The need for today’s organizations to share information, along with proliferation of high-speed broadband, has driven the global unified communications (UC) market for the past decade, if not longer. UC streamlines communications so that geologically-dispersed employees can interact digitally as if they’re in the same office, even if they’re located thousands of miles apart.

Centralized administration also makes UC popular with IT managers because it reduces the time and effort needed to support and secure corporate communications of all kinds. Because of a need for specialized skills to make large-scale UC implementations run their best, top UC vendors offer certifications to buttress and boost workforce capability and quality.

Simply Hired lists $91,623 as the average salary for a UC engineer’s role, with highest salaries reported at $139,737. Glassdoor lists UC salaries as high as $166,000 for senior and UC engineer positions. UC engineer salaries declined slightly from previous years with the average down from $94,354 to $91,623 (a dip of just under three percent). While this dip could just represent normal market fluctuations, it is a trend worth watching because we also observed a slight salary decrease last year.

We dug into various job boards to see how many UC jobs are available, specifically targeting jobs that called out one or more of our top five certifications: Avaya ACSS, CCIE Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, IBM Sametime and MCSE: Productivity.

Because new UC technologies continually come to market, UC offers interesting, high-demand job opportunities as companies seek to Improve communication and collaboration. However, UC is no easy career path. UC roles require knowledge of several IT areas and technical disciplines. As a result, earning UC certifications often requires multiple exams and credentials.

The following sections dig into the details for our top five certs, listed in order of sponsor name, not by any planned ranking.

ACSS: Avaya Certified Solution Specialist

For IT professionals supporting Avaya products, the ACSS is a must-have credential. The company updated its certification programs in late 2015 and currently offers two separate professional certification tracks:

Sales and Design – this track offers three credentials:

• Avaya Professional Sales Specialist (APSS)
• Avaya Certified Design Specialist (ACDS)
• Avaya Professional Design Specialist (APDS)

Services – this track is aligned with Avaya engagement solutions and products, so you’ll see two flavors for some of the certifications depending on which solution track (product or engagement solution) is targeted. Avaya currently offers the following Services credentials:

• Avaya Support Professional Specialist (ASPS)
• Avaya Implementation Professional Specialist (AIPS)
• ACSS: Avaya Certified Solution Specialist (ACSS) (engagement solution) and Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) (product)
• ACIS: Avaya Certified Integration Specialist (ACIS) (engagement solutions) and Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS) (product)

The advanced-level ACSS cert targets more experienced Avaya practitioners both in support specialist and product specialist roles, covering 19 individual credentials. Candidates should possess technical skills sufficient to configure, install and administer Avaya products. Also, they should be well-versed in Avaya product maintenance, and in testing product implementations and troubleshooting issues. Successful candidates typically possess at least two years’ direct experience supporting Avaya products and four years working with the chosen Avaya technology. Each certification is valid for two years.

Requirements to obtain the ACSS certification depend on which credential one chooses to pursue. For information on prerequisite skills, curriculum maps, required training and the number of exams for individual credentials, visit Avaya’s credential program webpage. (Click the Services Credentials tab, then click on the ACSS button to view the full Catalog. Additional program information appears in the Avaya Professional Credential Program Overview.)

ACSS Facts and Figures

CCCIE Collaboration: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Collaboration

Cisco offers its CCIE Collaboration certification, which identifies expert skills in unified communications, video and telecom. Only the cream of the crop earns the CCIE, and CCIE Collaboration is no exception.

The expert-level CCIE Collaboration credential recognizes seasoned collaboration and UC architects, as well as voice and video network managers, who design, deploy and troubleshoot enterprise collaboration solutions that are moderately to highly complex. Although the certification requires no prerequisites or specific training, Cisco designed the CCIE Collaboration for individuals with true expertise and lots of relevant experience (three to five years, minimum) with UC solution integration, configuration and troubleshooting.

Like other CCIE certs, the certification has a written qualification exam and a hands-on lab exam, both of which are rigorous and often take multiple attempts to pass. Cisco includes emerging technologies in its assessments. A great value-add available through the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Collaboration is remote access to an online environment that contains equipment to practice hands-on for the lab exam.

CCIE credential holders must recertify every two years or it will be suspended. It’s the responsibility of the credential holder to keep track of their individual recertification deadline. You can apply for a one-year extension to complete re-cert requirements, but if you miss that deadline, your certification is lost forever.

Recertification involves passing a single exam. Currently, acceptable recertification exams include any current CCIE written or lab exam, or a current CCDE written or practical exam. Credential holders may also recertify by passing the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview and board review. Alternatively, credential holders may recertify through participation in the Cisco Continuing Education Program (CEP). To recertify through the CEP, credential holders must earn 100 continuing education credits, pay a $300 administrative fee, and agree to CEP terms and conditions.

CCIE Collaboration Facts and Figures

CCNP Collaboration: Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration

The intermediate-level CCNP Collaboration recognizes network engineers who are well versed in Cisco Voice and UC devices and applications in enterprise networks.

Four exams are required to qualify for the CCNP Collaboration credential. A certified candidate designs, implements, configures, manages and troubleshoots Cisco UC applications, networks and devices. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of all facets of unified networking, including gateways, IP phones, quality of service (QoS), voice, video and presence applications, and utilities for configuring Cisco routers and switches, in addition to one to three years’ experience with these technologies.

Training is recommended but not required. Cisco offers in-depth training courses, both in the classroom and online, for each exam. Depending on the training provider, classroom live and virtual classroom live courses cost approximately $3,795, while online self-paced courses start at about $1,100. Training courses typically last five days.

The CCNP Collaboration, like all Cisco professional-level certifications, requires recertification every three years. To recertify, you must pass one Cisco exam before your cert’s expiration date. Acceptable exams include any current 642-XXX professional-level exam, any 300-XXX professional-level exam, any CCIE written exam, any CCDE written or practical exam, or passing the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview and board review.

CCNP Collaboration Facts and Figures

IBM Certified System Administrator: Sametime V9.0

The intermediate-level IBM Sametime administrator credential aims at systems administrators with existing skills and hands-on experience in IBM Sametime 9.0. Candidates must understand architectural considerations when running IBM Sametime within an IBM WebSphere environment. They must also demonstrate their knowledge of Sametime deployment and audio/video configuration within Sametime, along with management, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and optimization techniques.

The certification requires candidates to pass a 78-question multiple-choice exam, to be completed in no more than 105 minutes. IBM emphasizes the need for hands-on experience before tackling this exam, stating that “direct application of the skills learned cannot be substituted” with any of the self-study materials. The exam measures a candidate’s knowledge of task performance rather than memorization of features and functions.

In addition to the Certified System Administrator credential, IBM also offers two related certifications:

• IBM Certified Associate – Sametime 9.0: This is an entry-level certification for professionals with knowledge regarding the use and administration of an IBM Sametime environment. Successful candidates should possess a basic understanding of UC concepts, databases, and IBM WebSphere and IBM Domino V9.0 environments.
• IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator – Sametime 9.0: This is an advanced professional-level credential for system administrators, application, infrastructure and solution architects. It requires an understanding of the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment and Liberty Profile environments. Candidates must first obtain the Certified System Administrator credential and then pass an additional exam.

The IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5 credential is still available for those working in Lotus Sametime 8.5 environments.

While IBM certifications are evergreen and don’t expire, the same cannot be said for technology. Credential holders should plan to move up and recertify on new technology as it becomes available.

IBM Certified System Administrator – Sametime V9.0 Facts and Figures

MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert): Productivity

The MCSE: Productivity certification targets professionals supporting enterprise-grade hybrid and cloud solutions for Microsoft Office. Key technologies include Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office, Exchange, Skype for Business and SharePoint.

To obtain the MCSE: Productivity credential, candidates must first obtain the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Office 365, MCSA: Windows Server 2012 or MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification. Then, they must pass one additional exam from an approved list. Currently, there are eight different exams to choose from. In addition, Microsoft recommends three to four years of experience.

The Microsoft Certification Program underwent extensive changes in September 2016. Once you earn one of the latest MCSE credentials, you do not have to recertify within three years as was the case in the past. However, by passing an elective exam each calendar year, you add an entry to your transcript that indicates your commitment to staying current on technologies and expanding your skillset.

MCSE: Productivity Facts and Figures

Beyond the top 5: more UC certifications

The UC certification landscape is not as crowded as the pool of general networking certs or the increasingly popular cloud and mobile credentials, but UC is on the rise nonetheless. In fact, traditional UC is increasingly offered through the cloud, forcing certifications to take on a new flavor to accommodate the latest technologies and techniques.

In addition to the top five certs covered in this article, many colleges and universities offer courses in unified communications or certificate programs aimed at workforce training. Note that most of those programs incorporate Cisco equipment and applications. Other programs are available, though. We conducted a simple Google search that revealed several interesting choices, including the Information Technology: Network Specialist Concentration at the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Another consideration is Mitel Networks. Although the company doesn’t offer its own IT career certifications as of this writing, Gartner considers Mitel one of the leaders in the UC market, and the company name appears in job board searches for “unified communications” with great frequency. That means there’s an abundance of open positions that call for Mitel experience and/or knowledge. When evaluating UC certifications, and especially certificate programs through colleges or universities, consider if the required skills and knowledge might transfer to a job working with Mitel technology.

Savvy, talented and knowledgeable database professionals are always in demand. This article covers some of the best, most in-demand certifications for database administrators, database developers and anyone else who works with databases. 

During the past three decades, we’ve seen a lot of database platforms come and go, but there’s never been any question that database technology is a crucial component for all kinds of applications and computing tasks. 

Database certifications may not be as sexy or bleeding-edge as cloud computing, storage, or computer forensics. That said, there has been and always will be a need for knowledgeable database professionals at all levels and in a plethora of database-related job roles. 

To get a better grasp of the available database certifications, it’s useful to group these certs around job responsibilities. In part, this reflects the maturity of database technology and its integration into most aspects of commercial, scientific and academic computing. As you read about the various database certification programs, keep these job roles in mind: 

• Database administrator (DBA): Responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining a database management system (DBMS). Often tied to a specific platform such as Oracle, MySQL, DB2 or SQL Server. 

• Database developer: Works with generic and proprietary APIs to build applications that interact with a DBMS (also platform-specific, like DBA roles).
• Database designer/database architect: Researches data requirements for specific applications or users, and designs database structures and application capabilities to match.
• Data analyst/data scientist: Responsible for analyzing data from multiple disparate sources to discover previously hidden insight, determine meaning behind the data and make business-specific recommendations.
• Data mining/business intelligence (BI) specialist: Specializes in dissecting, analyzing and reporting on important data streams, such as customer data, supply chain data, and transaction data and histories.
• Data warehousing specialist: Specializes in assembling and analyzing data from multiple operational systems (orders, transactions, supply chain information, customer data, etc.) to establish data history, analyze trends, generate reports and forecasts, and support general ad hoc queries. 

Careful attention to these database job roles highlights two important technical issues for would-be database professionals to consider. 

First, a good general background in relational database management systems, including an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL), is a basic prerequisite for database professionals of all stripes. 

Second, although various efforts to standardize database technology exist, much of the whiz-bang capability that databases and database applications deliver come from proprietary, vendor-specific technologies. Serious, heavy-duty database skills and knowledge are tied to specific platforms, including various Oracle products (such as the open-source MySQL environment and Oracle itself,) Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2. That’s why most of these certifications relate directly to those enormously popular platforms. 

It’s important to note that NoSQL databases – referred to as “not only SQL” and sometimes “non-relational” databases – handle many different types of data, such as structured, semi-structured, unstructured and polymorphic. NoSQL databases are increasingly used in big data applications, which tend to be associated with certifications for data scientists, data mining and warehousing, and business intelligence. Although there is some natural overlap, for the most part, we cover those certs in our annually updated “Best Big Data Certifications.” 

Before you look at our featured certifications in detail, consider their popularity with employers. The results of an informal search on several high-traffic job boards show which database certifications employers look for most when hiring. Though these results vary from day to day (and by job board), such numbers provide a useful perspective on database certification demand in current job listings.

Job board search results (in alphabetical order by certification)*

*See our complete methodology for selecting top five certifications in the “Best Certifications” series.

**Combined totals for MCSA: SQL Database Administration (540), MCSA: SQL Database Development (569), MCSE: Data Management and Analytics (640) and MTA: Database (503).

If the sheer number of available database-related positions isn’t enough motivation to pursue a certification, consider average salaries for database administrators. SimplyHired reports $86,415 as the national average in the U.S., in a range from $60,960 to over $128,000. Glassdoor’s reported average is somewhat higher at $93,164, with a top rung for experienced, senior DBAs right around $135,000.

Top 5 database certifications

Now let’s look at the details of our top five database certification picks for 2020.

1. IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2

IBM is one of the leaders in the worldwide database market by any objective measure. The company’s database portfolio includes industry standard DB2, as well as IBM Compose, Information Management System (IMS), lnformix, Cloudant and IBM Open Platform with Apache Hadoop. IBM also has a long-standing and well-populated IT certification program, which has been around for more than 30 years and encompasses hundreds of individual credentials. 

After redesigning its certification programs and categories, IBM’s major data-centric certification category is called IBM Data and AI, which includes a range of database credentials: Database Associate, Database Administrator, System Administrator, Application Developer and more. It’s a big and complex certification space, but one where particular platform allegiances are likely to guide readers straight to the handful of items that are relevant to their interests and needs. 

Database professionals who support DB2 (or aspire to) on Linux, Unix or Windows should check out the IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 certification. It’s an intermediate credential that addresses routine administration, basic SQL, and creation of databases and database objects, as well as server management, monitoring, availability and security. 

This certification requires candidates to pass two exams. Pre-exam training is recommended but not required.

IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 facts and figures

2. Microsoft SQL Server database certifications 

SQL Server offers a broad range of tools and add-ons for business intelligence, data warehousing and data-driven applications of all kinds. That probably explains why Microsoft offers database-related credentials at every level of its certification program. 

Microsoft has taken significant steps over the last year to change its certification program from technology-focused to role-centric, centered on the skills one needs to be successful in specific technology jobs. With these changes in mind, Microsoft now identifies four job tracks in its certification program: Developers, Administrators, Solution Architects and Functional Consultants. You will find a wide variety of skills and technologies within each of those categories, but we’ll concentrate below on the company’s SQL Server certifications.

MTA: Database Fundamentals

The MTA program includes a single database-related exam: Database Fundamentals (98-364). This credential is ideal for students or as an entry-level cert for professionals looking to segue into database support.

MCSA

Microsoft offers several SQL-related credentials at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) level:

• MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 (three exams)
• MCSA: BI Reporting (two exams)
• MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development (two exams)
• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration (two exams)
• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development (two exams)

MCSE

There is one SQL database credential at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert level: Data Management and Analytics. This certification has the MCSA as a prerequisite (a list of valid items follows in the table) and then requires passing one elective exam.

Microsoft SQL Server database certification facts and figures

3. Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5.7 Database Administrator 

Oracle runs its certifications under the auspices of Oracle University. The Oracle Database Certifications page lists separate tracks for Database Application Development (SQL and PL/SQL), MySQL (Database Administration and Developer) and Oracle Database (versions 12c, 12c R2, and 11g, and Oracle Spatial 11g). 

MySQL is perhaps the leading open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Since acquiring Sun Microsystems in 2010 (which had previously acquired MySQL AB), Oracle has rolled out a paid version of MySQL and developed certifications to support the product. 

A candidate interested in pursuing an Oracle MySQL certification can choose between MySQL Database Administration and MySQL Developer. The Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5.7 Database Administrator (OCP) credential recognizes professionals who can install, optimize and monitor MySQL Server; configure replication; apply security; and schedule and validate database backups. 

The certification requires candidates to pass a single exam (the same exam can be taken to upgrade a prior certification). Oracle recommends training and on-the-job experience before taking the exam.

Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5.7 Database Administrator facts and figures

4. Oracle Database 12c Administrator

Most Oracle DBMS credentials require candidates to attend authorized training classes to qualify for the related exam, but MySQL (and Sun-derived) credentials often do not. Oracle certifications also represent a true ladder, in that it is generally necessary to earn the associate-level credentials first, professional-level credentials second and master-level credentials third, culminating with the expert level. 

Oracle Database 12c R2 is the latest version, which includes enhancements to Oracle Database 12c. Oracle 12c certifications are currently offered at the associate, professional and master levels. 

A Foundations Junior Associate certification (novice level) is also available for Oracle Database 12c, as are three specialist designations: the Implementation Specialist, the Oracle Database Performance and Tuning 2015 Certified Implementation Specialist, and the Oracle Real Application Clusters 12c Certified Implementation Specialist. 

Available expert-level credentials include the Oracle Certified Expert; Oracle Database 12c: RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administrator; Oracle Database 12c Maximum Availability Certified Expert; Oracle Certified Expert; Oracle Database 12c: Data Guard Administrator; Oracle Certified Expert; and Oracle Database 12c: Performance Management and Tuning. Oracle still offers 11g certifications as well. 

Note: Although premium support for Oracle 11g Database ended on Dec. 31, 2014, extended support lasts until December 2020, so it’s probable that Oracle Database 11g will remain in use for the short term. 

We focused on requirements for Oracle Database 12c certifications. One important consideration is that Oracle 11g is forward-compatible with Oracle 12c, but Oracle 12c is not backward- compatible with the prior version. Because Oracle 12c is a newer version, IT professionals with Oracle 11g certifications should consider upgrading their 11g credentials.

Oracle Database 12c Administrator facts and figures

5. SAP HANA: SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA (Edition 2016)

SAP SE has a large portfolio of business application and analytics software, including cloud infrastructure, applications, and storage. The foundation of the SAP HANA platform is an enterprise-grade relational database management system, which can be run as an appliance on premises or in the cloud. The cloud platform enables customers to build and run applications and services based on SAP HANA. 

SAP offers a comprehensive certification program, built to support its various platforms and products. We chose to feature the SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA cert because it aligns closely with other certifications in this article and is in high demand among employers, according to our job board surveys. This certification ensures that database professionals can install, manage, monitor, migrate and troubleshoot SAP HANA systems. It covers managing users and authorization, applying security, and ensuring high availability and effective disaster recovery techniques. 

SAP recommends that certification candidates get hands-on practice through formal training or on-the-job experience before attempting this exam. The SAP Learning Hub is a subscription service that gives certification candidates access to a library of learning materials, including e-learning courses and course handbooks. The annual subscription rate for individual users on the Professional certification track is $3,048. This online training program is designed for those who run, support or implement SAP software solutions. Though this may seem like a steep price for online training, you will likely be able to pass any SAP certification exams you put your mind to by leveraging all of the learning resources available to SAP Learning Hub Professional subscribers. 

Typically, SAP certifications achieved on one of the two most recent SAP solutions are considered current and valid. SAP contacts professionals whose certifications are nearing end of life and provides information on maintaining their credentials.

SAP Certified Technology Associate facts and figures

Beyond the top 5: More database certifications

Besides the ones mentioned in this article, other database certification programs are available to further the careers and professional development of IT professionals who work with database management systems. 

While most colleges with computer science programs offer database tracks at the undergraduate, master and Ph.D. levels, there are few well-known vendor-neutral database certifications. The Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) is part of this unique group, offering its Certified Data Professional and Certified Data Scientist credentials. Find out more about ICCP certifications here. 

EnterpriseDB administers a small but effective certification program, with two primary certs: the EDB Certified Associate and the EDB Certified Professional. PostgreSQL was the fourth-ranked relational database management system in October 2019, according to DB-Engines. 

Credentials from Google, MarkLogic, Teradata and SAS may also be worth considering. All of these credentials represent opportunities for database professionals to expand their skill sets – and salaries. However, such niches in the database certification arena are generally only worth pursuing if you already work with these platforms or plan to work for an organization that uses them. 

Ed Tittel
Ed is a 30-year-plus veteran of the computing industry, who has worked as a programmer, a technical manager, a classroom instructor, a network consultant, and a technical evangelist for companies that include Burroughs, Schlumberger, Novell, IBM/Tivoli and NetQoS. He has written for numerous publications, including Tom’s IT Pro and GoCertify, and is the author of more than 140 computing books on information security, web markup languages and development tools, and Windows operating systems. 

Earl Follis
Earl is also a 30-year veteran of the computer industry, who has worked in IT training, marketing, technical evangelism, and market analysis in the areas of networking and systems technology and management. Ed and Earl met in the late 1980s when Ed hired Earl as a trainer at an Austin-area networking company that’s now part of HP. The two of them have written numerous books together on NetWare, Windows Server and other topics. Earl is also a regular writer for the computer trade press, with many e-books, whitepapers and articles to his credit.

India, 21st June 2022: MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), one of the leading private universities in India is inviting interested candidates to apply for its plethora of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Ph.D. programs across 35 schools in the field of Engineering and Technology, Sciences and Health Sciences, Management & Leadership, Liberal Arts, Public Policy, Media, Pharmacy, Design, Law, Hospitality and many more. MIT-WPU maintains a long-standing legacy in offering value-based education that promotes the combination of Science and Spirituality to bring peace to mankind.

Founded in 1983, MIT-WPU prides itself on offering holistic education catering to an individual’s educational, physical as well as spiritual well-being. The syllabus reflects the institute’s pursuit to balance the requirements of the industry along with advancement in scholarly learning. With more than 1000 faculty members (including Professors of Practice & International Faculty) and over 1,00,000 global alumni, the teaching methods employed are a perfect blend of practical knowledge, industry visits, guest lectures, national immersion visits and rural immersion visits. MIT-WPU has numerous programs, events, clubs and activities undertaken throughout the year for the refinement of the student’s extracurricular abilities and social skills.

At MIT-WPU, students are provided with internships to garner practical experience to complement theoretical classroom learning. Additionally, in their final semesters, they are provided with 100% placement assistance through the institute’s Placement Cell. Career Services offered by the Institute include placements, higher studies, internships, entrepreneur support as well as career guidance and advice. MIT-WPU believes that there are multiple facets to each individual that must be fostered for their progress. Further, students can also avail themselves of aptitude tests, group discussions, personal interviews, resume building and presentation skills to enhance their self-confidence and prepare them to successfully face the highly competitive placement processes. The experienced team works round to clock to match the requirements of the industry as well as the capabilities and interests of the students.

Despite the pandemic and the challenges it brought along, the MIT-WPU CIAP (Centre for Industry-Academia Partnerships) team took it as an opportunity to prove their dedication to the careers of the students. Owing to their efforts, reputed companies such as IBM, HCL, Michelin India, Amdocs, Infosys, ONGC, Hitachi, Barclays, Adani Wilmar, Thermax, and Times Group amongst others have recruited from the institute. Additionally, the highest CTC offered on campus with a CTC of 37.26 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) was observed recently.

As a part of its innate focus on creating possibilities for students to upskill and compete not just nationally, but globally, MIT-WPU is now expanding its pedagogy with international faculty teaching 25% of the syllabus. The faculty has been handpicked from top QS-ranked universities. The students will be taught by experienced research and industry-oriented faculty from prestigious institutions.

To be eligible for the undergraduate programs, students need to appear for the Online UGPET (Undergraduate Programs Entrance Test and/or Personal Interview) exam and similarly, to be eligible for postgraduate programs (including post-PG Diplomas) the candidate has to appear for PGPET (Postgraduate Programs Entrance Test and/or Personal Interview). Furthermore, for undergraduate programs, to be eligible, students need to have, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (10+2) from any stream with English as a passing subject, or two years/three years Diploma of Boards of Technical Education or its equivalent, or Minimum Competency and Vocational Courses (MCVC), with minimum 50% marks (45% for reservation category) in aggregate in all the aforementioned criteria.

MIT-WPU’s multidisciplinary approach to providing a premium quality educational experience to students is what makes it one of the best private universities in the country. They implement well-researched WPU methods, which bring about a perfect balance of an academic framework reinforced through experiential learning.

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Headed by distinguished professor of IIM, Prof. Prithvi Yadav:
The power of imagination can make us infinite, and he is the man who not only knows the way to victory but also knows how to construct the same. Prof. (Dr.) Prithvi Yadav has been a ‘distinguished Faculty’ of Operations and QT at IIM Indore, with a professional experience of over 22 years and Doctorate in Statistics (Optimality of Designs). He has a unique distinction of being awarded ‘National Merit Scholarship & Ten Outstanding Young India Award-99. He worked as a researcher with organizations like CREED (London), IVM (Amsterdam), World Bank, Govt. of U.P., Forest Dept., USAID & UNDP, Min. of Agriculture, Min. of HRD, Govt. of India etc., AMSB, Min. of Defense, Min. of Family & Welfare, Govt. of India, State Planning Board, Govt. of M.P. etc. So under the leadership of such a man there can never be a fallback.

Accreditations and approvals
Its not only important that you have confidence in your B-School but also important to check academic excellence, national & international accreditations & ratings by reputed organizations. GHS-IMR is AICTE approved and got A++ ratings by CRISIL in UP and A+ rating all over India. We are the second Institute in the state (except NCR) has been accorded the equivalence with MBA Degree of an Indian University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Students of GHS-IMR are fully entitled for any Govt job or higher studies from any university within India or abroad.

Faculty & Research
Quality of faculty resources and research initiatives in the institute are very crucial for quality of teaching. GHS-IMR faculty’s research contributions, case development, FDPs, Executive teachings & national/international conferences etc are key differentiators. Fellow (FPM) programme at GHS-IMR further enhances faculty’s research skills.

SAP & IBM CEBT Learning Centres
SAP certified professionals are highest paid in the industry and have more career choices, SAP module is compulsory in GHS-IMR and it is the first Management Institute in state to provide SAP & IBM CEBT learning modules.

Industry Linkage
Good industry linkage of your institute is very important because that will provide you greater opportunities to interact with corporate leaders on regular basis. GHS-IMR is member of JK Organization, founded more than 125 years ago, is India’s highly reputed conglomerate business house in diversified fields. More than 120 companies, which have been campus visitors for placements & 17 batches alumni’s strong network making GHS-IMR a well linked business school.

Alumni
Always bear in mind that it is not the lifeless walls that make a institute what it is. It is the people there, the buzz they create and the experience they provide by just being themselves. So it is a must for every B-School seeker to interact with alumni and get a sneak peek of GHS-IMR’s strong and vibrant Alumni base. The first batch passed out in 1997 and since then our Alumni are growing and are working as CEOs in many corporate houses.

International Academic exchange
Corporate world, has become a global village today. We at GHS-IMR, train students to face global challenge and provide opportunity to go for international visits under academic exchange programmes for international exposure. GHS-IMR has academic exchange with University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol Business School, Bristol, UK; University of Science & Technology China (USTC) Hefei, China; University of KENT, Canterbury, UK, and College of business administration, University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA. GHS-IMR also has a unique dual degree program MoU with UWE, UK and UNO, USA.

Placement
It is evident that, in management school campuses, placement happens to be a key deciding factor. GHS-IMR has been offering 100% placements since its inception. The highest and average salary packages have been 8 & 4 lakhs respectively.

Social initiatives
Nowadays, Corporates prefer socially sensitive leaders rather than simply business minded ones because of better adaptability in present cross cultural and cross national working environment. We take social initiatives in which students are deeply involved.

World class academic campus
The academic environment is the soul and heart of any business school. We at GHS-IMR focus on world class academic environment, zero pollution campus in the heart of the city, AC classrooms, auditorium, seminar & conference halls, fully wi-fi campus, hostel, gym and world class Library with LIBSYS7 and OPAC which making library accessible on a mouse click.

Incubation & Entrepreneurial Centre (IEC)
To provide yourself a chance to grow as an entrepreneur your B-School should facilitate you with incubation. Identifying the opportunities of incubation, GHS-IMR has established Incubation and Entrepreneurial Centre (IEC) with all essential facilities & support to incubate any new ideas in the starting phase.

The Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Management (PGDM) is two year, AICTE approved, full- time, programme. During the two years, the student receives academic inputs in two parts, namely, the Compulsory package and the Elective package. Distinct objectives are served by each package. Largely, the compulsory package will be in the first year and the elective packages would be in the second year. The input of the compulsory package is essential for all managers.
The aim of the compulsory package is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills and techniques, contextual understanding, and overall perspective, necessary for general management' the mixture of compulsory and elective courses helps Students to develop an in depth understanding of the interrelationships crucial to successful business management. This enables them to be more effective in their jobs, while being sensitive to the issues and challenges confronting people in the other parts of the organization. ln the second year, students get a deeper understanding of areas of their interest through a package of elective courses. Second year students may choose to concentrate on particular syllabus or areas of their interest. Since most of the students are likely to start their careers in one of the functional areas, the specialization in the second year helps build the special skills required for those areas. PGDM offers dual specialization in terms of major & minor. Students choose major & minor among; Marketing, Finance, Human Resources Management, information Technology, international Business and Operations Management & Decision Management. There are also a few compulsory courses in the second year. The second year courses have high project components so that students get more practical exposure. Following are the salient features in this institute that distinguish it from other management institutions:

A. Summer Training/ industrial tour during second year at various places in lndia and Abroad
B. Social Orientation
C.Information Technology Orientation
Pedagogy

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (recognized by AICTE) is a full time program designed to meet the challenges of rapid changes in our society. It aims at training young dynamic minds into becoming entrepreneurial managers. With the above aim in view, the concept and courses of study have been formulated using "CAPABILITIES BUILDING" as the benchmark. While the course incorporates the essential theory, endeavour and thrust to make the total programme highly practice-oriented similar to that of a physician's education:

Training Methodology is a mix of lectures and case based discussions with high focus on self-learning and practice.
Teaching and designing of each course is carried out as per detailed course plan, designed in accordance with the syllabus.
Each course is aligned with current business environment to make the learning of the students more effective.
Proportion of marks that is awarded to the students is by assessment through 60% end term examination and 40% internal assessment.
Regular interaction with the industry experts provides a clear mind set to visualize the future working of the corporate sector.

ASP.Net is an independent framework and web developers around the globe choose the ASP.Net framework above all because it never demands long codes even for complex web applications development. ASP.Net has its own built-in caching feature alongside some amazing other stuffs like early binding, native optimization, and just-in-time compilation that attracts the web developers the most.

All these features help web development companies in India to build customized '.Net' based web applications efficiently. ASP.Net developers in India are known for their capabilities of solving complex problems through their highly efficient and cost-effective ASP.NET development services. ASP.Net development companies India are skilful to build robust and highly secured enterprise solutions.

So, TopSoftwareCompanies.co has made a list of Top 10 ASP.Net Development companies in India 2022 - 2023 providing their custom web and software development services to the global audience from their development centers based in various cities of India such as Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and many others. The team of TopSoftwareCompanies.co has made this list considering many things such as the services, skills, team strength, experience, customer reviews and so on.

List of Top 10 Popular ASP.Net Development Companies in India 2022 – 2023

1. Hyperlink InfoSystem
Hyperlink InfoSystem assists their clients with the ASP.Net development service that is not open source – rather Microsoft retained ownership over the source code protected by the Microsoft Reference License. Along with that, they also provide various ASP.Net based services such as web development, app development, e-commerce development, CMS solutions, ASP.Net integration, ASP.Net migration and so on from their various office locations such as the USA, UK, Canada, UAE and India.

2. L&T Infotech
L&T Infotech has provided digital innovation services such as web development, app development, UI/UX development and various others since 1997. ASP.Net developers at L&T offer customized enterprise solutions for both internal and external requirements of their clients that can help them to increase the overall efficiency, productivity, and performance of the enterprise application.

3. Fingent
Fingent has huge involvement with ASP.NET development providing all the ASP.Net based services such as web applications, web-based interfaces, custom SharePoint-based development for EDMS and eLearning, applications for Office 365, and so on. Fingent has a successful work portfolio that speaks for them.

4. Experion
Experion has a team of development and migration experts, who utilize ASP.NET's development migration models and facilities to carry out seamless development and migration processes for global enterprises. They have possessed the specialization in ASP.NET development and migration techniques.

5. IBM
IBM has been providing custom, vigorous, first-rate .NET development services across different industry spaces since its innovation. As an accomplished multinational technology innovation organization, IBM .Net developers cautiously pick between multi-tier, microservices, and cloud-based engineering types, to guarantee that it will flawlessly suit the requirements of a specific application.

6. Clarion
Clarion offers ASP.Net development services to accelerate the business in a new direction and leverage their excellence and expertise to boost clients' business productivity. Clarion ASP.Net developers follow the agile development methods to offer an extensive range of .Net development services for customized web and app development as well as migration services.

7. Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra has delivered more than 500+ ASP.Net based web and app development solutions. Tech Mahindra ASP.Net developers are passionate coders and have sound knowledge about the industry to provide innovative customized development, migration and even integration solutions.

8. GeekyAnts
GeekyAnts provides ASP.Net development solutions that can help to boost productivity, minimize cost and Improve business outcomes. ASP.Net developers at GeekyAnts have more than 15 years of experience to develop easy-to-use, scalable, and engagingly interactive digital products, platforms and software based on customers' requirements.

9. Kellton Tech
Kellton Tech is a certified Microsoft gold partner providing high-quality customized ASP.Net applications. Kellton provides various ASP.Net development services facilitating enterprises to innovate at speed and achieve maximum efficiency. Along with that Kellton also provides ASP.Net consulting services to enterprises.

10. HData Systems
HData Systems provides an overall development process that accentuates attention to customer requirements, thorough concept verification, fast app development, extensive testing and successful final rollout. HData Systems web developers have familiarity with the ASP.NET framework that helps them to enhance and boost the custom software development process through ASP.Net that can deliver exceptional solutions.

Source: Top Software Companies.
 

Know about 'truncated papers'--CBSE’s option for Class 12 board exam 2021

The Centre as well as most states eager on holding the CBSE Class 12th board exams appear to favour a “short” or “truncated” version of the exams. It was one of the two options put forth by the Central Board of Secondary Education at the meeting of Union and state ministers held on May 23 to discuss holding the exams during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first option was to hold CBSE 12th board exams in the regular format and at designated exam centres but only in 19 “major” subjects and marking students on the “minor” subjects on the basis of their performance in the 19. However, states seem opposed to that and even the CBSE, in its presentation to the ministers, including Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank, said that if the Covid situation continues, it may not be “feasible” to conduct the exams as it will need at least three months of organise it. Most states seem opposed to this. Get quick latest updates about 12th board exams through SMS/E-mail. Click here to Subscribe.

JEE Main 2021 Likely To Be Pushed To February: Officials

JEE Main 2021: The Joint Entrance exam (JEE) Main for admission to engineering colleges across the country is likely to be held in February instead of January, according to officials.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Monday that the United States benefits greatly from Indian talent. He was replying to Irish entrepreneur Patrick Collison's tweet congratulating the incoming Twitter CEO, Parag Agrawal. The Stipe CEO in the congratulatory post wrote it was wonderful to watch Indians excelling in the technology space. Further, he mentioned that it was a reminder of the opportunity that the United States offered to immigrants. 

Outgoing CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted about his resignation on Monday. He informed that the company's current Chief Technology Officer Parag Agarwal would be his successor, effective Tuesday. Further, President and Chief Operating Officer of Salesforce, Bret Taylor would be the new chairman of the microblogging platform's board of directors. 

Dorsey would continue to serve on the company's board until the expiry of his term, which is May, next year. 

The incoming CEO joined Twitter over a decade back borrowing experience from his stay at Microsoft, Yahoo and AT&T in research positions.

His Linkedin profile mentions that Agrawal joined Twitter as a Distinguished Software Engineer in October 2011. He became the microblogging site's Chief Technology Officer in 2017.

"He has been my choice for some time now given how deeply he understands the company and its needs. Parag has been behind every critical decision that helped turn this company around," Dorsey stated in his exit note. He added that Parag is curious, probing, rational, creative, self-aware and humble.

"My trust in him as our CEO is bone-deep," Dorsey stated.

Parag did his undergrad at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. Following this, he went on to do his masters from Stanford University. He completed his PhD in Computer Science from the same place in 2012.

 The incoming Twitter CEO joins the extraordinary league of Indian origin CEOs spearheading some of the biggest names on Wall Street, as Sundar Pichai (CEO, Alphabet),  Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft),  Sandeep Mathrani (CEO, WeWork) and Shantanu Narayen (CEO, Adobe), among others. 

Founded in 1983, MIT-WPU prides itself on offering holistic education catering to an individual's educational, physical as well as spiritual well-being. The syllabus reflects the institute's pursuit to balance the requirements of the industry along with advancement in scholarly learning. With more than 1000 faculty members (including Professors of Practice and International Faculty) and over 1,00,000 global alumni, the teaching methods employed are a perfect blend of practical knowledge, industry visits, guest lectures, national immersion visits and rural immersion visits. MIT-WPU has numerous programs, events, clubs and activities undertaken throughout the year for the refinement of the student's extracurricular abilities and social skills.

At MIT-WPU, students are provided with internships to garner practical experience to complement theoretical classroom learning. Additionally, in their final semesters, they are provided with 100 per cent placement assistance through the institute's Placement Cell. Career Services offered by the Institute include placements, higher studies, internships, entrepreneur support as well as career guidance and advice. MIT-WPU believes that there are multiple facets to each individual that must be fostered for their progress.

Further, students can also avail themselves of aptitude tests, group discussions, personal interviews, resume building and presentation skills to enhance their self-confidence and prepare them to successfully face the highly competitive placement processes. The experienced team works round to clock to match the requirements of the industry as well as the capabilities and interests of the students.

Despite the pandemic and the challenges it brought along, the MIT-WPU CIAP (Centre for Industry-Academia Partnerships) team took it as an opportunity to prove their dedication to the careers of the students. Owing to their efforts, reputed companies such as IBM, HCL, Michelin India, Amdocs, Infosys, ONGC, Hitachi, Barclays, Adani Wilmar, Thermax, and Times Group amongst others have recruited from the institute. Additionally, the highest CTC offered on campus with a CTC of 37.26 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) was observed recently.

As a part of its innate focus on creating possibilities for students to upskill and compete not just nationally, but globally, MIT-WPU is now expanding its pedagogy with international faculty teaching 25 per cent of the syllabus. The faculty has been handpicked from top QS-ranked universities. The students will be taught by experienced research and industry-oriented faculty from prestigious institutions.

To be eligible for the undergraduate programs, students need to appear for the Online UGPET (Undergraduate Programs Entrance Test and/or Personal Interview) exam and similarly, to be eligible for postgraduate programs (including post-PG Diplomas) the candidate has to appear for PGPET (Postgraduate Programs Entrance Test and/or Personal Interview). Furthermore, for undergraduate programs, to be eligible, students need to have, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (10+2) from any stream with English as a passing subject, or two years/three years Diploma of Boards of Technical Education or its equivalent, or Minimum Competency and Vocational Courses (MCVC), with minimum 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reservation category) in aggregate in all the aforementioned criteria.

MIT-WPU's multidisciplinary approach to providing a premium quality educational experience to students is what makes it one of the best private universities in the country. They implement well-researched WPU methods, which bring about a perfect balance of an academic framework reinforced through experiential learning.

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