BWI: Sify collaborates with LIVE, Loyola College, Chennai to offer job-oriented Training in Learning Design

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Source: Sify Limited
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 11:31 AM IST (06:01 AM GMT)
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Sify collaborates with LIVE, Loyola College, Chennai to offer job-oriented Training in Learning Design


Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sify Software Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ : SIFY), today announced their collaboration with Loyola Institute of Vocational Education (LIVE), Loyola College, to offer job-oriented certificate program in Learning Design. This collaboration would set the platform for students to acquire human and academic excellence from LIVE and necessary technical exposure from Sify's expertise to enter the elearning industry as 'Instructional Designers'.

Sify with its experience of a decade in the learning industry has rolled out this program to meet the growing demand for qualified 'Instructional Designers'.

About Learning Design Certificate Program (LDCP)

The Learning Design Certificate Program (LDCP) is most appropriate for individuals who are willing to explore elearning and pursue 'Instructional Design' as a career. LDCP is a 6 months credit-based certificate course delivered as instructor-led classroom session. The program is designed with an objective to provide the students with adequate job exposure in the elearning industry. Qualified elearning professionals from Sify would deliver the training to impart specialized skill sets and make the candidates industry-ready.

Mr. Devraj Shetty, Senior VP and Head, Sify eLearning, commenting on the collaboration said, "The current growth in the learning industry has increased the demand for skilled/qualified instructional designers at various levels. This program would be first-of-its kind to impart specialized job skills and prepare them as Instructional Designers. We would also develop similar programs to contribute towards the skill development initiative in the learning industry."

Prof. B.R. Jayachandran, Deputy Director, LIVE, mentioned that this collaboration would definitely close the existing skill gap in learning industry with Sify's expertise and LIVE's commitment to the student community. He also added, "As graduates from any discipline are eligible for this program, this would be a good opportunity for the fresher with good communication and written skills to enter the job market".

LDCP - Admission

The program would commence in the first week of August 2011 and students can approach LIVE, Loyola College for admission procedure. To select the first batch of candidates for this program, Sify would do an initial screening for communication and written skills.

For more information about the program, click on http://www.sifyelearning.com/ldcp.html

About Sify Technologies

Sify is among the largest Managed Enterprise and Consumer Internet Services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a comprehensive range of products delivered over a common telecom data network infrastructure reaching more than 625 cities and towns in India.

A significant part of the company's revenue is derived from Corporate Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications solutions, security, network management services, enterprise applications and hosting. Sify is a recognized ISO 9001:2008 certified service provider for network operations, data center operations and customer support, and for provisioning of VPNs, Internet bandwidth, VoIP solutions and integrated security solutions, and ISO / IEC 20000 - 1:2005 certified for Internet Data Center operations. Sify has also established a formidable reputation in the emerging Cloud Computing market and is today regarded as a thought leader in the domain. Sify has licenses to operate NLD (National Long Distance) and ILD (International Long Distance) services and offers VoIP back haul to long distance subscriber telephony services. The company is India's first enterprise managed services provider to launch a Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver managed security services.

Sify also caters to global markets in the specialized domains of eLearning Services and Remote Infrastructure Management Services.

Sify Software was established with the cumulative experience gained over the last decade in Infrastructure Management, Data centre Operations and the business of Connectivity. It aims to be a solutions company that provides applications and services to improve business efficiencies of its current clients and prospect client bases.

Consumer services include broadband home access and the ePort cyber café chain across more than 230 cities and towns in India. Very recently, Sify also introduced a whole host of services for the retail consumer on the Consumer cloud platform, thereby becoming among the first to do so in India. The consumer services also operate two of the most popular portals in India, Sify.com and Samachar.com.

For more information about Sify, visit www.sifycorp.com.

About Sify Software Limited

Sify Software Limited (thereby referred to as Sify) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sify Technologies Limited. Sify caters to global markets in the specialized domains of eLearning Services and Remote Infrastructure Management Services. The eLearning Services designs, develops, and delivers state-of-the-art digital learning solutions for non-profit, for-profit organizations, and governmental organizations in the fields of Information technology, engineering, environment, healthcare, education, and BFSI. Sify has delivered over 6000 hours of learning content to Fortune 500 companies.

About LIVE, Loyola College

Loyola College is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. The college offers undergraduates and post-graduates degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and commerce. Loyola Institute of Vocational Education (LIVE), an autonomous institute of Loyola College, Chennai offers vocational education relevant to present times at affordable costs. LIVE enables the students to secure employment in various specialized sectors. LIVE offers job oriented Certificate courses, Diploma courses, and PG Diploma courses in various branches.


CONTACT DETAILS
Praveen Krishna, Corporate Communications, Sify Limited, +91 (44) 22540777 (extn.2055), praveen.krishna@sifycorp.com
Kasturi Bashyam, Investor Relations, Sify Limited, +91 (44) 2254-0777 (ext. 2114), Kasturi.bashyam@sifycorp.com

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