networking professionals are much sought after.

The emergence of wireless technology such as WAP and Blue Tooth has only increased the need for skilled professionals to make sense of all these technicalities involved.

We hope that the information has been useful to you. If you need more information, please feel free to write to us again anytime.

Best wishes for a bright future,