Cloud computing has created a lot of buzz lately and with several companies venturing

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in this domain, it is expected to create about 1.5 million jobs in India by 2013. Keeping this in mind, Aptech Computer Education, the IT training brand of learning solutions company Aptech, will introduce three new programmes in cloud computing this month.

Vijay Mukhi, consultant, cyber law at DSK legal said, “Cloud computing is expected to generate about 1.5 million jobs in the next few years.” Anuj Kacker, VP, Aptech and global head of Aptech retail education, agreed and said, “Analyst firms foresee cloud becoming more prevalent, absorbing functions traditionally done by IT. And as companies adapt to the change, it has become obligatory for the aspirants and the existing IT professionals to understand the change.”

He added that cloud computing has a huge growth potential in the future. “Also, we see that more and more people will be interested in learning about such innovative technology, and hence our venture into this space,” he pointed out.

Aptech will launch Level 100, Level 200 and Level 300 courses in cloud computing later this month. The fee structure for the courses still needs to be decided, Kacker said.

Cloud computing uses the internet and central remote servers to maintain data and applications. This technology allows for much more efficient computing by centralising storage, memory, processing and bandwidth.

Mukhi pointed out that cloud computing will not only reduces cost, but also relieves the company of any infrastructure management. “With companies gradually moving towards cloud computing, it is but natural that students or professionals would want to get a stronghold in this space,” he said.

Gartner estimates worldwide cloud services revenue to surpass $56.3 billion in 2009. According to Kacker, in India, it is expected to witness a 100 per cent year-on-year growth.