DBT Bureau
Bhubaneswar, 22 July 2024
HCLTech partnered with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of skilling major upGrad. Together, they will offer a range of job-aligned skilling programs in multiple formats to global clients.
In a strategic collaboration, the two entities will curate world-class content and learning experiences aimed at driving growth and innovation for working professionals and corporations globally. In addition to enterprise learning experiences, the partnership will focus on developing and launching programs in Generative AI and allied technologies, enabling clients and professionals to get trained in new-age skills.
HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise will also launch a Data Science and AI Academy of Excellence (AI AOE), offering clients and learners access to upGrad’s world-class pedagogy and HCLTech’s industry-relevant content and lab facilities. This innovative collaboration, leveraging GenAI solutions and capabilities, will set a stronger precedence for collaboration and drive transformative business impact.
“By combining our edtech offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s proposition for global clients and university-led skilling courses /certifications in high-demand disciplines such as data and emerging technologies, we are set to jointly offer clients and learners a world-class learning experience, complete with high-quality study material and practical, real-world industry experiences, facilitating the quicker application of skills in their professional roles,” said Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, EdTech Business, HCLTech.
“With technology rapidly advancing across all domains, upskilling in new-age skills is more crucial than ever. In this era, the focus has moved to applied learning rather than just mastering fundamentals, as it directly impacts real-time ROI. Our collaboration is strategically timed to facilitate strong peer-to-peer learning, enabling scalable real-world outcomes. By seamlessly integrating learning with industry readiness, we empower global professionals and enterprises to effectively enhance their skills and capabilities,” added Srikanth Iyengar, CEO, upGrad Enterprise.
An Oliver Wyman Forum report predicts a $20T boost, which could increase global gross domestic product by 20% by 2030.
HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM edtech platform and services leverage industry- and domain-specific expertise to assist enterprise clients and educational institutions in training and upskilling their workforce and learners on the latest technologies and skills. This initiative enhances the overall employability and productivity of individual learners, as well as benefiting the company and the industry at large.
