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Can I Transition from Chemistry to IT with Certificate Courses?

Dr Dipankar Dutta |717 Answers |Ask -Follow

Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Dec 01, 2024

Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more

Question by Raju on Dec 01, 2024Hindi

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Good evening sir. I'm completing by Bsc chemistry this year. Now I want to change my stream to IT. I'm planning to take a certificate course in minor in computer science at IIT mandi, then certificate course at IIT in cloud computing... With this certificate course is it possible to enter into IT sector and get the good job. Or, is there any other way to enter into IT sector from non IT background student?

Ans: Your plan to start with minor and cloud computing certificates is good but supplement it with practical experience.
Use LinkedIn for networking and follow job postings to understand market requirements.
Explore short-term coding bootcamps if you prefer structured learning with placement support.
Look into PG-level IT programs if you want a degree-based transition.

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My son is bsc chemistry, now he wants to change his stream to IT, certificate course at IIT in minor in computer science and then certificate course in cloud computing at IIT, will going to help him to get the good job in IT sector?

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Sir, my son is bsc chemistry, now he wanted to change his stream to IT. Certificate course at IIT in minor in computer science and then certificate course in cloud computing at IIT. Will going to help him to get the good job in IT sector... Or Is there any other way to enter into IT sector for non IT background student? Please help sir.

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Sir, my son is in last year of bsc chemistry, now he wanted to change his stream from bsc chemistry to IT. For that he plan to pursue certificate course at IIT mandi in minor computer science, then certificate course in cloud computing at IIT. Will this certificate course will help him to get the good job in IT sector? Or is there any other way to enter into IT sector for non IT background student?

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