Hardware & Networking

Computer hardware broadly considers the combination of the different physical parts of a computer. On the other hand, Networking is the practice of connectivity of a group of more than one computer systems for the purpose of sharing information and data.

The professional’s involved and connected with research of computer hardware and developments of computer network are known as hardware and networking engineers. They also design and operates/supervise the process of manufacturing and installation of hardware.

Key to Success

To be successful in Hardware & Networking you should have/develop:

Flexibility and willingness to learn new things, technologies and adopt new methods of work
Logical thinking
Ability to focus and concentrate.

Scope and Opportunities

Electronics and Hardware sector in India is an ever increasing field, as per the recent surveys it is expected to grow above the $60 billion landmark. With the advent of software industry hardware and networking jobs in India have begun growing in potential.

The Job openings in hardware and networking are saturated in India at this moment. There is a minor increment in employment against the number of passed students in this year is on the lower side. Students often decide to start their own business setup in the form of assembling and maintenance.

Lifestyle & Social Status

May require working at odd hours to match international timings
Must be prepared to work till late in the evening and even on weekends
Pressure to complete tasks within deadlines

Job Profile

These are the some of the job profiles available after completion of degree course in hardware and networking as:

IT Hardware Career
Network Administrator
System Administrator
System Engineer/Desktop Engineer

Skill Sets

Excellent communication skills
Analytical Skills
Leadership and managing skills

Work Value

Dedication
Commitment
organizing
planning
co-ordination
teamwork
flexibility

Current Job Scenario

The initial salary package for a fresher is somewhere between Rs. 5000 and Rs. 8000.
A diploma holder earns around Rs.8000-10000 at the entry level.
Students with vendor certification courses can expect a salary of Rs.20000-25000.

Top Recruiters

Casio India Company
Acer India (PVT) Ltd
Microchip Technologies India in New Delhi
CMC Limited, Comarco Wireless Technologies

Course Synopsis

Course Options	CCNA	Microsoft Certified SystemsEngineer (MCSE)	RED HAT Certification	CISCO	Oracle DBA
Academic Eligibility	10+2/Graduates/Students/ Professionals	10+2/Graduates/Students/ Professionals	10+2/Graduates/Students/ Professionals	10+2/Graduates/Students/ Professionals	10+2/Graduates/Students/ Professionals
Fees	Rs. 25k to Rs. 35K	Rs. 15K to Rs. 20K	Rs. 10K to Rs. 20K	Rs. 35K to Rs. 40K	Rs.32K
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs
Duration	3 Months	3 Months	3 Months	1 Month	3 Months
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular or Part time