IIHT Partners Microsoft to Launch Learning Programs on Cloud

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IIHT along with Microsoft have launched a one of its kind certification program “IIHT Certified Cloud Expert”. This cloud computing program will help IT professionals and aspirants acquire the necessary skills to develop into cloud professionals by acquiring hands on expertise in virtualization solutions.

IT infrastructure monitoring and management, along with private cloud designing and deployment skills. Also IIHT Ltd, India’s leading technology training organization today announced the launch of ‘Learning-as-a-Service’ on the cloud using Microsoft Virtualization Technologies which will be powered on Dell Enterprise Server Solutions.

IIHT’s Cloud Strategy removes the need to continuously purchase, maintain, upgrade, and re-configure expensive equipment for ANY IT Training. This platform is available as real time experiential learning as a service and is accessible anywhere, anytime and on any device instantly on demand. This unique service supports simultaneous learning of 20,000 individuals with decreased cost, available on subscription, pay only on use, and  individually customizable for any IT learning environment. IIHT’s Cloud Computing program will cater to the growing demand for trained & certified Cloud computing experts to the IT Industry. IIHT would train and certify 100,000 Cloud professionals globally including India in the next 3 Years.
 Keshava Raju, MD & CEO, IIHT Ltd said, “This course is a first of its kind that is exceptional and uniquely differentiated, train’s people on Cloud Technologies, using the Cloud and for the Cloud Industry.”  IIHT Ltd and Microsoft Corporation, have announced a strategic alliance today in Bangalore. Under the partnership, IIHT would integrate highly sought after licensed Microsoft content into its career as well as short-term courses. Microsoft course content will be embedded into all IIHT’s courses and will be offered across 150 cities in India. Along with the career and short-term IT courses, the students will also get the added advantage of Microsoft certifications and trainings to enhance skills and job opportunities.

Commenting at the launch, Kyle Uphoff, Senior Regional Sales Director, Microsoft Learning said, “Today technology advancements are progressing at a rapid pace, creating high demand for IT professionals globally.  We believe that a combination of relevant content from Microsoft Learning and structured learning methodologies from IIHT centers will go a long way in addressing this demand. We are pleased to collaborate with IIHT to deliver very tangible results.”

  Vineet Kshirsagar,Director, Partner Strategy and Programs, Microsoft, India said “We’re very happy to be a part of this initiative. The demands for professionals conversant with the various aspects of cloud computing will only grow, and a course such as this one can help cater to that demand.” Gartner estimates the cloud market at $150 B by 2013. Source-Computer World 31st August 2010Zinnov Management estimates, the Cloud Computing market in India to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 58% for the next 5 years .Source-Zinnov Management Consultant August 2011 All the Market research firms and Industry giants agree that the market for public cloud infrastructure, platforms and applications is already large and growing far more quicker than any other type of IT spending. But for cloud computing to deliver its promise, IT Companies need human resources with cloud computing competencies.
   
Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Inc. on his visit to India last year had announced that Cloud computing would generate 300000 job in India over the next 5 years.