Another area where we see great potential is IT training retail market. A new space where we see great scope is in the e-learning space. Customers realise the value of time and money and this technology will enable large groups of students/professionals spread across distant geographies to come together and participate in IT Training session.

CIOL: Explain briefly about the courses you provide in India and the target market.

AKS: The IT industry increasingly requires individuals who are well rounded business professionals and not just programmers. Today IT recruits are expected to understand how a business works, the multiple processes involved as well as better presentation and problem solving skills.

We provide our students with high end training modules and specialized certification courses to IT professionals and the developer community. Besides providing students with world class facilities and trainers we also try to inculcate in them a professional outlook so that they are prepared for the corporate world.

New Horizons India offers courses across a wide spectrum of technologies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Redhat and across skill sets such as applications, programming, database animation, networking etc. In addition, the company offers a large number of courses in business skills and soft skills. New Horizons also has a very vast offering in the e-learning space.

CIOL: There are several training companies present in the Indian market place. What is your USP?

AKS: New Horizons is currently offering technical training in several areas, extending from graphic/web design, information security, operating systems, groupware, multimedia, programming to desktop publication and networking to name a few.

In addition to the above, based on over 25 years of industry experience, we realized that individuals needed to expand their skill sets and capabilities if they were to compete effectively in today’s job market and grow their career. Keeping this in mind, we provide our students with an extra edge by complementing our core course offering with business skills training.

Also referred to as “soft skills,” business skills training cover multiple topic areas, including – Project Management, Supply-Chain Management, Customer-Relationship Management, Retailing, Time Management, Leadership, Communications, Presentations, Sales and Customer Service Management, Interviewing, Negotiating, Finance and more.