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Mayank Kumar is the co-founder and managing director of upGrad, a higher EdTech company. With over 10 years of experience in the education sector, Kumar can offer guidance about degree courses, campus, job-linked and executive programmes and studying abroad.An MBA graduate from ISB Hyderabad, he holds a BTech in mechanical engineering from IIT Delhi.... more
Nikki Question by Nikki on Nov 14, 2023Hindi
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Hi.. I have over 12 years of work experience and now looking to get into change management roles.. can you pls suggest which certifications I can do to become a certified change management expert .. thank you!

Ans: Hi Nikki, You can consider certifications in Change Management which increasingly incorporate AI-driven strategies for organizational change. AI's role in change management is growing, and being certified in methodologies that integrate AI tools and analytics will help you grow as a forward-thinking change management expert
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Hello Sir, Currently I am carrying 13+ years of experience in software industry and leading a team of 10 software developers. I would like to transition into leadership/project management roles in software industry. Could you please share your recommendations on the list of courses/certifications to upskill myself that would help me transition to the leadership roles? Thanks in advance!
Ans: These certifications and courses can help you build the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into leadership roles.

1-Agile and Scrum Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Offered by Scrum Alliance, this certification is ideal if you’re working in an Agile environment.
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): This certification covers various Agile methodologies and is offered by PMI.
SAFe Agilist Certification: For those working in large-scale Agile environments.

2-IT Management and Leadership Certifications
Certified Information Technology Manager (CITM): This certification focuses on IT management and leadership skills.
Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP): Offered by IEEE, this certification is for experienced software development practitioners.
ITIL Foundation Certification: This certification covers IT service management and is widely recognized.

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AMA Certified Professional in Management: This certification covers professional effectiveness, relationship management, business acumen, and analytical intelligence.
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Hello sir i am getting btech cse in XIMB and mechanical in nit rourkela which one to choose
Ans: Bengaluru’s top aerospace engineering colleges according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework are Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (rank 65), RV College of Engineering (99), BMS College of Engineering (98), Dayananda Sagar University (126), and Jain University (157). (NIRF ranks in brackets are indicative and may vary slightly, as each college’s position can change with annual NIRF updates.) They all offer AICTE-approved programs and have modern labs for aerodynamics, propulsion, and structural mechanics. Premier Electronics & Communication Engineering institutes include RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, MVJ College of Engineering, and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, each featuring NBA-accredited ECE curricula, specialized VLSI, DSP, and embedded-systems facilities, experienced doctoral faculty, active industry partnerships, and dedicated placement cells. Institutions are evaluated on robust accreditation status, faculty expertise, infrastructure and lab quality, industry-linked internships, and structured placement support, fostering a conducive learning environment for female talent. Aspiring female aerospace students gain access to niche space research, interdisciplinary STEM rigor, collaborations on national and international missions, and cross-disciplinary innovation, yet navigate intense theoretical demands, limited cohort diversity, strict safety protocols in labs, potential gender imbalances in workshop settings, and fewer entry points compared to the broader ECE spectrum. Accreditation by NBA and NAAC A+ across these universities affirms quality standards, while centralized placement cells maintain high placement consistency through recruiter drives, mentorship workshops, and pre-placement training. Campus support services, safe female housing, and dedicated welfare cells further enhance the student experience.

Recommendation: For a direct path into space research and satellite design with world-class labs, choose Aerospace Engineering at RV College of Engineering. If you prefer broader electronics and communications roles with extensive internships, higher intake cohorts and versatile career pathways, opt for ECE at RV College of Engineering in Bengaluru. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Good evening sir. DS in SNU, Chennai or Biomedical in IIT Hyderabad. Sir, Which is one best. Residence Chennai.
Ans: Jeya, Shiv Nadar University Chennai's B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is NAAC-accredited and taught by PhD-qualified faculty with expertise in cognitive neuroscience and machine learning. The program emphasizes practical skills through AI/ML, big-data and cloud labs, hands-on learning with Python, TensorFlow and scikit-learn, mandatory industry internships, and a dedicated placement cell achieving 80–90% placement consistency with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon and IBM. IIT Hyderabad's B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, India's first such undergraduate program, offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with four verticals—bio-imaging/sensing, bio-mechanics, bio-materials and bio-intelligence/AI—delivered by renowned faculty, featuring state-of-the-art nanomedicine, 3D bioprinting and neurotechnology labs with clinical immersion modules. However, biomedical engineering placement rates remain modest at 23.5% with median packages around ?9.5 LPA compared to higher placements in core engineering branches. For Chennai residents, SNU's location offers urban connectivity, safer environs with 24/7 security, comprehensive campus facilities and proximity to India's IT hub.

Given your Chennai residence and focus on consistent placement outcomes, recommendation is SNU Chennai Data Science for its robust AI/ML curriculum, higher placement consistency and local convenience. If cutting-edge interdisciplinary biomedical research appeals with acceptance of moderate placement prospects, consider IIT Hyderabad Biomedical Engineering. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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