Understand the IT/ITeS Industry: Evolution of the BPM Industry and structure of IT- BPM industry, key trends in BPM sector Understanding Computers: History and Generation of Computer, basic terminology and functioning of Computer System, Architecture of computer system, types of Computers, Advantages & Disadvantages of Computers, Windows and its components, Computer Hardware and Software, System software, Application Software, Applications of Computer System M.S. Office: Introduction to MS Office package Microsoft Word and its working: Anatomy of MS Word Window, File tab, Quick Access toolbar, Ribbon, Tabs, Groups, Title bar, Rulers, View buttons and views, document area, Status bar, Using the Microsoft Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar, Using Keyboard Commands, Create/Save/Open/Close/Print a word document Character formatting, Paragraph Formatting and Page setup, Headers and Footers, bullets and numbering, spellings and grammar, working with tables and graphics. Microsoft Excel and its working: Introduction to various Excel Screen Elements, about cell, Workbook, Worksheet, Cell Alignment Options, Number Formatting, sort and filter, basic excel formulae, creating and formatting charts: Bar charts, pie charts for a given set of data. Enter Data into the Excel Worksheet, Save an Excel Worksheet, selection and navigation and shortcuts
Microsoft PowerPoint and its working: Creating and saving presentation, insert slides, Different slide layouts, applying different themes, PowerPoint views, formatting text, adding pictures, audio and video, adding speaker notes and presentation, setting up and running a slide show. Microsoft Access and its working: Introduction to database and basic terms, working with access tables, relationships, queries, reports and forms. Data Confidentiality: Understand its meaning and importance, and ways to implement and enhance data confidentiality at workplace. Internet and Email: Web browser, search engines, networking sites for personal and professional usage, popular web applications, Email and its uses: popular web-mail services, basic structure of email, composing and sending an email and other general terms associated with an email: compose, draft, spam, trash, attachment etc. Typing Skills Benefits of speed touch typing, Correct body posture, memorizing various key positions and practicing types for various categories of keys as listed below: • Home Row Keys, Top-Row Keys, Bottom-Row Keys, Fourth-Row Number and Symbol Keys, Shift Keys, Enter and Backspace Keys, Tab and Caps Lock Keys, Shortcut Keys, Mastering the Keys, Typing practice exercises
Undertaking Data Entry Services Understanding Job, competency and responsibilities of a data entry operator Dealing with customers: prioritization of service requests, getting the information from customer, verification of information from database and providing the right information within reasonable and estimated time, analyse customer queries for resolution, escalation matrix, seeking advice and guidance from manager, performance measures: Turnaround time, Accuracy and Service level agreements Managing work to meet requirements: Time management: Importance, Categorisation and prioritization of various tasks on the basis of urgency and importance. Work Management: Importance of prioritization and planning, operationalize a plan: Identification of objective and outcomes for a particular job at hand, providing right direction and resources i.e. infrastructure, establish priorities using time quadrant, documentation and communication of plan, progress check. Performance measures for quality and Standards: Service level agreements, setting goals and objectives which are SMART (i.e. Specific, measurable, achievable, Realistic and Time bound)
Health and Safety Management System: Significance of workplace safety, basic safety guidelines: fire safety (fire extinguishers, their operation types and usage), electrical safety, falls and slips, use of first aid. Accidents and Emergencies: Understanding the meaning and types of accidents and emergencies Identify and report accidents and emergencies: Notice and correctly identify accidents and emergencies. - Get help promptly and in the most suitable way. - Follow company policy and procedures for preventing further injury while waiting for help to arrive. - Act within the limits of your responsibility and authority when accidents and emergencies arise. - Promptly follow the instructions given by senior staff and the emergency services personnel. Handling accidents: - Attend the injured person immediately. - Inform your supervisor about the accident giving details. - Assist your supervisor in investigating and finding out the actual cause of the accident. General emergency handling procedures: - Keep a list of numbers to call during emergencies. - Regularly check that all emergency handling equipment is in working condition. - Ensure that emergency exits are not obstructed. Hazards – Definition and potential sources of hazards like using computers, handling office equipment - Handling objects - Stress at work - Working environment Evacuation procedures and workplace safety rules Safety signs in offices, report non-compliance to safety rules and safety hazard. First aid/response to health conditions like choking, fainting, cardiac failure etc at workplace.
The first module will act as a bridging course for those students who do not have any prior knowledge about the field. For others, who already have prior knowledge about electrical and electronic engineering, this module will help them revise these concepts.
1. Basic Electronics - Current, Voltage, AC Current & DC Current, Resistor, Transistor, Capacitor, Diode, Inductor / Coil, Transformer, Integrated Circuit
2. Introduction to Digital Electronics
3. Study of various Components (parts) inside a Mobile Phone
4. Various Components of Mobile Phones
5. Study on Components : Speaker / Ringer, Microphone, Vibrate Motor,
6. Display, Drivers, Power Switch, Fuse, Real Time Clock and Quartz Crystal
7. What is a Multimeter and How to use a Multimeter
8. How to use DC Power Supply
9. Use of Battery Booster
10. Understanding Circuit Diagrams
11. Study of Various Tools and Equipment used in Mobile Phone Repairs
The second module introduces the student to mobile communication and the technology used. It gives an insight about the basic concepts of mobile communication and various technology standards used around the world, its advantages and disadvantages etc.
1. Basics of Mobile Communication
2. Introduction to Mobile Phone Technology
3. Introduction to Working Principal of Mobile
4. Handoff
5. Mobile Station
6. Base Station Subsystem
7. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module)
8. Network and Switching Subsystem
9. GSM (Global System for Mobile)
10. Advantages of GSM Technology
11. CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
12. Advantages of CDMA Technology
13. Introduction of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
14. Frequency of 4G Bluetooth
15. Wi-Fi
16. Wi-max (Basic Concepts)
The third module introduces the students to various sections on the motherboard of a mobile phone device, its functions, uses and benefits for the mobile phone user
1. Power Circuit
2. Charging Circuit
3. Light Circuit
4. SIM Circuit
5. Display Circuit
6. Keypad Circuit
7. Touch Screen Circuit
8. Audio Circuit
9. Memory card Circuit
10. Speaker Circuit
11. Microphone Circuit
12. Vibrator Circuit
13. Network Circuit
14. Bluetooth Circuit
15. Wi-fi Circuit
The fourth module focuses on hardware and teach the students how to handle and replace various electronic parts. It will help them to learn all the hardware repair procedures in a more comprehensive manner.
1. Introduction and Study of Basic Circuit Board
2. Motherboard Introduction
3. Details of various components on the PCB
4. Assembling & Disassembling of different Mobile Phones
5. Soldering & De-soldering of Components by using a Soldering Iron
6. Soldering & De-soldering of Components by using a Rework Station
7. Reheating and Mounting of various BGA and SMD chips
8. Ultrasonic Cleaning Procedure
9. Names of Different IC's
10. How to Identify various IC's
11. Study of Different ICs (chips) used on the Motherboard
12. Introduction to SMD Components and Testing SMD Components
13. Working on SMD/ BGA ICs and the PCB
14. BGA IC Re-Balling and Installing
15. Installing and Removing Connector, Display flex, Folding and Sliding Handset Flex Cable
16. Water Damage and Washing of Mobile Phone with CTC
17. Testing of Various Parts and Components
18. Circuit Tracing of Different Section of Mobile Phone
19. Fault finding & Troubleshooting
20. Jumpers and Jumpering Techniques
21. Troubleshooting through Circuit Diagrams
22. Repairing Procedure for different Hardware Faults
23. Checking Shorting and Technique to Remove
24. Hot and Cold Testing
25. Voltage Tracing and different volts used in Mobile Phone
26. Dead set Repairing
The fifth module focuses on software issues which are some of the most common ones faced by Smartphone users. Sometimes, a software problem can lead to hardware abnormalities as well. This module will teach you how to perform various software repairing techniques.
The fourth module focuses on hardware and teach the students how to handle and replace various electronic parts. It will help them to learn all the hardware repair procedures in a more comprehensive manner.
1. Operating Systems
2. 9 Different Types of Mobile Operating Systems
3. Mobile Phone Applications
4. Knowledge about IMEI, IMSI, ESN, PIN, PUK, MTSO, SECURITY LOCK, Default Codes of different Mobile Phones and Factory Resets
5. Detailed study of various faults arising due to Corrupt Software
6. Introduction of various flasher boxes and software
7. Flashing of various brands of handsets
8. Removing virus from infected phones
9. Unlocking of handsets through codes and/or software
10. Use of various secret codes
11. FRP lock removal
12. How to Flash Mobile with Flash File easily
13. Pattern Lock Removal
14. Unlock and Lock phone
15. Mobile EMEI number Repairing
16. Mobile repair with Miracle Box
17. Mobile repair with Z3X Box
18. How to download Mobile Flashing File, Driver, Mobile Application from the Internet
19. Fault finding & Troubleshooting
After receiving a customer's complaint, it is important to understand where the problem of the phone lies - hardware or software; and then repair it accordingly. This is where the troubleshooting module will come in handy. This module will teach you how to troubleshoot the problems in a mobile phone almost like an experienced mobile phone repair technician.
1. Fault finding, Troubleshooting and Repairing of various Faults
2. Standard Repair Procedure for Hardware related Faults
3. Standard Repair procedure for Software related Faults
4. Water Damaged repair Techniques
5. Circuit Tracing, Jumper Techniques and Solutions
6. Troubleshooting through Schematic Diagrams
7. Use of internet for Troubleshooting Faults
8. Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques
To be a successful mobile phone repair technician, one needs to know more than just the technical aspects of fixing a phone. This module aims to teach some additional topics to help you become a better mobile phone repair engineer.
1. Revision of Topics already covered in the previous modules
2. Technical Guidance for starting and Managing your own Mobile Phone Service Center
3. Guidance to Successfully work as a Mobile Phone Technician
4. Procuring Tools, Equipments, Spare Parts and Accessories
5. Business Ethics and Dealing with Customers
6. Promoting your Mobile Phone Repair Business
Solar Thermal Conversion : Principles of Solar Radiation, Solar Collector, Absorption of radiation and Conversion to Thermal Energy, Collection & Storage of Thermal Energy, Solar Photovoltaic Cells.
Flat plate Box Type Solar Cooker, Advantages of Solar Cooker, Limitations, Cooking time, Precautions while using a solar cooker, Concentrator type solar cooker, Basket type solar cooker etc.
Domestic Solar Water Heater, Industrial Solar Water Heater, System Installation & Test.
Cabinet type Solar Dryer, Bomboo types Solar Dryer.
Simple Solar Distillation Plant and Conical.
Principle of Photovoltaic lighting system, Solar Array, Battery Bank, Electronic Controller, Inventor, Solar photovoltaic street lighting system, Maintenance of Battery, Cleanliness, Adding water, Kind of water, Discharge limits, Hydometer readings - Specific gravity, Full charge specific gravity, Readings - Written records, Trouble shooting, Basics of Lead-Acid Batteries, Discharge limits of Lead-Acid batteries.
Solar photovoltaic pumping system, SPV modules, Water pump.
Study of transmission systems, clutches: functioning, parts and design problem on clutch system, Gear box: different types of gear box, calculation of speed ratios, design problems on gear box, Study on differential and final drive and planetary gears, Differential and final drive mechanism.
Familiarization of brake mechanism, Design problems. Steering geometry and adjustments Ackerman and hydraulic steering and hydraulic systems.
Tractor power outlets: P.T.O., belt pulley, drawbar, etc. Tractor chassis mechanics and design for tractor stability. Methods of finding CG of the tractor, Methods for finding moment of inertia of the tractor.
Ergonomic considerations and operational safety. Importance of anthropometric requirements in design. Power Tiller: Construction and working, Power transmission system.
Balancing of front and rear attached machinery. Importance of balancing, Techniques in balancing.
Introduction: Evolution of welding. Welding terms and definitions. Uses of welding. Introduction & Importance of Welding in Industry. Occupational Opportunities in Welding.
Welding Processes: Shielded metal arc welding, Gas tungsten arc welding, Gas metal arc welding and Flux cored arc welding. Advantages and Limitation of Welding as a Fabrication Technique. Applications of welding
Safety in Welding: Introduction of Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA), Material Safety and Data Sheet(MSDC), Face, Eye, and Ear Protection, Respiratory Protection ,Special Protection Clothing , Fire Protection and Electricity Safety.
Preparation of the welding machine for the welding process: Identifying the right welding methodology and process to be adopted for completing the work. Electrodes and its types. Describe various materials used in welding & their key properties. Explain the basic principles of geometry and drawing.
Use of measuring instruments like vernier calipers, micrometer
Reading and interpretation of sketches and engineering drawings.
Presentations of preparation of welding machine for the welding process.
Presentation of codes and use of it.
Arc Welding Processes: Consumable electrode welding processes. Manual metal arc (MMA) welding. Gas metal arc welding. Pulsed MIG welding. Submerged arc welding. Significance of flux-metal combination. Gas tungsten arc welding: selection of polarity.
Practice of Gas Metal Arc Welding(MIG).
Practice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(TIG).
Practice of Submerged Arc Welding(SAW).
Practice of Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SMAW).
Testing and inspection of weld joints: Destructive Testing. Hardness tests. Mechanical test for groove and fillet welds-full section, reduced section and all-weld- metal tensile tests, root, face and side bend tests, fillet weld break tests, creep & fatigue testing. Non-Destructive Testing of Weldments. Visual inspection. Dye-penetrant inspection. Magnetic particle inspection. Ultrasonic inspection- principle of ultrasonic testing. Radiographic inspection –principle of radiography, X-ray tubes, gamma-ray sources, defect discernibility. Eddy current inspection. Leak tests.
Practice of Hardness Testing.
Practice of Tensile Testing.
Practice of Bending Test.
Practice to do Dye penetrant inspection and make a inference.
Practice to do Ultrasonic inspection and make a inference.
Practice to read Radiographic inspection
Welding positions: Flat Position – Butt, Lap & Tee Welds. Vertical Position – Butt, Lap & Tee Welds. Horizontal Position – Butt, Lap & Tee Welds. Overhead Position – Butt, Lap & Tee Welds. Brazing and Soldering.
Practice of flat position lap welding.
Practice of vertical position butt welding.
Practice of horizontal position tee welding.
Practice of overhead position lap welding.
Practice of Brazing operation.
Practice of Soldering operation.
PROJECTS:
Projects based on TIG welding.
Projects based on MIG welding
Projects based on Destructive Testing of welded pieces.
Projects based on Non Destructive Testing of welded pieces.
Nature, Scope, History, Retail Institutions, Types, Retail Management Process, Indian Retailing Scenario, Retail Managers – Roles, Skills and Scope, Evolution of Management Theory, Organizational Environment in Retail Sector, Ethical Issues in Retailing Job Opportunities in Retail Industry- Personality Traits of Retailers, Retail Entrepreneur, Employment Opportunities, Internationalization and Globalization of Retailing.
Retail Marketing Strategy Introduction, Building Retail Brand, Sales Enhancement Strategies, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Point of purchase communication, Role of Packaging, Pricing Strategy, Merchandise Management, Private Labels,Retail Promotion, Building Store Loyalty
Retail Organization & Functional Management Introduction, Classification of Retail Organization, Franchising, Human Resource Management in Retail, Building and Sustaining Relationship in Retailing, Customer relationship Management, Store Planning: Location, Layout, Store Operations: POS (Point of Sale) /Cash Process, Customer Service and Accommodation, Retail Floor and Shelf Management, Retail Accounting and Cash Management, Setting up Stores before Opening, Working with Floor Plans and Store Requirements.
Electronic Retailing Introduction, Types of Technology in Retailing, Role of IT in Business; Influencing Parameters for use of IT in Retailing; Efficiency in Operations, Effective Management of Online catalogues; Direct Retailing Methods, Database Management; Data warehousing; Critical Analysis of E-Retailing Strategies; Customer Relationship Management
• What is the web?
• Overview of the Full Stack (Front-end, Back-end, Database)
• Web Browsers, HTTP/HTTPS basics
• Setup development environment (VSCode, Git, GitHub)
• Structure of an HTML document
• Common HTML tags (headings, paragraphs, links, lists, forms)
• Semantic HTML
• Introduction to CSS
• Styling HTML elements
• Box model
• CSS selectors and properties
• Flexbox & Grid Layout
• Responsive design principles
• Media queries
• Building simple responsive web pages
• What is JavaScript?
• Variables, Data types, and Operators
• Loops and Conditionals
• Functions and Scopes
• DOM manipulation
• Event handling (clicks, form submissions)
• Introduction to ES6 (let, const, arrow functions)
• Template literals
• Destructuring, Spread, and Rest operators
• Promises
• Async/Await
• Fetch API and making HTTP requests
• Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull)
• Branching and merging
• Working with GitHub (creating and managing repositories)
• Introduction to JavaScript frameworks
• Overview of React, Vue, and Angular
• Setting up a simple project with React (or any framework of choice)
• Introduction to Programming
• Setting up the Python Environment (IDLE, VS Code, Jupyter)
• Running Python Programs
• Python Syntax
• Comments and Documentation
• Variables and Assignment
• Data Types (int, float, str, bool)
• Type Conversion (casting)
• User Input
• Arithmetic Operators
• Assignment Operators
• Comparison Operators
• Logical Operators
• Operator Precedence
• Creating and Printing Strings
• String Concatenation
• String Indexing and Slicing
• String Methods
• String Formatting
• if, elif, else Statements
• Nested Conditionals
• Boolean Expressions
• while Loop
• for Loop
• break, continue, pass Statements
• Iterating over Sequences (lists, strings, etc.)
• Defining Functions
• Function Parameters and Arguments
• Default Arguments
• Return Statement
• Scope (Local and Global)
• Recursion
• Lambda Functions
• Introduction to *args and **kwargs
• Creating and Accessing Lists
• List Methods (append, remove, pop, etc.)
• Slicing and Indexing
• Creating and Accessing Tuples
• Tuple Packing and Unpacking
• Set Operations (union, intersection, difference)
• Set Methods (add, remove, etc.)
• Creating and Accessing Dictionaries
• Dictionary Methods (get, keys, values)
• Iterating Over Dictionaries
• Nested Dictionaries
• Nested Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
• Sorting Data Structures
• Understanding collections module (Counter, defaultdict, etc.)
• Reading from Files
• Writing to Files
• File Modes (r, w, a)
• Working with CSV Files
• Exception Handling
• Try, Except, Finally
• Raising Exceptions
• Common Python Errors
• Using assert
• Using the Python Debugger (pdb)
• Importing Modules
• Python Standard Library Overview (math, os, random)
• Creating and Importing Packages
• What is OOP?
• Creating Classes
• Objects and Instances
• Constructor (__init__ method)
• Parent and Child Classes
• Overriding Methods
• Multiple Inheritance
• Polymorphism
• Public vs Private Attributes
• Property Decorators: @property
• Introduction to staticmethod and classmethod
• Overview of Popular Python Libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
• Installing and Using Libraries
• Working with Virtual Environments
• Basics of Web Scraping
• Introduction to BeautifulSoup and requests
• Parsing HTML
• Introduction to Tkinter
• Creating Basic GUIs (Windows, Buttons, Labels)
• Handling User Input through GUIs
• Students will work on a real-world project that consolidates everything they’ve learned:
• Example Project: Basic Web Scraper, To-Do List Application, etc
• Students are encouraged to present and submit their code
• Array Formulas and Dynamic Arrays
• Advanced Lookup Functions (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
• Financial Functions (NPV, IRR, PMT)
• Create dynamic range formulas using arrays
• Use XLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH to retrieve complex data
• Advanced Data Filtering (Custom Filters, Advanced Filters)
• Subtotal and Grouping Functions
• What-If Analysis (Data Tables, Goal Seek, Scenario Manager)
• Apply advanced filters and create subtotals
• Use Goal Seek and Scenario Manager for financial modeling
• Advanced PivotTable Techniques (Calculated Fields, Multiple Consolidation Ranges)
• Creating and Customizing PivotCharts
• Slicers and Timelines for Interactive Reports
• Build complex PivotTables with calculated fields
• Create interactive dashboards with PivotCharts and Slicers
• Advanced Data Validation Techniques (Custom Rules, Drop-Down Lists)
• Conditional Formatting with Formulas
• Data Bars, Color Scales, and Icon Sets
• Set up complex data validation rules
• Apply conditional formatting to highlight data trends
• Creating Combination Charts and Secondary Axes
• Using Sparklines for Data Visualization
• Dynamic Charts and Data Labels
• Create combination charts with multiple data series.
• Implement sparklines to show trends within data ranges
• Introduction to Macros and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
• Recording and Editing Macros
• Writing Custom VBA Scripts for Automation
• Record and edit simple macros
• Write a VBA script to automate a repetitive task
• Introduction to Power Query for Data Import and Transformation
• Creating and Managing Data Models with Power Pivot
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) Basics
• Use Power Query to clean and transform data
• Create a data model in Power Pivot and use basic DAX functions
• Complex Data Models and Relationships
• Advanced DAX Functions (CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATED)
• Creating Measures and Calculated Columns
• Build complex data models with multiple relationships
• Use advanced DAX functions to create meaningful measures
• Integrating Excel with Power BI
• Exporting Data to Word and PowerPoint
• Collaborating and Sharing Workbooks in Microsoft 365
• Export Excel data to Power BI and create reports.
• Share and collaborate on Excel workbooks using Microsoft 365 features
• Develop a comprehensive Excel workbook that integrates advanced formulas, data analysis techniques, PivotTables, Power Query, and VBA automation
• Present the project, demonstrating key features and functionalities
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP
• Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Strategy)
• Namespaces and Autoloading
• Implement a design pattern in a PHP project
• Refactor existing PHP code using namespaces
• Exception Handling and Custom Exceptions
• Error Logging and Error Reporting
• Debugging Tools and Techniques (Xdebug, PHP Debug Bar)
• Create custom exception handlers
• Use Xdebug to debug a PHP application
• Advanced MySQL/MariaDB Features (Stored Procedures, Triggers)
• Using PDO and MySQLi
• Database Transactions and Error Handling
• Write a PHP script that uses PDO for database operations
• Implement a database transaction with rollback and commit
• Data Sanitization and Validation
• Preventing SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF Attacks
• Secure File Uploads and Handling
• Implement security measures in a PHP application
• Conduct a security audit on a sample PHP project
• RESTful API Design and Consumption
• Authentication Methods (OAuth, API Keys)
• Integrating External APIs (e.g., Payment Gateways, Social Media)
• Build a simple RESTful API with PHP
• Integrate an external API into a PHP application
• o Overview of Laravel Framework
• o Setting Up Laravel and Project Structure
• o Routing, Controllers, and Views
• o Create a basic Laravel application with CRUD functionality
• o Implement a custom route and controller in Laravel
• Eloquent ORM and Relationships
• Middleware and Service Providers
• Laravel Queues and Jobs
• Implement complex Eloquent relationships in a Laravel project
• Set up a Laravel queue and job processing system
• Introduction to PHPUnit
• Writing Unit Tests for PHP Code
• Mocking and Test-Driven Development (TDD) Principles
• Write unit tests for an existing PHP application
• Refactor code to follow TDD principles
• Working with AJAX and PHP
• Integrating PHP with JavaScript Frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js)
• Using WebSockets for Real-Time Communication
• Create an AJAX-enabled PHP application
• Integrate PHP with a frontend JavaScript framework
• Profiling PHP Applications
• Caching Techniques (APCu, Memcached, Redis)
• Code Optimization and Best Practices
• Profile and optimize the performance of a PHP application
• Implement caching in a PHP project
• Deployment Strategies (CI/CD, Automated Deployments)
• Server Configuration and PHP-FPM
• Monitoring and Maintenance Best Practices
• Set up a CI/CD pipeline for a PHP application
• Configure PHP-FPM and deploy a PHP application on a server
• Develop a comprehensive PHP application incorporating advanced concepts learned throughout the course
• Present the project, detailing the implementation of advanced features, security measures, and best practices.
• What is Data Science?
• Applications and industry use cases
• Tools and frameworks in Data Science
• Python basics: variables, loops, conditionals, functions
• Data structures: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets
• Libraries for Data Science: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
• Basic data manipulation and analysis with Pandas
• Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks and Google Colab
• Data wrangling techniques: cleaning, transforming, and organizing data
• Handling missing data, duplicates, and outliers
• Combining and merging datasets
• Introduction to Matplotlib and Seaborn
• Plotting histograms, bar plots, scatter plots, box plots
• Advanced data visualizations: heatmaps, pair plots, subplots
• Dashboards with Plotly and interactive visualizations
• Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode
• Measures of variability: variance, standard deviation, quartiles
• Probability distributions: normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions
• Conditional probability and Bayes' theorem
• Null and alternative hypothesis
• t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square test
• P-values and statistical significance
• Types of machine learning: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning
• Supervised vs. Unsupervised learning
• Linear Regression, Polynomial Regression
• Logistic Regression
• Decision Trees, Random Forests, Gradient Boosting
• K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
• Support Vector Machines (SVM)
• Train-test split, cross-validation
• Performance metrics: accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, ROC, and AUC
• Clustering: K-means, Hierarchical Clustering, DBSCAN
• Dimensionality Reduction: PCA (Principal Component Analysis), t-SNE
• Association rule learning: Apriori, FP-growth
• Handling categorical variables, scaling data
• Feature extraction and selection
• Dealing with multicollinearity
• Feature transformation and encoding
• Basics of Neural Networks: Perceptron, Activation functions, Backpropagation
• Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for image data
• Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and LSTM for sequential data
• Text preprocessing: tokenization, stemming, lemmatization
• Word embeddings: Word2Vec, GloVe, FastText
• Sentiment analysis and text classification
• End-to-end project based on real-world data
• Data gathering, cleaning, modeling, and presenting results
• Final project submission and evaluation
Introduction to browsers, servers, and protocols
How websites work
Client vs Server concepts
HTML basics and structure
The role of HTML in web development
History and evolution of HTML (HTML4 to HTML5)
The <!DOCTYPE> declaration
Basic tags: <html>, <head>, <body>, <title>
• Data wrangling techniques: cleaning, transforming, and organizing data
• Handling missing data, duplicates, and outliers
• Combining and merging datasets
• Introduction to Matplotlib and Seaborn
• Plotting histograms, bar plots, scatter plots, box plots
• Advanced data visualizations: heatmaps, pair plots, subplots
• Paragraphs and headings
• Text editors (Sublime, VS Code)
• Browser Developer Tools
• Setting up the development environment
Paragraphs (<p>)
Headings (<h1> to <h6>)
Emphasis (<em>, <strong>, <b>, <i>)
Anchor tag (<a>)
Linking to external and internal pages
Mailto links and phone numbers
Ordered lists (<ol>)
Unordered lists (<ul>)
Definition lists (<dl>)
Image tag (<img>)
Image formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF)
Alt text for accessibility
Image links
Table structure (<table>, <tr>, <td>, <th>)
Spanning rows and columns
Table captions
Form basics (<form>, <input>)
Text fields, password fields, and submit buttons
Radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns
File uploads and buttons
Sectioning content with <section>, <article>, <aside>, <nav>
Structural elements like <header>, <footer>, and <main>
Overview of new features in HTML5
Benefits and browser compatibility
Embedding audio using <audio>
Embedding video using <video>
Supported formats and controls
Introduction to the <canvas> element
Drawing basic shapes with JavaScript
Using <svg> for graphics
Difference between raster and vector graphics
How to get the user's location
Browser support and permissions
New input types (date, color, range)
Form validation with HTML5
Introduction to localStorage and sessionStorage
Storing and retrieving data
Introduction to Microdata and schema.org
Using custom attributes (data-*)
What is CSS and its role
How to include CSS in HTML (inline, internal, external)
Basic selectors (element, class, id)
Common properties (color, font, background)
Margins, padding, and borders
Understanding the box-sizing property
Font properties (size, family, weight)
Styling text with CSS
Display types (block, inline, inline-block)
Static, relative, absolute, and fixed positioning
Z-index and layering elements
Introduction to media queries
Mobile-first design approach
Flexbox layout model
Aligning items using Flexbox
• Brainstorming and selecting project ideas
• Structuring the project files
• Designing the structure of the website
• Creating wireframes
• Developing a personal portfolio or blog
• Applying HTML, CSS, and media elements
• Checking for cross-browser compatibility
• Debugging common HTML and CSS issues
• Reducing image sizes
• Minimizing HTML and CSS
• Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Making websites accessible
• Using <template> for reusable components
• Shadow DOM basics
• Creating custom HTML elements
• Understanding the component lifecycle
• How to add interactivity with JavaScript
• DOM manipulation using JavaScript
• Introduction to the CSS Grid layout
• Building layouts with Grid
• Enhancing the final project
• Adding animations and transitions
• Presenting the final project
• Peer feedback and review
• Review of key topics
• Final assessment
• Monthly Quizzes
• Mid-Term Project (Personal Blog or Simple Webpage)
• Final Project (Portfolio Website)
• Overview of IBM Cognos Analytics
• Introduction to Cognos and Business Intelligence
• Architecture of Cognos Analytics
• Key components and features: Cognos Workspace, Report Studio, Framework Manager
• Cognos Environment
• Installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics
• Navigating the Cognos interface
• Cognos Connection and user preferences
• Data Sources and Connections
• Introduction to data sources
• Understanding data packages and namespaces
• Creating data modules from different data sources
• Connecting to relational and dimensional data sources
• Report Basics
• Introduction to Report Studio
• Creating, saving, and running reports
• Understanding the types of reports: List, Crosstab, and Chart Reports
• Adding filters and prompts to reports
• Advanced Report Formatting
• Conditional formatting and layout customization
• Using variables in reports for dynamic behavior
• Creating drill-through reports
• Interactive Reporting
• Adding interactive elements: buttons, drop-downs
• Linking reports and dashboards for a cohesive user experience
• Building Dashboards
• Introduction to Cognos Dashboarding tools
• Creating visualizations: Bar charts, Pie charts, Line charts, Heatmaps
• Adding KPIs, widgets, and filters to dashboards
• Customizing and formatting dashboards
• Storytelling with Data
• Creating narratives through data-driven stories
• Organizing data in meaningful ways
• Using templates and themes for storytelling
• Exporting and sharing dashboards and stories
• Introduction to Framework Manager
• Basics of data modeling
• Creating metadata models using Framework Manager
• Importing data and setting up relationships
• Building the Framework
• Creating database layers: Physical, Business, and Presentation layers
• Establishing joins, relationships, and cardinality between tables
• Managing query subjects and query items
• Publishing and Maintaining Models
• Publishing packages to Cognos Connection
• Working with security filters and user roles in models
• Managing and updating models over time
• Advanced Reporting Techniques
• Advanced query development and optimization
• Using macros and complex calculations in reports
• Combining multiple queries into a single report
• Embedding HTML and JavaScript into reports for dynamic content
• Advanced Charting and Visualization
• Creating custom visualizations
• Working with advanced chart types: Waterfall, Bullet, and Combination charts
• Utilizing IBM Cognos Active Reports for offline interactive reporting
• Advanced Reporting Techniques
• Advanced query development and optimization
• Using macros and complex calculations in reports
• Combining multiple queries into a single report
• Embedding HTML and JavaScript into reports for dynamic content
• Advanced Charting and Visualization
• Creating custom visualizations
• Working with advanced chart types: Waterfall, Bullet, and Combination charts
• Utilizing IBM Cognos Active Reports for offline interactive reporting
• Overview of AI and NLP
• Evolution of LLMs and their capabilities
• Introduction to prompt engineering
• Key terminology and concepts
• Understanding language models and their architecture
• How prompts influence model behavior
• Techniques for interpreting model responses
• Ethical considerations in prompt design
• Crafting simple prompts for specific tasks
• Understanding prompt structure and phrasing
• Hands-on exercises: Generating text, answering questions
• Complex prompt structures (multi-turn, conditional prompts)
• Strategies for improving prompt effectiveness
• Case studies of successful prompts
• Hands-on exercises: Complex prompt creation
• Metrics for evaluating prompt performance
• Techniques for iterative prompt refinement
• A/B testing prompts and analyzing results
• Hands-on exercises: Optimizing prompts based on feedback
• Tailoring prompts for various applications (e.g., customer service, creative writing, data analysis)
• Handling domain-specific jargon and context
• Hands-on exercises: Creating domain-specific prompts
• Overview of prompt engineering tools (e.g., OpenAI’s API, Hugging Face Transformers)
• Integrating prompts into applications
• Hands-on exercises: Using prompt engineering tools
• Prompt engineering for emerging AI models (e.g., multi-modal models)
• Addressing prompt biases and ethical considerations
• Hands-on exercises: Advanced prompt applications
• Defining project objectives and scope
• Group work: Designing prompts for a chosen problem domain
• Initial project presentations and feedback
• Iterative development and refinement of prompts
• Applying feedback and making improvements
• Final project preparations
• Analysis of real-world applications of prompt engineering
• Industry guest speakers or case study reviews
• Discussion on future trends and research areas
• Group project presentations
• Peer reviews and final feedback
• Course summary and review
• Introduction to Competitive Programming
• Overview of competitive programming platforms: Codeforces, CodeChef, LeetCode, etc.
• Setting up development environment
• Problem-solving mindset and breaking down problems
• Basic Programming Concepts
• Time and space complexity: Big O notation
• Input/output optimization for competitive coding
• Working with basic data types and operations
• Introduction to basic loops, conditionals, and recursion
• Basic Data Structures
• Arrays: Introduction, 1D, 2D arrays, and manipulation
• Strings: Basic string operations, substring, pattern searching (intro to string matching)
• Mathematics basics: Prime numbers, GCD/LCM, factorial, modular arithmetic
• Searching Algorithms
• Linear search and binary search
• Applications of binary search
• Ternary search
• Sorting Algorithms
• Bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort
• Quick sort, merge sort, heap sort
• Counting sort, radix sort, bucket sort
• Number Theory Basics
• Modular arithmetic and modular exponentiation
• Euclidean algorithm for GCD
• Sieve of Eratosthenes for prime numbers
• Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler's Totient Function
• Practice Problems
• Easy to medium level problems on searching, sorting, and number theory
Greedy Algorithms
•Introduction to greedy algorithms
•Applications: Activity selection, job sequencing, fractional knapsack
•Interval scheduling problems
•Dynamic Programming (DP)
•Introduction to DP and memoization
•Overlapping subproblems and optimal substructure
•Basic DP problems: Fibonacci, coin change, knapsack, longest common subsequence
•Recursion vs Iteration
•Converting recursive solutions to iterative solutions
•Understanding recursion trees
•Practice Problems
•Greedy algorithms and basic DP problems
• Introduction to stacks and queues, applications in problems
• Monotonic stacks and queues
• Singly linked lists, doubly linked lists, circular linked lists
• Operations: Insertion, deletion, searching
• Introduction to trees, tree traversal (in-order, pre-order, post-order)
• Binary search trees: Insertion, deletion, searching
• AVL Trees, Segment Trees (intro to range queries)
• Representation of graphs: Adjacency matrix, adjacency list
• Depth First Search (DFS), Breadth First Search (BFS)
• Shortest path algorithms: Dijkstra, Bellman-Ford
• Data structure problems with stacks, queues, trees, and graphs
• Dynamic Programming (DP) Advanced
• DP on grids: Pathfinding problems
• DP with bitmasks
• DP with states and transitions
• Graph Algorithms
• Minimum spanning tree (MST): Kruskal’s and Prim’s algorithm
• Floyd-Warshall algorithm for all-pairs shortest path
• Topological sorting and applications
• Strongly Connected Components (SCC)
• Backtracking and Branch and Bound
• Introduction to backtracking: N-Queens, subset sum problem
• Solving combinatorial problems using backtracking
• Branch and bound techniques
• Practice Problems
• Graph algorithms, DP, backtracking problems
• Advanced Mathematics for Competitive Coding
• Combinatorics: nCr, Pascal's triangle, Catalan numbers
• Bit manipulation and bitwise operators
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for polynomial multiplication (intro)
• String Algorithms
• KMP algorithm for pattern matching
• Z algorithm, Rabin-Karp algorithm
• Suffix arrays and Suffix trees (intro)
• Game Theory and Miscellaneous Algorithms
• Nim Game, Grundy numbers
• Sprague-Grundy theorem, minimax algorithm
• Mock Contests and Performance Optimization
• Participating in regular mock contests
• Analyzing mistakes and improving performance under time constraints
• Code optimization techniques: Reducing time and space complexity
• Capstone Project
• Participate in a real-world competitive programming competition or platform challenge (e.g., Codeforces contests)
• Review of best practices, strategies, and final wrap-up
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Overview of cyber security: What is it and why it’s important
• Types of cyber attacks (malware, phishing, ransomware, DoS/DDoS, etc.)
• Cyber security goals: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
• The role of cyber security professionals and their career paths
• Networking Fundamentals
• Basics of computer networks: LAN, WAN, Internet, protocols
• OSI and TCP/IP models: Layers and functionalities
• IP addressing, subnetting, and routing
• Network devices: Switches, routers, firewalls, access points
• Basics of Cryptography
• Overview of encryption: Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
• Common algorithms: AES, RSA, DES, and hashing (SHA, MD5)
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Certificates
• Operating System Security
• Windows and Linux security fundamentals
• System hardening techniques: Patching, securing services, disabling unused ports
• File system permissions and user management
• Tools for system monitoring and audit logs
• Common Vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability types: Buffer overflow, SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
• Common vulnerabilities in networking protocols: ARP spoofing, DNS poisoning
• Tools to scan for vulnerabilities: Nessus, OpenVAS
• Malware Types and Countermeasures
• Types of malware: Viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, rootkits
• Malware propagation methods
• Antivirus tools and malware detection techniques
• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Ethical hacking vs malicious hacking
• Phases of ethical hacking: Reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks
• Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing
• Penetration Testing Basics
• Penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, NIST)
• Scanning and enumeration: Nmap, Netcat, Wireshark
• Vulnerability analysis and exploitation using Metasploit
• Password cracking and brute force attacks
• Wireless and Network Security
• Wireless network security protocols: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
• Wireless attacks: Rogue AP, Evil Twin, WPA/WPA2 cracking
• Securing wireless networks: Strong encryption, network segmentation
• Web Application Security
• Introduction to web application architecture and attack vectors
• SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• Command injection, file inclusion vulnerabilities, and authentication attacks
• Securing web applications: Input validation, session management, parameterized queries
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Introduction to WAFs and their role in protecting web applications
• ModSecurity and OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS)
• Configuring and testing WAFs
• Secure Coding Practices
• Importance of secure coding
• Common programming vulnerabilities: Buffer overflow, memory management issues
• Static and dynamic code analysis tools: SonarQube, Coverity
• Best practices for secure software development (DevSecOps introduction)
• Incident Response
• Introduction to incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS)
• Phases of incident response: Preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned
• Incident handling process and case studies
• Cyber Forensics
• Introduction to cyber forensics: Disk forensics, memory forensics, and network forensics
• Tools for digital forensics: Autopsy, FTK Imager, EnCase
• Chain of custody and evidence handling in forensics investigations
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Introduction to SOC and its functions
• Real-time monitoring of threats using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools: Splunk, IBM QRadar
• Creating and analyzing security alerts and incidents
• Threat intelligence: Sources, platforms, and how to utilize it
• Cloud Security
• Introduction to cloud computing models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Cloud-specific security issues: Shared responsibility model, data breaches, misconfigurations
• Securing cloud environments: Encryption, identity and access management (IAM), monitoring
• Tools: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Access control models: DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Privileged access management (PAM)
• Tools: Okta, Microsoft Active Directory
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
• Cyber security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls
• Data privacy laws and compliance standards: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
• Risk management process: Identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Implementing security policies, standards, and guidelines
• Capstone Project
• A hands-on project covering an end-to-end security operation (e.g., a complete penetration test, implementing security for an application, setting up a SIEM system)
• Preparation for industry certification exams (CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+)
• Overview of VLSI Technology
• Introduction to VLSI, its importance, and applications
• VLSI design flow and methodologies
• History and evolution of semiconductor technology (Moore’s Law, scaling)
• Digital Design Fundamentals
• Number systems: Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal
• Boolean algebra and logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, XOR)
• Combinational logic design: Multiplexers, Encoders, Decoders
• Sequential circuits: Flip-flops, Latches, Registers, Counters
• Introduction to HDL (Hardware Description Language)
• Overview of VHDL and Verilog
• Basic syntax and structure of Verilog/VHDL
• Writing simple combinational logic circuits in Verilog
• CMOS Technology
• Introduction to MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor)
• CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) structure and operation
• CMOS logic gates: Inverter, NAND, NOR, XOR
• Characteristics of CMOS: Power, delay, and area considerations
• Transistor-Level Design
• Transistor sizing and design rules
• Circuit simulation using SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis)
• CMOS layout and fabrication process
• Verilog/VHDL for Sequential Circuits
• Writing sequential circuits using HDL: Flip-flops, Shift Registers
• Introduction to testbenches and simulation
• Timing and delay modeling
• Designing with Verilog/VHDL
• Structural, dataflow, and behavioral modeling in Verilog
• Writing RTL (Register Transfer Level) code for arithmetic circuits (Adders, Multipliers)
• Finite State Machines (FSM): Moore and Mealy machines
• Designing and simulating FSMs using Verilog
• Synthesis and Optimization
• Introduction to RTL synthesis
• Optimizing designs for area, speed, and power
• Pipelining and parallelism in VLSI design
• Hardware Verification
• Introduction to simulation and synthesis tools (Xilinx, ModelSim, Cadence)
• Writing testbenches and waveform analysis
• Basic concepts of Formal Verification
• Introduction to FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays)
• Overview of FPGA architecture and applications
• FPGA design flow: Compilation, synthesis, mapping, place-and-route
• Difference between ASIC and FPGA design
• FPGA Design with Verilog
• FPGA development using Verilog
• FPGA programming and implementation
• Working with Xilinx ISE/ Vivado or Altera Quartus software for FPGA design
• Design for Testability (DFT)
• Importance of DFT in VLSI
• Basic concepts of scan chains, boundary scan, and Built-in Self-Test (BIST)
• Introduction to Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG)
• Analog VLSI Design
• Differences between analog and digital VLSI
• Basic analog circuits: Current mirrors, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers
• Analog layout design techniques
• Introduction to Mixed-Signal Design
• Low-Power VLSI Design
• Sources of power consumption in VLSI circuits
• Power reduction techniques: Clock gating, power gating, voltage scaling
• Designing low-power circuits at the architectural level
• Introduction to ASIC Design
• ASIC design flow: Specification, RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, and testing
• Introduction to physical design: Floorplanning, placement, and routing
• Physical Design and Timing Analysis
• Basics of physical design: Placement, routing, and parasitic extraction
• Timing analysis: Setup time, hold time, and clock skew
• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) and clock distribution networks
• Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
• Introduction to DRC and LVS checks
• Understanding design rules and constraints
• Parasitic extraction and post-layout simulation
• Advanced Topics in VLSI
• Introduction to VLSI architectures: RISC vs CISC
• Emerging trends in VLSI: FinFET, SOI, 3D ICs, AI and machine learning in VLSI
• Overview of VLSI design challenges at the nanometer scale
• Capstone Project
• End-to-end VLSI design project: RTL to GDSII flow
• Implementing a complete system on FPGA or ASIC
• Design reviews and final presentations
• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• What is ethical hacking? Differences between black hat, white hat, and grey hat hacking
• Understanding the hacker mindset: Offensive vs. defensive security
• Ethical hacking phases: Reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, clearing tracks
• Legal aspects and certifications: CEH, OSCP, GPEN, etc.
• Cyber Security Fundamentals
• Overview of the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Security risks and attack types (phishing, malware, social engineering, DoS, etc.)
• Vulnerability, threat, and risk assessments
• Introduction to security policies, risk management, and compliance
• Networking Basics for Ethical Hackers
• OSI and TCP/IP models: Layered communication in networks
• IP addressing, subnets, and routing basics
• Ports and protocols: TCP, UDP, ICMP, and their vulnerabilities
• Network devices: Switches, routers, firewalls, and network security concepts
• Footprinting and Reconnaissance
• Introduction to footprinting and its importance in ethical hacking
• Active vs passive reconnaissance techniques
• Tools for information gathering: WHOIS, Netcraft, Shodan, Google dorking
• DNS enumeration and email footprinting
• Network Scanning
• Introduction to network scanning and enumeration
• Scanning types: Port scanning, vulnerability scanning, service version scanning
• Using Nmap and its advanced features for scanning networks
• Identifying live systems, open ports, services, and vulnerabilities
• Banner Grabbing and Enumeration
• Banner grabbing for service information
• Network and system enumeration: SMB, SNMP, LDAP enumeration
• Tools for enumeration: Netcat, OpenVAS, Nessus
• Gaining Access and Privilege Escalation
• Understanding password attacks: Dictionary attacks, brute-force, rainbow tables
• Password cracking tools: John the Ripper, Hydra, Cain & Abel
• Privilege escalation: Local and remote methods, exploiting kernel vulnerabilities
• Malware Types and Countermeasures
• Overview of malware: Viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, keyloggers
• Techniques for creating and deploying malware
• Anti-malware tools and techniques for malware detection
• System Hacking and Post-Exploitation
• Gaining access to systems: Exploiting vulnerabilities, buffer overflows, remote code execution
• Maintaining access: Rootkits, trojans, backdoors
• Post-exploitation tasks: Privilege escalation, keylogging, file exfiltration
• Introduction to Web Application Security
• Web application architecture: Client-server model, HTTP/HTTPS protocols
• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities: Overview and examples of attacks (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
• Web server attacks: Directory traversal, file inclusion, web shell
• Web Application Hacking Techniques
• SQL Injection: Understanding SQL queries and exploiting vulnerable applications
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Types of XSS and exploiting scripts in vulnerable applications
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): How CSRF works and exploitation scenarios
• Web Application Hacking Tools
• Tools for web application penetration testing: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap
• Using proxies and scanners to identify vulnerabilities in web applications
• Practical lab: Exploiting vulnerable web applications in a controlled environment (e.g., DVWA, WebGoat)
• Wireless Network Hacking
• Wireless networking basics: Wi-Fi standards, encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
• Attacking wireless networks: Cracking WPA/WPA2 using Aircrack-ng
• Rogue AP, Evil Twin, and Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks in wireless networks
• Social Engineering Attacks
• Understanding social engineering: Tactics and attack vectors
• Phishing, spear-phishing, and baiting techniques
• Creating and deploying social engineering payloads using SET (Social Engineering Toolkit)
• Exploit Development
• Introduction to exploit development and buffer overflows
• Basics of assembly language and memory management
• Exploit development tools: Metasploit, ExploitDB, Immunity Debugger
• Writing and testing simple exploits
• Metasploit Framework for Exploitation
• Introduction to Metasploit and its modules: Exploits, payloads, and auxiliaries
• Using Metasploit to scan, exploit, and post-exploit vulnerabilities
• Practical lab: Real-world scenario exploitation with Metasploit
• Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
• Understanding DoS and DDoS attacks: Techniques and impact
• Types of DoS attacks: SYN flood, ICMP flood, Smurf attack, Ping of Death
• Tools for launching and mitigating DoS/DDoS attacks
• Security Auditing and Vulnerability Assessment
• Basics of security auditing: Processes and methodologies (ISO 27001, NIST)
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Writing penetration testing reports: Analysis, recommendations, and action plans
• Capstone Project
• End-to-end ethical hacking project: Simulating a real-world penetration test
• Identifying vulnerabilities, exploiting them, and recommending mitigation
• Presentation and defense of the final project
• Industry Certifications Preparation:
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
• Regular Lab Exercises and Competitions:
• Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges for practice
• Hands-on labs with vulnerable systems (e.g., Hack The Box, TryHackMe)
• Introduction to Linux
• What is Linux? Overview of Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, etc.)
• History and evolution of Linux
• Benefits and use cases of Linux in enterprise environments
• Linux file system structure: /bin, /boot, /etc, /home, /var, /usr, /root, /dev, /mnt, /proc
• Basic Linux Commands
• Navigating the file system: ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, rmdir, touch
• File and directory operations: cp, mv, rm, cat, more, less, head, tail
• Understanding file permissions and ownership: chmod, chown, chgrp
• Viewing and editing text files: nano, vim, vi, gedit
• Working with links: Hard and symbolic links using ln
• File Compression and Archiving
• Compressing and archiving files: tar, gzip, gunzip, zip, unzip
• Managing and exploring archives
• User and Group Management
• Understanding Linux users and groups
• Creating and managing users: useradd, usermod, passwd, userdel
• Group management: groupadd, groupdel, gpasswd, groups
• Managing user profiles: Home directories, shell, and default settings
• Password policies and aging: chage
• File Permissions and Security
• Understanding file permissions: Read, write, execute (rwx)
• Changing file permissions and ownership: chmod, chown
• Access Control Lists (ACLs) for advanced permission management: setfacl, getfacl
• Understanding and using the umask command
• Switching Users and Permissions
• Switching between users: su, sudo
• Configuring sudo access and permissions for users
• Managing root access and administrative users
• Understanding File Systems
• Linux file system types: ext2, ext3, ext4, XFS, Btrfs
• Mounting and unmounting file systems: mount, umount
• Managing file system labels and UUIDs
• Exploring file system usage with df, du
• Disk Management and Partitioning
• Understanding disk partitioning: MBR vs GPT
• Creating and managing partitions with fdisk, parted
• Creating and mounting file systems on partitions
• Managing disk quotas: Enabling quotas and quota reports
• LVM (Logical Volume Manager)
• Introduction to LVM and its advantages
• Creating and managing LVM partitions: Physical Volumes (PVs), Volume Groups (VGs), and Logical Volumes (LVs)
• Resizing logical volumes and file systems
• Process and Job Management
• Understanding Linux processes: Foreground vs background processes
• Managing processes: ps, top, htop, kill, pkill, nice, renice
• Monitoring system performance: CPU, memory, disk I/O usage
• Scheduling jobs with cron and at: Automating tasks
• System Monitoring Tools
• Using vmstat, iostat, netstat, and lsof for system monitoring
• Viewing system logs with journalctl, dmesg, syslog
• Monitoring disk space and memory usage: free, df, du
• Basic Linux Networking
• Understanding network interfaces and configuration files
• Configuring network interfaces: Static and DHCP configurations
• Checking network connections: ping, netstat, traceroute, ip, ifconfig
• Hostname resolution and DNS configuration
• Managing network services: systemctl, service
• Package Management
• Introduction to Linux package management: APT (Debian-based), YUM/DNF (Red Hat-based)
• Installing, updating, and removing packages: apt-get, yum, dnf
• Working with repositories and mirrors
• Managing packages with dpkg (Debian) and rpm (Red Hat)
• Service and Daemon Management
• Understanding Linux services and daemons
• Managing services: Starting, stopping, enabling, and disabling with systemctl, service
• Managing system startup: systemd vs init
• Troubleshooting service issues using system logs
• Shell Scripting and Automation
• Introduction to shell scripting: Bash basics, variables, loops, conditions
• Writing simple shell scripts to automate tasks
• Scheduling scripts with cron
• Practical lab: Automating system administration tasks with scripts
• Linux Security Essentials
• Firewall configuration using iptables and firewalld
• Configuring Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access and security: Key-based authentication, SSH hardening
• User authentication using PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
• Securing files with SELinux and AppArmor
• Backup and Restore
• Understanding backup concepts: Full, incremental, differential
• Creating backups using tar, rsync, and other tools
• Automating backup processes
• Restoring data from backups
• Advanced System Administration
• Configuring RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• Managing Virtual Machines with KVM and VirtualBox
• Introduction to containerization: Overview of Docker
• Monitoring and logging with Nagios and ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Stack
• Final Project and Certification Preparation
• Perform a comprehensive Linux system setup and configuration (user management, services, security, backup)
• Troubleshoot common Linux issues in a controlled environment
• Introduction to Java Programming
• History and evolution of Java
• Java features: Platform independence, object-oriented, robust, secure, multithreaded
• Java Development Kit (JDK), Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
• Installing and setting up Java (Eclipse/IntelliJ)
• First Java Program
• Writing, compiling, and running a simple Java program
• Understanding the main method and command-line arguments
• Compilation process and role of the JVM
• Java Programming Basics
• Data types, variables, and literals
• Operators: Arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise, and assignment operators
• Control flow statements: if, if-else, switch, loops (for, while, do-while)
• Arrays and multi-dimensional arrays
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Principles of OOP: Encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction
• Differences between procedural programming and OOP
• Classes and Objects
• Defining classes and objects
• Constructors: Default, parameterized, and constructor overloading
• this keyword, instance variables, and methods
• Static members: Static variables and static methods
• Inheritance and Polymorphism
• Concept of inheritance in Java: extends keyword
• Method overriding and the super keyword
• Runtime polymorphism and dynamic method dispatch
• Understanding abstract classes and interfaces
• Practical lab: Building a simple inheritance hierarchy
• Encapsulation and Data Hiding
• Private members, getters, and setters
• Benefits of encapsulation in real-world applications
• Interfaces and Abstract Classes
• Differences between abstract classes and interfaces
• Implementing multiple interfaces
• Practical lab: Real-world example using interfaces
• Packages and Access Modifiers
• Defining and using packages
• public, private, protected, and default access modifiers
• Importing built-in and user-defined packages
• Exception Handling in Java
• Types of exceptions: Checked and unchecked exceptions
• try, catch, finally, throw, and throws keywords
• Built-in exceptions in Java
• Creating custom exceptions
• Best practices in exception handling
• Practical lab: Exception handling in file reading/writing
• Java Collections Framework (JCF)
• Overview of collections: List, Set, Map, Queue
• Understanding ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, TreeSet, HashMap, TreeMap, LinkedHashMap
• Iterators and enhanced for-loop
• Practical lab: Implementing collections in real-world scenarios
• Generics in Java
• Introduction to generics: Why use generics?
• Generic classes and methods
• Bounded and unbounded wildcards in generics
• File Handling and I/O in Java
• Java I/O classes: InputStream, OutputStream, Reader, Writer
• Working with files: Reading and writing files using FileReader, FileWriter, BufferedReader, BufferedWriter
• Serialization and deserialization in Java
• Practical lab: File I/O operations
• Multithreading in Java
• Introduction to threads and multitasking
• Creating threads using Thread class and Runnable interface
• Thread lifecycle and states
• Thread synchronization, wait() and notify()
• Practical lab: Multithreading in real-world applications (e.g., file processing)
• Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
• Introduction to JDBC and databases
• Connecting to a database using JDBC
• Executing SQL queries (select, insert, update, delete) from Java
• Prepared statements and batch processing
• Practical lab: Building a small database-driven application
• Java Networking
• Networking basics: IP addresses, ports, protocols (TCP/UDP)
• Creating client-server applications using sockets
• Practical lab: Building a chat application using Java sockets
• Java 8 Features
• Introduction to Lambda expressions
• Functional interfaces and Predicate, Consumer, Function
• Method references and constructor references
• Default and static methods in interfaces
• Streams API: Creating and processing streams, intermediate and terminal operations
• Optional class and handling null values
• Java Design Patterns
• Introduction to design patterns: Creational, structural, behavioral
• Singleton pattern
• Factory pattern
• Observer pattern
• Decorator pattern
• Practical lab: Implementing design patterns in a Java project
• Final Project
• Developing a complete Java application integrating all concepts learned (OOP, multithreading, collections, JDBC, networking)
• Implementing design patterns, exception handling, and file I/O
• Project presentation and report writing
• Regular coding challenges and projects to solidify concepts
• Industry Certifications Preparation:
• Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer (OCPJP)
• Other Java-related certifications
• Introduction to Web Development
• Overview of full-stack development
• Introduction to the MERN stack and its components
• Setting up the development environment (VS Code, Node.js, Git)
• HTML and CSS Basics
• Structure of a web page: Understanding HTML5 tags and elements
• CSS fundamentals: Selectors, box model, and layouts
• Responsive design with media queries and Flexbox
• Hands-on: Build a basic responsive web page
• JavaScript Fundamentals
• JavaScript syntax: Variables, data types, and operators
• Control flow: Conditional statements and loops
• Functions, scope, and closures
• JavaScript ES6+ features: Let, const, arrow functions, destructuring, spread/rest operators
• DOM manipulation and event handling
• Practical lab: Basic interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Introduction to React
• Why React? Component-based architecture and Virtual DOM
• Setting up a React development environment (Create React App)
• JSX: Combining HTML and JavaScript
• Functional components and props
• State and Lifecycle in React
• Understanding state and props
• Handling events in React
• Component lifecycle methods in class components
• Hooks: useState, useEffect for functional components
• React Router and Navigation
• Implementing routing with React Router
• Dynamic routing and navigation between pages
• Passing data between routes
• Building Forms in React
• Controlled vs uncontrolled components
• Form handling and validation
• Practical lab: Building a multi-page React application with forms and routing
• Advanced React Concepts
• Working with higher-order components (HOCs)
• Context API for global state management
• Error boundaries and handling errors in React
• State Management with Redux
• Introduction to Redux: State management and the Redux flow
• Setting up a Redux store and actions
• Dispatching actions and updating state with reducers
• Connecting Redux with React components using react-redux
• Asynchronous Operations with Redux Thunk
• Handling async logic with Redux Thunk middleware
• Fetching data from APIs and managing global state
• Practical lab: Building a React app with global state management using Redux and Thunk
• Introduction to Node.js
• What is Node.js? Event-driven, non-blocking I/O model
• Node.js modules and package management with npm
• Creating a basic server with the HTTP module
• Introduction to Express.js
• Setting up an Express.js server
• Routing in Express: Handling GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
• Serving static files and middleware in Express
• Handling form data and query parameters
• RESTful API Development with Express
• REST principles and API architecture
• Creating routes and controllers for a REST API
• Structuring API endpoints: Resource-based URIs
• Data validation and error handling in APIs
• Practical lab: Building a basic RESTful API with Express
• Introduction to MongoDB
• NoSQL databases: Differences between SQL and NoSQL
• MongoDB overview: Collections, documents, and BSON
• Setting up MongoDB locally and in the cloud with MongoDB Atlas
• MongoDB CRUD operations: Insert, find, update, delete
• Mongoose and Data Modeling
• Introduction to Mongoose for schema-based MongoDB models
• Defining and creating Mongoose models
• Working with queries: Filtering, sorting, and pagination
• Connecting Express with MongoDB
• Using Mongoose in Express applications
• CRUD operations with MongoDB and Express
• Authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Practical lab: Building a full-featured API with Express, Mongoose, and MongoDB
• Integrating React with Node.js and Express
• Setting up concurrent development environments for client (React) and server (Node.js)
• Fetching data from the backend in React using Axios/Fetch API
• Making API calls from React to Express endpoints
• Authentication and Authorization
• Implementing user authentication with JWT (login, register, logout)
• Protecting routes and managing sessions in React
• Role-based access control (RBAC) in MERN applications
• Deployment and Testing
• Writing unit and integration tests with Jest and Supertest
• Building and optimizing the React app for production
• Deploying MERN applications to Heroku or AWS
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
• Practical lab: Deploying a full-stack MERN application
• Final Project
• Full-scale MERN application development integrating all learned concepts (CRUD, authentication, state management)
• Project presentation, code review, and submission
• Regular coding challenges and projects to strengthen skills
• Preparation for industry certifications like MongoDB Certified Developer and Full-Stack Developer certifications
• Introduction to Android
• Overview of Android and its versions
• Android architecture and components
• Understanding Android development tools: Android Studio, AVD, SDK Manager
• Setting up the Android development environment
• Basics of Java for Android
• Overview of Java programming: Classes, objects, methods, inheritance, and polymorphism
• Java data types, variables, and operators
• Control structures: Loops, conditionals, and switches
• Working with arrays, strings, and collections in Java
• Exception handling in Java
• Practical lab: Writing simple Java programs for Android
• First Android App
• Creating a simple Android app
• Overview of the project structure in Android Studio
• Understanding AndroidManifest.xml and Gradle
• Running apps on physical devices and emulators
• Android UI Components
• Introduction to Android UI components: TextView, EditText, Button, ImageView, etc.
• Exploring UI properties: Width, height, padding, margins
• Event handling: Click listeners and callbacks
• Layouts in Android
• Layout types: LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout, FrameLayout, TableLayout
• Understanding and using ConstraintLayout for responsive designs
• Nested layouts and optimization tips
• Android Resources and Styles
• Defining resources: Colors, strings, dimensions, and drawables
• Accessing resources in XML and Java
• Creating custom themes and styles
• Practical lab: Building user interfaces with multiple layouts and resources
• Advanced UI Components
• ListView and RecyclerView for displaying lists
• Creating custom adapters for RecyclerView
• CardView and GridView usage
• Handling user inputs: Checkboxes, RadioButtons, Spinners, and Dialogs
• Activity Lifecycle and Intents
• Understanding Android activity lifecycle: onCreate(), onStart(), onResume(), onPause(), etc.
• Using Intents to navigate between activities
• Passing data between activities using Bundles and Intents
• Fragments in Android
• Introduction to Fragments: Fragment lifecycle
• Replacing activities with fragments for better UI design
• Communicating between fragments and activities
• Practical lab: Building a multi-screen app using activities, intents, and fragments
• Data Storage and Persistence
• SharedPreferences for key-value pair storage
• Internal and external storage: Saving files and handling permissions
• SQLite database for structured data storage
• Room persistence library: Managing databases with ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Practical lab: Creating an app with SQLite and Room for storing user data
• Networking and Web APIs
• Introduction to RESTful web services and APIs
• Using HttpURLConnection and OkHttp to make HTTP requests
• Parsing JSON data using JSONObject and Gson
• Making asynchronous API calls with Retrofit and handling responses
• Working with background tasks using AsyncTask, Thread, Handler, and Runnable
• Practical lab: Creating an app that consumes data from a REST API
• Services in Android
• Introduction to Android services: Foreground and background services
• Creating and binding services to activities
• Introduction to JobScheduler and WorkManager for background tasks
• Managing long-running tasks with IntentService and BoundService
• Broadcast Receivers
• Understanding broadcast receivers and system events
• Registering and handling broadcasts in the app
• Practical lab: Using services and broadcast receivers to handle background tasks
• Notifications in Android
• Building notifications using the NotificationManager and NotificationCompat
• Creating custom notifications with actions and replies
• Managing notification channels for Android versions 8.0+
• Practical lab: Building an app that handles notifications and broadcasts
• Multimedia and Camera Integration
• Playing audio and video using MediaPlayer
• Integrating the camera and handling images
• Practical lab: Building a media player app
• Location and Maps
• Using Android’s location services: GPS and network-based location tracking
• Google Maps integration and APIs
• Displaying maps, markers, and handling location updates
• Firebase and Cloud Integration
• Introduction to Firebase for backend services
• Firebase Authentication: Implementing user login and registration
• Storing data with Firebase Firestore and Realtime Database
• Sending push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Practical lab: Creating an app with Firebase user authentication and data storage
• App Performance Optimization
• Best practices for optimizing app performance: Memory management, battery life, and efficient data loading
• Profiling tools in Android Studio: Memory, CPU, and network profiling
• Handling app crashes and reporting with Firebase Crashlytics
• App Publishing and Google Play Store
• Preparing the app for release: Code signing and ProGuard
• Creating a Google Play Developer account
• Publishing an app on the Play Store: APK generation, app listing, and marketing tips
• App versioning and handling updates
• Final Project
• Developing a complete Android application integrating UI, database, networking, services, and Firebase
• App presentation, testing, and deployment
• Capstone project report and presentation
• Regular coding challenges and projects to solidify concepts
• Industry Certification Preparation:
• Google Associate Android Developer Certification
• Other Android-related certifications
• Overview of computer networks: Types (LAN, WAN, MAN), topologies, and models (OSI, TCP/IP)
• Understanding network devices: Routers, switches, hubs, bridges, and access points
• IP addressing: IPv4, subnetting, and CIDR notation
• Introduction to network protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, DNS
• Building simple network topologies using Packet Tracer
• Configuring basic settings on routers and switches
• Verifying device configurations and connectivity
• Introduction to routing: Static vs. dynamic routing
• Configuring static routes on routers
• Understanding routing tables and their entries
• Implementing basic router configurations: Interfaces, IP addresses, and routing protocols
• Understanding VLANs (Virtual LANs) and trunking
• Configuring VLANs and assigning ports to VLANs
• Inter-VLAN routing and trunking
• Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and its role
• Configuring static routing and VLANs in Packet Tracer
• Setting up inter-VLAN routing and testing connectivity
• Implementing and troubleshooting basic STP configurations
• Introduction to dynamic routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Configuring and troubleshooting RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
• Configuring and troubleshooting OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
• Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
• Understanding routing protocol metrics and route selection
• Implementing and configuring EtherChannel (Port Aggregation)
• Understanding and configuring STP enhancements: RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
• Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) on switches
• Setting up and configuring dynamic routing protocols in Packet Tracer
• Implementing EtherChannel and STP enhancements
• Configuring and testing DHCP on network switches
• Introduction to network security concepts: Threats, vulnerabilities, and defenses
• Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering
• Implementing NAT (Network Address Translation) for address conservation and security
• Understanding and configuring basic firewall features
• Implementing and configuring port security on switches
• Understanding and configuring device authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+
• Configuring and managing VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) in Packet Tracer
• Setting up and configuring ACLs, NAT, and firewall features in Packet Tracer
• Implementing port security and device authentication
• Configuring VPNs and testing secure connectivity
• Overview of Django framework and its features
• Understanding the Model-View-Template (MVT) architecture
• Installing Django and setting up the development environment
• Creating a new Django project and understanding the project structure
• Overview of Python programming language: Data types, control structures, functions, and modules
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts in Python
• Understanding Python’s role in Django development
• Practical exercises: Writing Python scripts and functions
• Introduction to Django apps and project management
• Configuring settings and managing project environments
• Understanding URLs, views, and templates
• Building a simple Django app with basic views and templates
• Creating and configuring a Django project
• Developing basic views, templates, and URL routing
• Understanding Django models and the ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) system
• Defining models and fields: CharField, IntegerField, DateField, etc.
• Performing database migrations: makemigrations and migrate
• Querying the database using Django ORM: QuerySet methods, filters, and aggregations
• Creating and handling forms in Django: Form classes and model forms
• Validating form data and handling form submissions
• Customizing form fields and widgets
• Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
• Understanding routing protocol metrics and route selection
• Implementing user authentication: Registration, login, and logout
• Managing user sessions and permissions
• Implementing Django’s built-in user model and custom user models
• Understanding and using Django’s authentication views and decorators
• Building and using Django models and forms in a web application
• Implementing user authentication and authorization features
• Customizing the Django admin interface
• Registering models with the admin site
• Customizing admin forms and list displays
• Introduction to class-based views and their advantages
• Using generic CBVs: ListView, DetailView, CreateView, UpdateView, DeleteView
• Customizing and extending class-based views
• Understanding middleware and its use cases
• Writing and configuring custom middleware
• Using Django signals for event-driven programming
• Integrating Django with front-end frameworks and libraries: React, Vue.js, or Angular
• Using Django templates with JavaScript frameworks
• Handling AJAX requests and updating UI dynamically
• Preparing a Django application for production: Settings and configurations
• Deploying Django applications using web servers: Gunicorn, Nginx, and Apache
• Configuring databases for production: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Using cloud platforms and services for deployment: Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean