ASM Group of Institutes has announced that it will adopt cloud computing curricula from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate global initiative into its mainstream college syllabus to help develop the next generation of cloud professionals. The cloud computing content from AWS Educate will be offered as part of PGDM in Emerging Technology by the ASM Group of Institutes programs starting in August, 2020.

 The AICTE-approved postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) of 2 years is a unique program that enables students to learn cutting edge in-demand skills in Emerging Technologies such as cloud computing, AI & ML, Big Data, Data Science etc. Today’s managers are expected to understand the big picture and be conversant with the latest trends and technology so that they can go from just managing people to managing technology. Unlike general-purpose management programs, the course is designed to create employable and industry-ready digital managers who are fit for roles like Cloud practitioner, Cloud Associates, Cloud Professionals, Data Analysts, HR Analyst, AI & ML professionals, Cloud Sales & Purchase Manager, Cloud Engineer, AWS Networking Specialist, AWS System Integrator, Agile Product Managers, Project Managers etc who have a high in demand in the current COVID-19 Digital Transformation era.

The program gives access to AWS Educate Cloud curriculum along with specialised management courses from Harvard Business Publishing and IIMBx- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore along with interactive virtual classrooms and live sessions by reputed IIM Bangalore faculties.

Eligibility criteria includes three/four years Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Application/ Computer Science/ Electronics /Electrics and Tele Communication.

 Highlights of the curriculum

• 5 AWS Cloud degree approved courses along with corresponding pathways & Badges.
• 6 Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) online courses in blended mode.
• 2 IIMBx – IIM Bangalore Online courses in blended mode.
• Along with other Technical as well as management courses as per AICTE- All India Counsel of Technical

Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman of ASM group of Institutes said, “Digital Transformation has brought about a rapid change in organizations worldwide creating a huge demand for skilled Cloud professionals.  To fill this growing demand, ASM is proud to collaborate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch India’s first Postgraduate Diploma Program, which integrates AWS Educate Cloud Curriculum for management students. With this partnership, we will be equipping students with skills in cloud computing required at a global platform using real-world tools thus creating industry-ready competent techno-management professionals.”

All students participating in the  PGDM in Emerging Technology by the ASM Group of Institutes  programs will be enrolled in AWS Educate, Amazon’s global initiative to provide students comprehensive resources for building skills in the cloud, and be provided with AWS Promotional Credits to gain real-world, hands-on experience using AWS cloud technology. 

Supporting this effort is the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), a not-for-profit industry association and the apex body for the technology industry in India. NASSCOM will facilitate greater industry participation by engaging key employers in information technology (IT) and information technology enabled services (ITES) segments in India, to build a talent pipeline equipped with cloud skills.