Indian technology company HCLTech has entered into a partnership with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of the prominent skilling company upGrad.
Under this collaboration, HCLTech will integrate its edtech Career ShaperTM offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s skilling expertise to deliver industry-relevant, job-aligned learning programs and experiences aimed at fostering growth and innovation for professionals and businesses worldwide.
Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of the EdTech Business at HCLTech, highlighted that the combined edtech offerings with upGrad’s university-led skilling courses and certifications in high-demand fields such as data and emerging technologies will provide clients and learners with a top-tier learning experience. This experience will include high-quality study materials, practice labs, and real-world industry experiences, facilitating the rapid application of new skills in professional settings.
Beyond enterprise learning programs, the partnership will also focus on creating and launching programs in Generative AI (GenAI) and related technologies, equipping clients and professionals with training in cutting-edge skills.
Additionally, HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise will establish a Data Science and AI Academy of Excellence (AI AOE), which will offer clients and learners access to upGrad’s exceptional pedagogy and HCLTech’s industry-relevant content and lab facilities. This initiative aims to drive transformative business impact through the use of GenAI.
Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, emphasized the importance of upskilling in new-age skills due to the rapid technological advancements across all domains. He noted that the focus has shifted to applied learning, which directly impacts real-time ROI. Iyengar stated that their collaboration is strategically timed to enhance peer-to-peer learning, enabling scalable real-world outcomes. By integrating learning with industry readiness, the partnership empowers global professionals and enterprises to significantly improve their skills and capabilities.
HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM edtech platform and services assist enterprise clients and educational institutions in training and upskilling their workforce and learners on the latest technologies and skills, thereby enhancing the employability and productivity of individual learners, companies, and the industry as a whole.
Source – Indian Startup News
