Source: ET Bureau
SkillUp Online will first launch foundation-level learning modules on AI and big data.
Trade association NASSCOM (The National Association of Software and Services Companies) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SkillUp Online to teach subjects like artificial intelligence, big data, cloud technologies, cyber security and blockchain. The courses taught will be certified by NASSCOM.
SkillUp Online will first launch foundation-level learning modules on AI and big data. They will also launch NASSCOM-certified learning programs for upskilling initiatives in the consumer, business and academic segments.
Amit Aggarwal, chief executive, NASSCOM SSC said, “SkillUp Online’s charter in the future skills space is in perfect alignment with the idea of the NASSCOM FutureSkills initiative… Today, online learning content is available everywhere, however, how you drive learning and learner’s outcomes, develop and stitch learning content together and, most importantly, how you drive training programs where learners holds the ultimate key and that’s where I think SkillUp Online stands out… We are looking forward to driving the FutureSkills charter with their help.”
JPS Kohli, CEO, SkillUp Group said he was delighted to join hands with NASSCOM. “Our vision is to create an empowered society that isn’t restricted by the conventional means of learning. This vision enables us to curate dedicated knowledge resources on various industry-leading topics, thereby empowering young India to skill up according to their individual needs. Our partnership with NASSCOM helps us put these resources in the hands of both college students and professionals who want to climb the corporate ladder and shape their professional careers.”
NASSCOM is a not-for-profit industry association and is the apex body for the IT-BPM (information technology business process management) industry in India.
