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TCS to replicate corporate training abroad

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THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will replicate its

corporate training model in overseas lands apart from it’s corporate training

house in Techno Park in Thiruvanthapuram. This need rose after TCS decided to

recruit additional local staff in its respective regions, across the globe.

About 400 to 500 foreign staff are expected to come on board within the next

three to four months.

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Last year the corporate training was held thrice, overseas, twice in the US

and once in Budapest. This year apart from US and Europe, Japan is also on the

cards.

TCS, vice president for education and training, R Narayanan said, "We

have been recruiting locals in our overseas branches and felt the urge to

provide them the corporate training that is offered in India. It is important

for all TCS employees to be induced into the company and given the feel of the

corporate operations. Earlier we have been recruiting in 30s and 40s and this

year its in hundreds and replicating this in the respective region is viable

than flying them down here."

Every employee joining TCS, is welcomed by a four month corporate training

program held in Thiruvananthapuram. Started in 1996, this program has received

the highest Golden Peacock award, instituted by the World Quality Council for

imparting training.

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"The training is held in this city because it is away from the maddening

pressure of projects. Quality of life, cost, connectivity, water, absence of

distractions like discos, pubs, etc, are some of the other benefits of this

place," said Narayanan.

Some of the modules of the training include technology, platform,

application, business skill, technical skill and "light" skills. Apart

from these they are also enhanced on their analytical, implementation,

communication and personality skills. At any given point of time, there are

about 600 candidates undergoing this training.

TCS, apart from being the country’s largest software exporter is also one

of the largest employer in the IT industry. This year, inspite of the recession,

it had promised to increase its staff’s strength by about 5000.

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