Engineering is a very popular choice among Indian students. After 12th, many science students enroll for B.E and B.Tech programs.
Thousands of engineering graduates pass out every year. Some get placed in reputed companies with the help of efficient placement cells in colleges. Others work hard to pursue their dream careers. But due to oversaturation in the job market, many of the engineering graduates find themselves jobless or have to be content with non-relevant and low-paying jobs.
Here is a respite. Have you completed engineering education? Are you interested in good job oriented short term PG courses?
Broadly speaking, there are numerous PG certificate courses that can be pursued after engineering. Some of the best ones are:
IoT
The internet of things or IoT refers to a system of interrelated internet-connected objects that are able to collect and transfer data over a wireless network without human intervention. These objects are embedded with electronics, software sensors, actuators, and connectivity.
Imagine that your refrigerator is connected over a network. As the refrigerator is about to run out of milk, you receive the notification on your smartphone. This is how IoT works.
Many industries including IT, Automotive and Heavy Engineering are driving the demand for IoT solutions. The demand for trained professionals in IoT is huge.
Embedded System Design
Embedded system is a system designed by the embedding of hardware and software together, for a specific function. Embedded systems can be found in all electronic products, from consumer electronics to office automation, automotive, medical devices and communications. They make the products smart and connected.
The program deals with aspects such as micro-controllers, networking and sensors.
The main task of an embedded system designer is to optimize the systems, reduce its size and cost. This program is ideal for Electrical, EC, Telecommunication and Networking engineers.
VLSI Design
Very Large Scale Integration Design, or VLSI design refers to the designing and creation of Integrated Circuit or IC by combining transistors or devices into a single chip. The ICs designed so, are used in electronic devices, computers and complex machinery. VLSI also involves aspects such as semiconductors, RAM, ROM, CPU, Circuit design etc. VLSI has emerged as a very important technology in modern electronics.
This program is ideal for Electrical, EC, and Telecommunication engineers.
Materials Management
Materials Management is a core function of supply chain management.
Material Managers determine the amount of material required and held in stock, plan for the replenishment of these stocks, create inventory levels for each type of item, and communicate information and requirements to procurement operations and the extended supply chain.
Material management deals with aspects such as planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving, storing, and controlling materials in an optimum manner.
All those professionals who are involved in areas like production, manufacturing, supply chain and quality control can boost their career prospects by pursuing this course.
Industrial Automation
Industrial automation is the use of computers or robots and information technologies for handling different processes and machinery in an industry to replace a human being. The main aim is to optimize and automate processes taking place in a plant or industry. Manufacturing, maintenance, storage, can all be automated, thanks to Industrial Automation.
Industrial automation is gaining wider acceptance because of its huge benefits, such as increased productivity, quality and safety at low costs.
Mechanical, IC, and production engineers can benefit hugely from this course.
Programming
Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. Programming can be done using a variety of computer programming languages, such as JavaScript, Python and C++.
The demand for programmers will grow in the coming years as there will always be a demand for people who know how to use computers in the best possible manner.
This program is ideal for Computer Science, IT and EC engineers. The programming courses can help them enter sectors like software design, development, IoT and software testing. Certificate in Python programming is one such course.
Substation Design
Substations are the points in the power network where transmission lines and distribution feeders are connected together through circuit breakers or switches via busbars and transformers.
Substation design involves many aspects such as layout preparation, earthing calculation, transformer sizing, power lines, structure design, circuit breakers etc.
This program is suitable for electrical engineers and has high scope and potential.
Advanced Surveying
Modern surveying uses electronic equipment and information technology. Advanced automation systems are used for surveying. Total Station, Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System have all become an essential part of surveying.
This program is beneficial for Civil Engineers. In your degree course, you must have learned the basics of surveying. This PG certificate program deals with surveying topic in detail. The program covers advanced surveying practices and equipment.
Engineering Management
The main aim of this program is to instill management skills in engineering graduates.
Engineering management is the application of the practice of management to the practice of engineering. It is a field which combines the technological problem-solving ability of engineering and the organization, administrative, and planning abilities of management so as to supervise the operational performance of engineering companies.
Employers seek engineers with the added skill of management.
Usually these programs could be anywhere between six to twelve months of duration.
If you have passed B.E or B.Tech from a recognized University or College or Institute, you can opt for the PG certificate course of your interest and can land your dream job. All the best!
