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Till Skiltek entered the fray, the computer arena was crowded with Goliaths. Big names with big plans. And they all first thought hardware. Then considered software ............ may be, and never considered training. Every entrant played the game by these set rules.

It all began in March 1985 when a dynamic entrepreneur, Soman S.P., rebelled and entered the computer game. By these years Skiltek made its mark as a unique computer education centre joining hands with the largest computer education network, the DOEACC Department of Electronics under Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India. Also Skiltek Computer Centre (Training Division of Skiltek Computers Pvt. Ltd.) is a study centre of Punjab Technical University courses for computer/Management Discipline.

Yesterday Skiltek was just another little entrant. Today it talks about computer education with authority. And people listen and follow. Yes, Skiltek rebelled. And broke the rules to get where it is. But isn't that what being a leader is all about?

Skiltek is the only serious movement that has taken computer education to the grass root levels. Skiltek Computer Centre (SCC) is ushering in a new era in computer education in the country. With a variety of long term and short term computer courses incorporating the latest in every field, Skiltek has set the trend for serious world class computer education in India.

The resource Bank of SCC is set up to guide the students in realising their career plans. These cells are also proving to be of invaluable assistance to prospective employers, as a one stop source of meaningfully trained computer professionals of all cadres.

Skiltek Computer Centre offers different categories of courses viz. Courses of Department of Electronics under Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India (DOEACC), Post Graduate Diploma, Under Graduate Diploma and short term courses. Special short term Package options to suit the requirement of executives/ employees/school or college going students are also available.

Skiltek Computer Centre is accredited to conduct higher level DOEACC course under Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. DOEACC has four levels of courses O, A, B and C levels certifying Foundation, Advanced Diploma, MCA and M.Tech level respectively. Skiltek Computer Centre is accredited to conduct O, A and B level Courses.

Of career oriented computer education and moulding qualitative manpower for the fast growing Information Technology (IT) industry in India. DOEACC is the brainchild of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and functions under the Department of Electronics (DoE), Ministry of Information Technology, Govt. of India.

Under DOEACC, computer training institutes/organizations in the non-formal sector, subject to adherence to well defined norms and criteria, are granted accreditation for conducting specified levels of courses. These courses are: 'O' - a Foundation level, 'A' - an Advanced Diploma level, 'B' - an MCA level and 'C' - an  M.Tech level in Computer Science. The syllabi and the examination questions for the courses are developed by an expert panel drawn from academia, industry and Government.

Software development is the world's fastest growing industry. With a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.5%, it is poised for accelerated growth in the coming years. Keeping pace with the growth in global software industry, Indian software industry has also registered one of the fastest growth rates.
 

By the year 2002, Indian software exports are expected to reach US $ 10 billion. DOEACC and accredited institutions too is playing its part-by laying special emphasis on software training in all its levels of courses.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has recognized 'O' Level  and 'A' Level examinations conducted by Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) scheme equivalent to Foundation Course and Advanced Diploma Level Course for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government vide notification Nos.F-18-23/98-TD. V/TS-IV dated 01.03.96 and 10.04.96. DOEACC Courses are recognized by All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Private Sector Undertakings, banks etc. DOEACC qualifiers are eligible for registration in employment exchanges for job assistance. DOEACC Diploma is also recognized for jobs in multinational and national companies.

'B' level qualification is recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, equivalent to MCA degree for purpose of services and employment in Government, vide. Government of India gazette notification No. F.2/6/97/-T.S. III A (.)54 dated 11, November, 2000.

'A' level examination of DOEACC has been declared as equivalent to Fundamental Information Technology Engineer's Examination (FE-SS) of Japan. The qualification are also eligible for employment in Japan and also in Japanese MNCs  in Asia and other countries. 'B' (MCA) level qualifiers are eligible for H1-B VISA.

Three major components of the DOEACC scheme are: Accreditation, Registration and Examination.

vACCREDITATION
          The major considerations governing accreditation are:

vREGISTRATION
With the DOEACC Society, registration is a pre-requisite for candidates appearing in the examinations. Registration is valid for a specified period. A candidate can register only for one particular level, viz, O, A, B or C, at a time. Registration is open to candidates throughout the year. However, cutoff dates have been prescribed, with reference to January & July examinations.

vEXAMINATIONS
The DOEACC Society, Government of India, conducts examinations for all the levels, twice each year, in January and July, at several cities and towns including those in the remote areas of the country. These examinations are conducted independently and are overseen by an Examination Board consisting of experts/professionals from premier academic institutes and software houses.

 

SYLLABUS

The Syllabi for the different levels are designed and finalised by a Syllabus Committee for each level, consisting of academicians and professionals from the computer field including representatives from the IT industry. Syllabi are updated at very short intervals to meet the requirements of the industry.

 

PROVIDING THOROUGH GUIDANCE

In the rapidly changing world of Information Technology and Computer Software, the faculty needs to be updated. For this purpose, the DOEACC Society organises 'Faculty Development Programmes', from time to time, at different places in the country, for the professionals engaged in imparting training in various accredited institutes.

 

CASTING THE IDEAL CAREER MOULD

The DOEACC scheme provides improving career opportunities in the field of Computer Software and Information Technology. The basic entry levels is a 10+2 or 10+ITI qualification. There is also a provision for horizontal entry at higher levels for students and professionals with university degree qualifications. Depending on the educational qualifications, a student can select one of the four levels of O/A/B/C. The DOEACC qualifications are recognised for Government jobs too.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES