Frequently Asked Questions

•  What is an Embedded System?

  • Electronic devices that incorporate a computer (usually a microprocessor) within their implementation

  • Often the user of the device is not even aware that a computer or microprocessor is present.

  • Embedded Software: Application specific computing and control software implemented on a hardware, which is designed to perform some specific functions. Few examples:

  • Mobile communication systems

  • Intelligent home appliances

  • Entertainment systems.

  • Onboard control system for land , air and surface vehicles

•  Why Embedded Systems as a Career?

  A Promising Career with plenty of opportunities

  • Currently Embedded Systems domain is hot and has huge potential for those who pursue it
  • It is estimated that today the semiconductor industry in India employs approximately:

  • 15,000 Chip Design Engineers
  • 60,000 Embedded Software Engineers and
  • 5,000 Board Designers

  These numbers are expected to grow over 5 times in the next 5 years.
  

  Unlimited Job Opportunities in Embedded Software

  • Wireless and Telecom Product Development companies
  • Eg: Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Motorola, Siemens, etc.
  • Data Networking and Telecom Product Design and Development companies
  • Eg: Cisco, Juniper, Huawei , Nortel, Alcatel-lucent, etc.
  • Storage Area Networking Product Design and Development companies
  • Eg: Brocade, Netapp, EMC, HP, IBM, etc.
  • OS/ RTOS/Embedded OS Design and Development companies
  • Eg: Microsoft (Windows) , Redhat (Linux), Sun (Solaris), Apple (Mac Os),  Google (Andriod), etc.
  • ASIC development companies
  • Eg: Intel, Texas Instruments, AMD, Broadcom, Infineon, Cavium Networks
  • Automobile Product development companies
  • Eg: Robert Bosch, Delphi, etc.
•  Why to choose Vinfinet as your learning partner?

  Real value addition to your career through our hands on training

  • Team comprises of Alumni from the  best of Indian technological Institutes (IISc, IITs and NITs)
  • Training by working professionals from the top MNCs like INTEL, TI, NOKIA, CISCO, etc
  • Trainers have hands on experience in Embedded Systems for more than a decade
  • Offering Career Counseling, Industry Oriented Training, Real-time Projects, Weekly tests, Mock Interviews and Certification
  • TRUE Assistance in Placements through our Industry links
  • RECORD PLACEMENT in the first year of inception: More than 90% of trainees from our previous batches have been placed so far in best MNCs like Cisco, HP, Sasken, HCL, Aricent, IBM, Wipro, CTS, TCS, Aztech, ITC Infotech, to name a few

   

•  Accommodation for Out Station candidates?
  • Hostels and paying guest accommodations are available in close vicinity of the institute, for both boys & girls.
  • The cost of these accommodations with food ranges from 3000/- to 3500/-.
•  Do you provide any certification after the training?
  We do provide a certificate at the end of the course with the grade secured by the student mentioned on it. This certificate can be used by the student as an addition to his skills in his interviews.
•  How do you help in placement of students?
  Our placement cell has direct contacts with various organizations (Indian companies, MNCs and startups) in Bangalore, working in the Embedded Systems domain. After the completion of the course the student's resumes are forwarded to the relevant companies along with our course certification. While the resumes are processed by the companies, we update them with the grades of the students towards the end of the course. Then depending on their requirement they give interview calls to the selected students.
•   What is the guarantee for placements after your training?
  Every student who joins Embedded Systems Training in VINFINET goes through a rigorous training program for four months. At the end of the course, they are evaluated based on which they are send for placements at various organizations. As long as they follow the classes, assignments and mini-projects, they will easily get placed after  3-4 interviews.
•  What are the lab facilities provided?
  Our Labs are well equipped with Networked PCs running on Linux with a dedicated Server. We also have Internet facilities which can be used by the students for their course work. Our Labs are open from 07:00AM to 09:30PM.
•  What would be the scope for Embedded Systems?
  Over 95% of all electronic chips produced today are for Embedded Systems. So is the scope for the field.
  In today's world, Embedded Professionals are very much in demand as there aren't enough skilled professionals available.
•  What are the differences between a Product based company and Services based Company?
  Product based companies are the ones that are into developing complete products of their own.
  While the Service based companies market their services to the clients which are Product/Solution based companies. Some of the services companies have setup their R&D divisions to provide Technology solutions for their clients.
•  What are the various companies that provide opportunities for Embedded Professionals?
  Almost all the Product Based Firms will have opportunities for Embedded professionals and some of the Services companies that offer Technology solutions for their clients will have opportunities for Embedded professionals.
  Few of the top product companies: Intel, Cisco, Nokia, Texas Instruments, Juniper, GE, Motorola, HP, Apple, Tejas Networks, Broadcom, etc. Few of the services companies that have R&D divisions: HCL, Wipro, Aricent, Tata Elxi, Sasken, etc
•  I heard that Embedded Systems course is quite complex. Will I be able to cope up with the course?
  That's a wrong notion most of the fresh grads have. In fact this course is a logical extension to the theoretical concepts that you would have learnt in your curriculum. Our courses are designed in such a way that you would learn the concepts thoroughly by doing lot of hands on lab assignments.
•  Do you provide an opportunity to work on Real time projects during and after the course ?
  Based on your performance during the course, you will be given an opportunity to work on Real Time projects at our Product Development Division, which will enhance your experience and increases the chances of getting Jobs.
  
•  I am a working professional, How flexible are your class/Lab timings ?
  You are at the right place, we operate as per your convenience round the clock. we would not let you miss anything professionally or personally.
•  What makes Vinfinet so special ? why should i choose vinfinet?
  We make you realize the technology around you & how to be part of it.
  Besides we enhance your Communication skills - as per the industry demands.
  we inculcate professionalism right from the very beginning of stepping into Vinfinet.
  You would soon learn the organizational culture along with the technical aspects.