Want Urgent career Advice

Dear All,
I have finished my MS in chemical engineering from US university and presetly on OPT work permit.
I do not have software background.
I have received call from consultant company.
They are offering me AIX UNIX training for four weeks and find me a job.
My question is how difficuilt that will be for me,since I will be starting from scratch..I just know how to take printout and send email from unix terminal..thats it.
Will it be good choice to take step in IT field..
Please advice.
Desi students/professionals you might understand my situation better..
looking forward to hear

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