Saturday, July 14, 2012

Careers in Hardware and Networking


Computer hardware is hot field nowadays. As the use of computer, networking equipment and mobile phones are increasing so the technical problems related with them are also increasing. More and more qualified people are required to repair computer and related hardware. Individuals, corporate and government organizations all are using computers to do work efficiently and quickly.
A qualified hardware professional deals with various hardware components such as computer systems, chips, motherboard, RAM, circuit boards, processor, modems, external hard disks, printers and keyboards. So, in order to be successful in hardware and network industry, candidates should have flare towards technical and analytical field. Hardware specialists are required to look after software components as well to ensure that computers work faster and efficiently with various software’s. A hardware professional with networking skills have advantage over the person who has only hardware knowldge.
Course Details
Institutes offering hardware courses offer various modules on assembling computers and repairing them while networking courses focus on various methods of connecting computers to share data seamlessly. Many private and government institutes offer hardware and network courses ranging from certificate level to master degree level. Many reputed institutes even conduct their own entrance exams for entry to graduate and postgraduate degree programs.
Career Prospects
Hardware and networking professionals can find ample job opportunities in different sectors such as films, banking, education, media, hardware, animation, and networking product manufacturing and entertainment.
Based on the technical expertise one can be appointed at different positions such as PC assembler, system integrator, networking professional, PC technician, peripheral engineer, technical support executive, computer manufacturer, system administrator, computer chip designer, electronic data processing managers and system engineers. On the other hand one can start one’s own hardware assembling firms to develop hardware and network computers depending on the demand and needs of different clients.
Many job opportunities are available in software companies, hardware manufacturing companies, system design companies, call centres, telecom companies, hardware repair shops and BPOs. The professionals are required keep themselves at par with the changing technology.

Institutions
·         Jetking, Mumbai
·         9Vision IT Corporates Center, Noida
·         Aaris Networks Training Institute, Banglore
·         Abacus Solutions, Banglore
·         Academy of Embedded Technology, New Delhi
Top courses:
  • Certification in Hardware and Networking
  • Cisco
  • Diploma In Computer Hardware
  • Diploma In Networking
  • JCHNE
  • JCHNP
  • Linux
  • MNA
  • N+
  • Network Security
  • Red Hat Certification
  • Security+
Job roles in Hardware and Networking:
  • Field service technician
  • Help desk technician/Network support technician
  • Intranet Specialist
  • IT administrator
  • IT technician
  • Network administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Security Database development and administration
  • System administrator
  • System Engineer
  • Technical Engineer/Computer Hardware Engineer
  • Technical support
Remuneration:
A fresher can start a with a package of Rs.10,000-12,000 per month. With certification from reputed and recognized organizations you can get a nearly Rs. 20,000-25,000 per month.

2 comments:

  1. I am amazed to know that if I graduate from a recognized institute, I may earn up to Rs. 20,000 to 25,000 to begin with! I am aiming to become a PC technician and will apply for a course from one of your mentioned institutes. Here you can get more info about these courses.

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  2. Our training will be handled in either weekday or weekends program depends on members requirement. We do offer Fast-Track Networking Training in Gurgaon and One-to-One Networking Training in Gurgaon. Here are the significant points we cover under this Networking course Syllabus Network basics, Wired computer-to-computer connections, Network-to-network connections, Wired internetworking devices, Wired correspondence standards, Wireless networking, Security threats and relief, Security practices, Network access control, Monitoring, Troubleshooting. Every point will be covered in generally practical manner with examples.


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