Guys,
I have browsed a lot of Institutes to have a decent training in SAS.
After many researches I found that most of them have bad reviews across the net.
Then I came across an institute named Epoch Research & Training Institute, based out at Ahmedabad.
They are giving training in all modules of SAS, and claim to have accredition from SAS India.
I could'nt found any negative reviews against them.
Now! The fact behind why I could'nt find any reviews against them is that, they wont allow any reviews to stay long in the net. They pay the websites to delete them.
Epoch SAS Training institute claims these followings:
1. The are recognised by SAS India - well, you just need to get trained, and get certified, dont fall for that claim.
2. They give the best in-house trainings - No, they dont give the best inhouse trainings, they doesnt even have proper trainers.
3. They have best facilities - Another joke.
4. They give job placements: The funniest among all of the claims. They have some placement guys who are themselves fresh passouts, without any industry contacts. They check the company web-pages and call up the HR departments to get some clue of any vacancies. The placement guys are themselves seeking to run away from Epoch!
5. They have some mock interview sessions conducted by them. It is mandatory for you to score good in those mock interviews in order to qualify for a 'Real-interview' (if you are lucky to come across).
6. The mock interviews are taken after youy have completed your certifications. If your certifications took 3 months, then be ready to give the mock interviews for another 2 months. I dont see any sense in it. Its just a way to make the process delay.
7. Further if you were given any bullshit chances with any company here you weren't eligible to or there weren't any vacancies at all, then they wont give you any more than 3 interview chances, after which you cannot say that you were not provided any placement opportunities.
8. They have no defined fee structure. They ask for your resume and offer you courses which may not be relevant to your profile. They are just interested in your money, not in your career.
9. Unfair fees: They charge different amount of fees from different candidates enrolled for the same course.
In short, they are not worth of the lakhs of rupees you are going to invest.
After the completion, you may have the certificates, but not the knowledge or any job opportunities, and you will be short of a good sum of money !!
Beaware before joining!
I have faced all these fraudulent claims and lost a lot of money, hence does not want another innocent student to be fooled of his money ever again!
