Six month Scholarships in Advanced Computing, Mobile Computing, IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security. Admission Notification for 15th Feb 2021 #PG Diploma courses #C-DAC#IT Training.
The last date of registration is 15/02/2021.
To find out more about your eligibility for this scholarship please make an appointment with our friendly Faculty advisors
Mr. Jaibheem Gaikwad | Centre Head
Email: jaibheem@cdac.in Tel: (682) 80729





Scholarships in Advanced Computing, IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security now available for 2021!
A Second intake of scholarships will be available from now until the 15th February 2021 for admissions in February 2021. Those interested in applying should drop off their CV at USP Cook Islands or contact us on 29427 or email ci-ceit@usp.ac.fj for a detailed information sheet.
Students will study alongside colleagues from Nauru and Fiji. All fees will be provided as part of the scholarship. Due to COVID travel restrictions, this Post Graduate Diploma will be delivered fully online via the CEIT Faculty at USP Cook Islands Campus
- Scholarship for study in the Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security (PG-DITISS)
Pre-requisites – a first degree or equivalent in IT or computing or equivalent, and sound knowledge of the fundamentals of networks, operating system concepts and the basics of Linux command.
The focus of this course is on network security, techniques of detecting attacks, securing a network from internal and external attack and the principles and practices of cryptographic techniques.
- Scholarship for study in the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)
Pre-requisites – a first degree in computing or IT or equivalent and sound knowledge of fundamentals of programming, concepts of Linux and C programming
The focus of this course is on emerging trends in advanced computing, the changing face of technology and future requirements of the growing IT industry.
A condition of the scholarship is that successful graduates of the Post Graduates Diploma courses will, on return, be required to work for the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at USP Cook Islands for 2 years.

About the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing
Program Objectives:
The Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) is the flagship programme of ACTS. The course is targeted towards engineers and IT professionals who wish to venture into the domain of advanced computing. The course aims to groom the students to enable them to work on current technology scenarios as well as prepare them to keep pace with the changing face of technology and the requirements of the growing IT industry. The course curriculum has been designed keeping in view the emerging trends in advanced computing as well as contemporary and futuristic human resource requirements of the ICT industry. The entire course syllabus, courseware, teaching methodology and the course delivery have been derived from the rich research and development background of C-DAC. The depth and width of the course is unique in the industry covering a wide spectrum of requirements of the ICT industry. Running successfully for more than seventeen years, the DAC course has yielded more than quarter million of students, who are well positioned in the industry today.
Qualification & Experience: BE / ME or Equivalent (AMIE, AIETE), B.Sc. (Engg), MCA, MCS (After B.Sc.), M Sc (Electronics, Instrumentation, Comp. Sc., IT), MCM (With B.Sc.), MBA (Systems), BCS, B.Sc. (IT), B Sc (Comp. Sc.), BCA, BIS (Bachelor of Internet Sciences), Bachelor Of E-Commerce
Pre-requisites:
Candidate should have sound knowledge of Fundamentals of Programming, Concepts of Linux and C programming.
Course Modules:
S.No. | Module Name | No. of hrs |
1 | Operating System Concepts | 60 |
2 | OOPs with C++ Programming | 60 |
3 | Algorithm & Data structures | 60 |
4 | Software Application Development Tools & Techniques | 40 |
5 | Advanced Web Programming | 50 |
6 | JavaScript Framework | 60 |
7 | Database Technologies | 60 |
8 | Java Technologies-I( Core Java) | 70 |
9 | Java Technologies-II( Web Based Java) | 90 |
10 | Microsoft .NET 2010 | 70 |
11 | Application Security & Testing | 40 |
12 | Upcoming Technology (Parallel Computing) | 20 |
13 | Effective Communication | 50 |
12 | Aptitude & General English | 50 |
13 | Project | 120 |
Total hours | 900 |

About the Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security
Program Objectives:
The objective of this course is to enable the student to understand the concepts of network security and learn the techniques of detecting the attacks and securing a network from internal and outside attacks At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand a variety of generic security threats and vulnerabilities, understand the principles and practices of cryptographic techniques, identify and analyze particular security problems for a given application and apply appropriate security techniques to solve security problems. However, this course will not cover installation and configuration of LAN and WAN.
Qualification & Experience: BE / ME or Equivalent (AMIE, AIETE), B Sc (Engg), MCA
Pre-requisites:
Candidate should have sound knowledge of Fundamentals of Networks, Operating System Concepts and basics of Linux command.
Course Modules:
S.No. | Module Name | Hours |
1. | Fundamental of Computer Networks | 60 |
2. | Concepts of Operating System and Administration | 180 |
3. | Java Programming with Crypto API | 80 |
4. | Security Concepts | 140 |
5. | Network Defense and Countermeasures (NDC) | 70 |
6. | Cyber Forensics | 30 |
7. | Auditing,Law, Securing standards and Best Practices | 30 |
8. | PKI | 40 |
9. | IT Infrastructure Management | 70 |
10. | Effective Communication | 50 |
11. | Aptitude & General English | 50 |
12. | Project | 100 |
Total hours | 900 |