A unique aspect of the Institute of Advanced Networking Technology is that it offers integrated certifications in IT training at probably the lowest price in the IT education industry.
In the changing world scenario with regard to industry and the job market, there is now a compelling need for skilled workers. However, the definition of ‘skill’ in India, and the world in general, has also changed over recent years. India is relatively a young nation with about 28 million youth population being added every year. Over 50% of its population is below 25 years while 65% is aged below 35. In 2020, the average age of an Indian is expected to be 29 years, while it will be 37 for China and 48 for Japan. As former President Pranab Mukherjee once said in a CII event, “We often boast about India’s demographic dividend. But the question that arises is what we do with this if we cannot skill them, if we cannot educate them and cannot enhance their employability.”
THE PORTFOLIO
IANT offers career courses in networking and software, security, disruptive technology, etc. For career courses students can pay fees in easy installments. The cost of the bundled certifications is the lowest in the market with fees ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 40,000. International curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest technology is what sets IANT apart from its competitors. IANT trains first-time job seekers in all major IT courses. It also trains the existing IT workforce in disruptive technologies and high-end technologies, equipping them with global certifications.
In that sense, IANT is a unique training company which identified the need of the students to get calibrated with global certifications; hence the certifications were made part of the course curriculum and are offered at highly subsidized rates. “We probably offer all the major certifications at the lowest price in the world and also provide official curriculums of major technology companies,” says Dr. Kherani.
IANT has launched its own customized advanced Learning Management Solution (LMS) for better learning of students. The LMS has world-class content, videos, simulations and also virtual labs. Students can access their course from any place; all they need is a regular internet connection. The content can also be accessed through mobile phone too. IANT also provides best quality of books which are printed in four colour to help them understand the content in the most effective way. “All the major international certifications such as CompTIA, Red Hat, Star Certification, Oracle are integrated into the curriculum itself. Our students have contributed immensely to the Indian IT industry. As such, IANT has established the value of certified professionals in the IT industry. These certifications have helped the students create credibility value about their skills and thus become preferred choice for recruitment,” he says. The company has an exclusive tie-up with ALL IT JOB which is the only IT job portal of its kind in India.
WHY FRANCHISING?
The company believes in creating success stories and strongly supports the government’s mission of creating entrepreneurs. This is what has triggered the idea of franchising. “Franchising also adds synergy of likeminded people and propels faster growth. Franchising is evolving as a very successful model across India. IANT also has a time-tested and successful franchising model and hence we have the absolute belief that it will pave the way for our future growth,” says Dr. Kherani. The company is looking for franchisee partners who have a genuine passion for training. “A partner who would have empathy for the students and like to make profits keeping in mind that he or she is doing great service to the nation by creating a skilled workforce for the emerging India,” Dr. Kherani adds. Timely support, rock-solid strategies and strong relationships are factors that have made IANT a strong organisation with dedicated franchisees.
THE WAY FORWARD
In the next one year, IANT is planning to add 50 new centres to its existing network of 110+ centres. “The plan is to establish a strong network of 300 centres across India and in some strategic international markets in the coming three years,” Dr. Kherani shares. The primary target is to expand in Mumbai, Delhi and NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata. “In the next phase we would increase our footprint in Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Patna, Ambala and Siliguri. In the third phase we would expand in Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” Dr.Kherani adds.
ASPIRING TO BE THE BEST IN IT TRAINING
In this interview, Dr. R F Kherani, Chairman, Institute of Advanced Networking Technology, elaborates about the role played by the institute and its growth plans
What makes IANT one of the premium IT institutes in India?
The Institute of Advanced Networking Technology (IANT) is an IT training company, globally recognised for international certification training. IANT is an ISO 14001-2015: 9001-2015 and 27001-2013 certified company. It is the only institute of its kind which offers all the major IT courses under a single umbrella so as to make our students employable. Being a premier partner of CompTIA, Red Hat, Star Certification, IANT offers these international certifications at a highly subsidized rate – a benefit which can’t be offered by any institute across India. Our advanced customized LMS (Learning Management Solution) created by in-house experts keeps getting evolved as per the needs of the 21st century learning needs.
What training and support do you offer the franchise partners?
IANT provides ongoing training and support to its franchise partners. It offers a complete training package to franchisees and their team on how to run a training centre along with technical training to trainers, sales trainingto counsellors and marketing executives, sales support visits by experienced and highly trained sales managers, regular quality audit, regular student assessment support, and placement support with a dedicated team of experienced manpower. Besides, we provide backend support with efficient ERP and LMS software.
How do you maintain long-term relation with your franchise partners?
IANT has grown to a company with 110+ centres without seeking franchisee partners. This strong team of franchisee partners has joined hands with IANT only because of strong word of-mouth endorsement.
What is IANT aiming to achieve in the long run?
We want to achieve the following:
>> Be the first Indian IT company to offer Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) training across the globe.
>> Play a vital role in training IT/cyber security professionals across the globe, safeguard our nation from cyber threats, develop opportunities, and eradicate unemployment from our country.
>> Empower 10 crore youth of India against cyber war by year 2020.
>> Facilitate international certification for students at the world’s lowest price.
>> Make IANTians the first choice for recruiters and companies across
the globe.
>> Maintain the trust reposed by international IT certification companies on IANT.
>> Create skilled and qualified IT manpower for the digital age.
>> Make optimum use of technology in the education industry by
offering learning ease and affordability.
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