Monday, April 27, 2020

Jaro Education – Bringing hands-on learning experience in executive education sphere


In B-schools and management institutes, providing hands-on learning experience to the students is imperative considering the nature of the sector they will be foraying in. Though relatively new, experiential learning has been integrated in the curriculum by most of the top management institutes because in a business environment that is being constantly being disrupted with advancement in technology, the traditional brick and mortal system of education doesn’t seem to be working anymore.

Through hands-on practice in a simulated corporate-like environment with real time business projects and case, the idea of learning in most top PGDM and MBA colleges goes beyond the traditional instructional approach. Considering the comprehensive curriculum and an interactive pedagogy, it is of no wonder that students prefer full time MBA and PGDM courses. However, as much career scope these courses hold, their online counterparts have proven to be equally effective owing to the initiatives by Ed-tech companies like Jaro Education. From Strategic Management Programme, AGMP Program, EMBA Course, DBA to Hybrid PGDM course, the choice of online courses Jaro Education offers is numerous.

With so many online courses out there, what sets these executive management courses apart? For one, immersive learning experience is something that is generally not inculcated in the curriculum of online courses. This is why, working professionals who wish to pursue further studies without having to compromise their job and family life can now have the best of both worlds. "Our courses are accelerated yet interactive incorporates with case study based learning and simulation projects, enabling learning to gain an in-depth industry knowledge,” said Jaro Education, CEO Dr Sanjay Salunkhe. For instance, the IIM certificate courses include intensive campus learning in addition to two way interactions through virtual classrooms. In addition, the EMBA Programs also provide simulated live market exposure to the students under the mentorship of faculty experts.

Recently, Jaro Education also joined hands with IMT Ghaziabad to offer Executive Programme in Business Management along with a curriculum that is focused on leadership and a pedagogy that is based on experiential learning.  Since gaining experience and staying updated with the current business trends is crucial for corporate executives, the executive courses by Jaro Education are can give them a shot in the arm.

Friday, April 24, 2020

Looking at the grim reality of our education system amid Covid-19 crisis




The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted our lives in ways that have never been imagined before. From health, hospitality to education, every sector is bearing a share of their own load. Schools and colleges have been shut down that has undoubtedly affected the course of syllabus completion for children. However, what never was a mainstream in Indian education space is proving to be a major relief today – online learning.

Many schools have started leveraging meeting platforms with videoconferencing features in order to deliver classes online. These platforms offer equal opportunity to both schools and students to deliver lessons, raise doubts and assign home works. However, while this has been largely adopted in the urban areas where affluent schools are located, low-income students and those living in the rural parts of the country fall behind. This is because, to hold online classes, seamless internet connectivity is required which is something that is hard to come by in the hinterlands.

Moreover, accessibility to online classes require smart devices like laptop, desktop or mobile phones and add to that a separate study room with quiet spaces. While these may be an everyday use for relatively wealthy people, for students from poor economic background, these are the luxury they can’t afford. Living in compact spaces with joint families, getting a special room allocated for study purpose remains out of the question.

While ed-tech companies are doing their best way possible to help students and educational institutions to leave the ‘learning’ part uncompromised despite the nationwide lockdown, apparently, the focus has been largely in the urban areas. With that said, isn’t it crucial to address the accessibility challenges first? Additionally, Non-English medium schools and colleges should also be taken into consideration and therefore, e-learning apps should roll out learning contents in English as well as vernacular languages. Since many teachers are also not used to looking at the camera and conducting classes online, they should be trained once the lockdown is over because disruptions are sudden and unexpected and it is crucial that we remain prepared and well-equipped beforehand to deal with it.

While it may be challenging for educational institutions to embrace online learning since it has never been a part of our curriculum, in the coming times, integrating online content in the regular curriculum may transform the education system of our country like never before.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Top certificate courses that can help you boost your income

Degree programs have proven to increase your chances of getting a higher-paying job. However, majority of these programs are expensive and can take up to 3 or more years to complete. Certificate programs, an alternative to degree programs, are gaining popularity for numerous reasons. These short-term training programs often take less time to complete than a degree. They can help you develop the skills and experiences required for a particular job. Listed below are the top certificate programs in the field of IT that are likely to help you boost your income:

Networking


Networking includes the designing, construction and establishment of physical equipment such as cables, bridge, hub, router and switch amongst others. It is also referred to as the backbone of IT industry. ATL Foundation provides the best-in-class networking certification with an extensive curriculum so that you can easily land in your dream job.

Information Security


With the increase in number of businesses going digital these days, the threat of data compromise has also increased exponentially. In majority of the cases, several studies suggest that human error leads to compromising of the records. ISEH certification by ATL Foundation offers advance learning in data security so that you can become experts in the industry.

Cloud Computing


In past several years, cloud computing has emerged to be an area within the IT sector that has witnessed exponential growth. Huge funds have been infused by the investors for the development of cloud computing. Cloud computing certification can help you in landing in some of the best jobs in the industry today.

Internet Marketing

At present, internet is the most powerful technology connecting billions of people across the world. Unlike the traditional marketing method, internet marketing offers better audience reach with lesser monetary expenditure. Today, there are a number of jobs out there in the market for the experts in this field.