SSI ties up with Madras University

Chennai-based SSI, provider of software development, consulting and training solutions, has entered into an agreement with the University of Madras where in students enrolled in SSI's IMPACT and SMARTSTART courses would be certified by the University's Internet Community College. The Internet Community College has been established by the Center of Research on New International Economic Order (CReNIEO) and the Department of Adult and Continuing Education for offering socially relevant, career oriented IT programs.

According to the agreement, students completing SMARTSTART would obtain the Certified Professional in Application Programming'. IMPACT students would be awarded 'Certified Professional in Application Software Development' at the completion of the first year and a 'Certified Professional in Advanced Application Software Development' at the completion of the second year. SMARTSTART is a six-month foundation course for developers. IMPACT is a two-year career program covering core concepts in programming and software development.

Students enrolling in these courses are also eligible for loans at attractive terms from the Union Bank of India.

"We are proud to be associated with the University of Madras and delighted that they have recognized the quality and credibility of the SSI training system. This tie-up reinforces our commitment to provide high-value, high-quality educational programs to our students," says BG Menon, CEO, SSI Education.