NIIT partners with Virtusa

NIIT a global talent development corporation, together with Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ: VRTU), a global information technology (IT) services company, launched an enterprise Java specialist program, "Head Start to Virtusa through NIIT", to enhance the quality of Java educational experience in Sri Lanka on par with industry standards.

The MoU was signed by General Manager Virtusa Corporation, Sri Lanka, Madu Ratnayake and COO, MMBL CyberSkills (Pvt) Ltd., Subramaniam Muralidharen, NIIT's business partner in Sri Lanka. This partnership will provide state-of-the-industry education and expertise to the students.

Madu Ratnayake said, "The partnership will build industry-academia relationship and provide students a platform for gearing up to the challenges of the corporate world.

Virtusa provides opportunities for graduates to work at the organization and enjoy the benefits of working in a professional and growth-oriented environment.

The objective of the program is to build capacity by creating an industry ready Java talent pool that will be ready for the enterprises which would help the industry to reward with the Java education system. "Head Start to Virtusa with NIIT" will provide a foundation to IT graduates for their career as Java professionals. The program is industry application oriented and consists of the technologies used by enterprises coupled with an internship.

The course duration will be three months followed by a three months internship at Virtusa Corporation. This is a great opportunity for students as they obtain the theory and the practical aspects in one program.

COO MMBL CyberSkills (Pvt) Ltd., Subramaniam Muralidharen said, "NIIT, based on its deep understanding and expertise in IT training is pleased to be associated with Virtusa a global IT company enriched by its unique delivery methodology. We will continue to be involved in developing the curriculum to build talented Java professionals in accord to global trends and innovation facilitating to the needs of the industry".

Students who have completed a B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or any other degree related to IT, or a complementary qualification such as BCS, DNIIT, Higher Diploma, BIT leading to a degree can enter this program.