Why Nigerian youths must take up career in IT, by Aptech

Kallol Mukherjee

The Deputy Vice President – International Business, Aptech Training Institute, Kallol Mukherjee, spoke with BANKOLE ORIMISAN on the need for Nigerian students to take up a career in Information Technology that would make them become more skillful and employable. Excerpt.

What is Mission IT scholarship all about?
Mission IT scholarship is an initiative taken by Aptech to encourage deserving students to take up a career in I.T. The objective is to empower the students with excellent knowledge of IT so as to make them skilled and job-ready individuals.

How will Mission IT help students in Nigeria?
Mission IT would encourage students to take up a career in IT and help them secure the best of opportunities in the IT field. Financial assistance is always a boon for students who deserve but unable to finance their education.

How can students in Nigeria avail your scholarship programmes?
The students can walk into any Aptech center, register for a scholarship exam and score well to get up to 50 per cent scholarship.

What are the available IT courses that students study at Aptech in Nigeria?
Students can take up career starter, career professional and career builder programs. Courses under career starter are designed for younger students who are in college or have recently graduated. This includes modules such as MS Office, Advanced MS Excel, C Programming, HTML 5, Designing websites in Dreamweaver Cs5. Career Professional courses are for those who are already a part of the industry, but want to add to their current professional knowledge and be a step ahead in their careers. The courses include Java fundamentals, Aptech Certified System Administrator, MS SQL Server, App development on Android and lots more. Also, we have Career Builder courses, which includes Aptech Certified Computer Professional (ACCP), a program that not only gives you comprehensive understanding but also makes you job-ready.

What are the benefits of Aptech courses? How can students apply for Middlesex University after completion of Aptech Courses?
Aptech’s courses are designed by certified faculty and provide in-depth understanding of concepts right from the basics to the complex topics. Having 30 years of expertise in the training business, Aptech has carved a niche for itself in the I.T. business. Aptech’s courses are updated as per the latest trends and technologies, which are crucial for the student to secure next-generation jobs.

On completion of the Aptech Certified Computer Professional (ACCP) program, the student gets admitted to the final year of BSc IT (Hons) through the unique credit transfer facility. This gives the student a chance to study at any of the campuses of Middlesex University in London, Dubai, Mauritius or Malta.

What are the job opportunities open for Aptech students?
There are various job opportunities available for students after pursuing courses. Some of the job profiles are programmers, web developers, system analysts, database analysts, architects and administrators, project managers, technical writers and document specialists, software architects, solution builders and consultants. There are a lot more opportunities open for students pursuing a career in I.T.

Do your offer Degree certificate?
We have an alliance with the Middlesex University. As per this alliance, the students get a degree in BSc IT (Hons) post the completion of two years in Aptech.

What is the contribution of Aptech in IT industry Nigeria?
Aptech has been present in Nigeria since 2001. Over the past 15 years Aptech has helped produce remarkable talent in Nigeria. Having trained numerous students, Aptech has been instrumental in furthering the progress in the I.T. space in Nigeria. With trained talent come skilled professionals who shape the destiny of the future I.T. industry.