OMR, Siruseri and Taramani IT parks
Software services, testing, analytics and support teams hire for Python, Java, SQL and cloud skills.
Courses in Velachery – online, hybrid or classroom
Many learners work at nearby IT parks, so evening batches in testing, data and design work best.
Velachery · Chennai districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictChennai
Taluks in district17
Start withSoftware Testing (Selenium)
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Velachery
Learning from Velachery
Velachery in south Chennai joins the IT corridor, a big retail mall area, many colleges and a heavily residential community.
Many learners work at nearby IT parks, so evening batches in testing, data and design work best.
How learners from Velachery study: classroom batches run at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet; everyone else joins live online or hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate.
01Local jobs
Who hires around Chennai district
Chennai is the largest job market within reach of Vellore, roughly two to three hours away along the Chennai–Bengaluru corridor with Katpadi Junction on the main rail line. The software belt along Old Mahabalipuram Road and the parks at Siruseri and Taramani sit beside the engineering estates of Guindy and Ambattur, the auto-component plants to the south and west, and a steady flow of building and infrastructure projects around the city.
Guindy, Ambattur and Thirumudivakkam estates
Small and mid-size engineering units look for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CNC programming.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Testing (Selenium) | 80 h | Beginners, manual testers and IT students who want an 80-hour, hands-on route into web test automation with Python and Selenium. | Login page test suite |
| Data Analytics | 40 h | Graduates and professionals who want a practical 40-hour course on data preparation, visualisation and dashboards using Tableau. | Hospital operations report |
| UI/UX Design | 80 h | Beginners and graduates who want a complete path from user research to finished, testable UI designs and a portfolio. | Usability test report |
| Python | 50–120 h | Beginners and students who want a 50-hour course covering core Python, OOP and an introduction to Django and MySQL. | Bank application GUI |
07Study plan
Your first 45 weeks from Velachery
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: Software Testing (Selenium) (80 h)
- Weeks 12–17: Data Analytics (40 h)
- Weeks 18–28: UI/UX Design (80 h)
- Weeks 29–45: Python (50–120 h)
Not sure what to pick for Velachery?
Tell a counsellor your background and goal. You get the right course, the syllabus, the next batch and a free demo class.
03Your learning path
From Velachery, step by step
Software Testing (Selenium) 80 h
You will learn to
- Build keyword-driven tests with Robot Framework, including a login page test
- Locate elements using id, name, class name, link text, XPath and CSS selectors
- Handle mouse actions, alerts, pop-ups, frames and file uploads
Project to build: Web table data check. Read a dynamic table, extract row values and compare them with expected data.
Tools covered: Implicit and explicit waits, Robot Framework, Selenium WebDriver, Action chains and Advanced User Interactions API, Python.
Foundation level: Beginners, manual testers and IT students who want an 80-hour, hands-on route into web test automation with Python and Selenium.
Data Analytics 40 h
You will learn to
- Design dashboards and stories and connect Tableau to databases and Amazon cloud data
- Write table calculations, level-of-detail expressions and logic, date and string calculations
- Install Tableau Desktop and work confidently in its interface
Project to build: District-wise map analysis. Plot data on a map of Tamil Nadu districts and customise colours and filters to show patterns.
Tools covered: Tableau Desktop, Joins, blends and unions, Table calculations and LOD expressions, Live and extract connections, Amazon cloud storage as a data source.
Foundation level: Graduates and professionals who want a practical 40-hour course on data preparation, visualisation and dashboards using Tableau.
UI/UX Design 80 h
You will learn to
- Plan a UX project using design thinking and user-centred design principles
- Carry out competitor analysis, heuristic analysis and task flow evaluation
- Apply colour theory, typography, layout, iconography and Google Material Design to UI screens
Project to build: Responsive landing page. Turn your final UI into a working page using HTML5, CSS3 and Bootstrap with a simple form.
Tools covered: Usability testing, task grids and heuristic analysis, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap, Google Analytics for user behaviour insights, Google Material Design guidelines and UI kits, Site maps, information architecture and navigation models.
Foundation level: Beginners and graduates who want a complete path from user research to finished, testable UI designs and a portfolio.
Python 50–120 h
You will learn to
- Apply OOP concepts such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism and encapsulation
- Build simple web pages and forms with Django
- Set up Python, Anaconda and an IDE and run your own programs
Project to build: Django registration site. Create a small web app with forms, sessions and user registration stored in MySQL.
Tools covered: Django, Pytest, MySQL connectivity, SciPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow and PyTorch (introduction), Python 3.
Foundation level: Students who want a practical 60-hour Python course with GUI apps, databases, graphics, networking and a real-time project.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Velachery
Python Developer
A Python developer writes software in Python, one of the easiest languages to read and one of the most widely used.
Day to day: automate repetitive tasks such as reports and file processing; design database models and write SQL queries.
Skills employers ask for: Django models, views, templates and ORM; Core Python: data types, loops, functions, OOP; Basic HTML and CSS.
Where careers start: Trainee Python Developer.
Data Analyst
A data analyst collects, cleans and studies data to answer business questions such as which products sell best, why customers leave or where costs are rising.
Day to day: present insights and recommendations to stakeholders; build dashboards and reports in Power BI.
Skills employers ask for: Python basics for analysis; Data visualisation principles; Data cleaning and preparation.
Where careers start: Junior Data Analyst.
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: write unit tests and take part in code reviews; work in agile teams with daily stand-ups and sprints.
Skills employers ask for: Git and build tools; Unit testing; Data structures and problem-solving.
Where careers start: Trainee / Associate Developer.
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Velachery – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Velachery?
Many learners work at nearby IT parks, so evening batches in testing, data and design work best. A sensible order is Software Testing (Selenium) first, then Data Analytics once you are comfortable.
What is Selenium?
Selenium is a free, open-source tool that automates web browsers. Testers use it to write scripts that check whether a website works correctly, so the same tests can be repeated quickly for every release.
Is placement guaranteed?
No. We provide placement support through resume help, mock interviews and job leads. Your dashboards and interview performance decide the outcome.
Can I learn online from Velachery?
You can. Every course is available as a live online class, and learners in Velachery who want lab time can add an occasional visit to one of the centres in Tamil Nadu.
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