Maraimalai Nagar and Mahindra World City
Automotive and electronics plants need design, CAD and PLC-skilled technicians.
Courses in Chengalpattu District – Online & Hybrid Training
Chengalpattu district stretches from Maraimalai Nagar and Mahindra World City to the Siruseri tech park and the coast at Mahabalipuram. Learn the skills these employers ask for, online.
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01Chengalpattu
Chengalpattu district where the plants and parks are
The district’s economy runs along the Chennai–Tiruchirappalli highway and the OMR corridor. Maraimalai Nagar and the Mahindra World City cluster bring automotive and electronics manufacturing, while the southern end of OMR around Siruseri carries IT and BPO campuses. Between them sit colleges that send out a large number of engineering graduates every year.
Graduates here often compete in the same Chennai market but live a long commute away, which makes online learning practical. A student in Guduvancheri or Tambaram can complete a live course in the evening and still reach a job interview in the city the next morning.
Where the jobs are
Siruseri IT corridor
Software and testing roles that start with Python, Java and SQL.
Engineering colleges around Potheri and Kattankulathur
Final-year students add CAD and coding certificates before campus drives.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for Chengalpattu
CATIA
Automotive design and surfacing work around the Maraimalai Nagar belt.
40–80 hPLC & SCADA
Factory automation is a daily need inside the district’s plants.
44–64 hAutodesk Inventor
Machine and fixture design for the district’s engineering suppliers.
40 hJava
A common requirement in Siruseri-area software hiring.
64–160 hData Analytics
Reporting roles in OMR-side shared-services teams.
40 hEmbedded Linux & Yocto
Electronics employers near Mahindra World City work with embedded platforms.
40–64 hTake the same courses live online
03Joining from Chengalpattu
How learning works
Students from Chengalpattu district can join live online, or take a hybrid batch and travel to Katpadi, which is reached on the Chennai–Bengaluru line, only for labs.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
Taluks in Chengalpattu district
Chengalpattu is covered by this district page.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATIA | 40–80 h | Beginners and engineering students who want a structured 40-hour start in CATIA V5 – sketcher, part design, assembly, sheet metal, surfaces and drafting, with practice in every session. | Bottle or mouse surface model |
| PLC & SCADA | 44–64 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. | Paint or soft drink mixing recipe |
| Autodesk Inventor | 40 h | Beginners who want the structured 40-hour Essential programme with theory and practice for each Inventor topic. | Welding fixture concept |
| Java | 64–160 h | Students who want a 64-hour core Java course covering OOP, Swing, collections, threads, networking and JDBC (Livewire). | Microservice-based capstone |
07Study plan
Your first 49 weeks from Chengalpattu
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: CATIA (40–80 h)
- Weeks 12–20: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 21–26: Autodesk Inventor (40 h)
- Weeks 27–49: Java (64–160 h)
04Your learning path
From Chengalpattu, step by step
CATIA 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Navigate CATIA V5 workbenches, toolbars, compass and specification tree
- Produce drafting sheets with projection, section and detail views and dimensions
- Build wireframe geometry and surfaces such as extrudes, sweeps, fills, blends and multi-sections
Project to build: Universal coupling assembly. Assemble all components with coincidence, contact and offset constraints and check the motion-ready layout.
Tools covered: Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting, Sketcher workbench, Generative Sheetmetal Design.
Professional level: Engineers and designers who want an 80-hour, job-ready CATIA V5 programme – advanced part design, knowledgeware, large assemblies, advanced sheet metal, surfacing and full drawing detailing.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Use comparison, move, math and logic instructions and function block diagrams
- Build SCADA screens with tags, animations, scripts, alarms, trends and recipes
- Explain types of industrial automation and where PLCs and SCADA fit
Project to build: Relay control panel. Wire a small panel with push buttons, relays and a selector switch for different control modes.
Tools covered: Wonderware InTouch, Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram, Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator, Siemens WinCC, ABB Control Builder Plus (CODESYS).
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
Autodesk Inventor 40 h
You will learn to
- Check assemblies for interference and measure distances, angles and areas
- Edit solids with direct edit, combine, split and thicken tools
- Create detailed drawings with views, dimensions, GD&T symbols, tables and balloons
Project to build: Welding fixture concept. Model a simple fixture base, locators and clamps as an assembly for a shop-floor job.
Tools covered: Sheet Metal environment and flat patterns, Interference inspection and measure tools, Drawing views and annotation, Part modeling and work features, Parameters.
Foundation level: Beginners who want the structured 40-hour Essential programme with theory and practice for each Inventor topic.
Java 64–160 h
You will learn to
- Use Spring Security, JPA, Git and Docker in a professional workflow
- Complete Java projects and prepare a CV and interview plan for developer roles
- Apply inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces in Java
Project to build: Spring Boot REST API. A CRUD API with database, validation, exception handling and authentication, packaged in Docker.
Tools covered: Java SE and JVM, Maven, JDBC with MySQL and Oracle, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Swing.
Foundation level: Beginners and students who want a thorough 90-hour core Java foundation with JDBC, networking, RMI and a project (CADD Centre).
05Careers
Roles that fit work around Chengalpattu
Automotive Design Engineer
An automotive design engineer designs the parts that make up a vehicle, such as body-in-white panels, plastic interior trims, brackets, seating structures or chassis components.
Day to day: model plastic trims, sheet metal panels and brackets in CATIA; run DMU clash and clearance checks within the vehicle package.
Skills employers ask for: Team communication and design documentation; GD&T and automotive drawing standards; Plastic part design rules.
Where careers start: Design Trainee.
Mechanical Design Engineer
A mechanical design engineer turns a product idea into accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Day to day: revise designs based on feedback from manufacturing, quality and testing teams; check assemblies for interference, clearance and motion before prototypes are made.
Skills employers ask for: GD&T and tolerance stack-up basics; 3D part and assembly modelling in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or NX; Basic strength-of-materials calculations.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
Java Developer
A Java developer builds and maintains software using Java, a language trusted by banks, insurance companies, telecom operators, e-commerce platforms and government systems.
Day to day: connect applications to databases using JDBC and SQL; write Java classes and business logic.
Skills employers ask for: JDBC and SQL; Core Java and OOP concepts; Git and build tools.
Where careers start: Trainee / Associate Developer.
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08FAQ
Chengalpattu – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppIs there a batch timed for working people in Chengalpattu district?
Evening and weekend online batches are common; confirm the next start dates with a counsellor.
Which course helps for jobs near Maraimalai Nagar?
CATIA, PLC and SCADA, or Autodesk Inventor are the usual picks for manufacturing roles in that belt.
Which course should I start with in Chengalpattu?
The district’s economy runs along the Chennai–Tiruchirappalli highway and the OMR corridor. A sensible order is CATIA first, then PLC & SCADA once you are comfortable.
Is a free demo available?
Contact your chosen centre on WhatsApp or phone to ask about a demo or counselling session before you enrol.
What is Autodesk Inventor?
Autodesk Inventor is 3D mechanical design software from Autodesk. It is used to model parts, build assemblies, design sheet metal and create manufacturing drawings. It is widely used by machine builders and fabrication companies.
Can I learn online from Chengalpattu?
Yes. CareerKraft runs live, trainer-led online and hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate as classroom batches, so learners in Chengalpattu do not have to relocate.
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