Career after PGDCA

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is a course about computer science. The duration of the course is one year. It trains the students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer software and its application. The topics covered are web programming, operating system and Database Management Systems (DBMS).

A career after PGDCA can be full of opportunities. The one year course opens the doorway to a plethora of career options to choose from, such as traditional computers science fields like software developer, web developer, computer language programmer, web designer and unconventional field of being an ethical hacker.

Career after PGDCA depends on the chosen option after the course as it provides training on all aspects of computer science. The scope is immense as the computer and IT field is growing at a high speed and the future also looks extremely bright for this course.

PGDCA is a professional course and is meant for graduate students but unlike other professional courses of two years such as MBA, MCA and M.Tech, this course is of shorter duration.

Why do PGDCA?

It is just a one-year professional level course to empower you with computer knowledge and software programming skills. If one does this course at a reputed college, there are many job opportunities after the course. Also, some students choose to go for higher courses after PGDCA, such as MSc IT, MCA, MSc CS.

After doing the course one can join various sectors like banking and finance, hospitality services, and health services.

Job roles after PGDCA

• Software Engineer: The job role requires one to analyse the user requirements. Based on these requirements one need to write and test the codes, refine and rewrite as required. Software engineers research, design and write new software programs, and develop the existing software programs. Other responsibilities include creating technical specifications, write operational documentation and work closely with other staff. The required skillsets to become a software engineer are - technical competency, knowledge of computer technologies, and a creative, logical and analytic approach. The average base salary of a Software Engineer is Rs 564,422 per year.

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  Computer Programmer & Analyst: The job role involves defining, testing, analyzing and maintaining new software applications. One needs to write code, do the testing, and analyze software programs and applications. The programmer/analyst researches, designs, document and modify software programs and applications. One needs to work closely with the programmers, developers and designers, and assist in defining software development project plans. The skillset includes the problem-solving approach, software design and development knowledge, analyzing information, C language, software debugging, testing, and documentation. The average base salary of a computer programmer & analyst in India is Rs 428,496 per year.
• IT Consultant: The job responsibilities include collaborating with in-house technical staff and managing IT initiatives, understanding business objectives and customer requirements. They need to offer strategic advice on using technology to achieve the targets and also revise existing systems. The IT Consultant must support the new technology implementation. This role requires excellent communication skills, problem-solving aptitude and superior technical expertise. One must have the ability to troubleshoot software, hardware and network problems, should be an experienced person in project management, databases, and various operating systems. In India, the average base pay of an IT Consultant is Rs 8L per year.
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• Information Security Analyst: It is a crucial role that requires keeping the company's proprietary and sensitive information secure. Security analyst improves the organization's overall security posture. They work inter-departmentally to find and correct flaws in programs, solutions and security systems and also recommend additional measures to strengthen the security systems. Their job responsibilities include ensuring that the digital assets of the company are protected from unauthorized access. The average base salary of an Information security analyst in India is Rs 5L per annum.
• Project Manager: The Project Manager is responsible for managing crucial client projects and supervises all aspects of the projects. The responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within scope and budget. Project Manager assigns responsibilities in the team, set deadlines and monitor and summarize progress of the project. The job responsibilities include coordinating with internal resources, departments and vendors and assisting while defining the project scope and objectives. The person must ensure technical feasibility and involve all stakeholders. He/She must measure project performance using appropriate techniques and tools. They must perform risk management, develop diagrams, spreadsheets and process maps and perform other related duties as assigned. The average base pay of the project manager in India is Rs 15L per year.
• Java Developer: They are responsible for designing and developing applications. They act as the support structure for the business and help in improving user experience and recommends new solutions. An essential aspect of the Java developer's day-to-day responsibilities is understanding the most appropriate tools, languages and methodologies to use for a particular problem or solution. They mainly design, develop, implement, and maintain java application phases, software and code. Also, perform software analysis, debugging, testing, programming and recommend changes. The basic average pay of a Java Developer in India is Rs 5L per year.

If one is inclined towards the computer-related field, a career after PGDCA can indeed be interesting and rewarding. The top companies that hire PGDCA certified professionals are - Google, Dell, BSNL, Robert Bosch, BSNL, Airtel and others. 

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