NOIDA, India, July 22, 2024—HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced its partnership with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of skilling major upGrad. HCLTech will combine its edtech Career ShaperTM offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s expertise in skilling to jointly offer industry-relevant and job-aligned learning programs and experiences that drive growth and innovation for working professionals and enterprises globally.
In addition to enterprise learning programs, the partnership will focus on developing and launching programs in Generative AI (GenAI) 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, thereby driving transformative business impact using GenAI.
“By combining our edtech offerings with UpGrad’s university-led skilling courses and certifications in high-demand disciplines such as data and emerging technologies, HCLTech and UpGrad will jointly offer clients and learners a world-class learning experience, complete with high-quality study material and practice labs, 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.
HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM edtech platform and services, built on industry- and domain-specific expertise, help enterprise clients and educational institutions train and upskill their workforce and learners on the latest technologies and skills, boosting the overall employability and productivity of the individual learner, the company and industry.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 219,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2024 totaled $13.4B. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.
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HCLTech
Meenakshi Benjwal, Americas
Elka Ghudial, EMEA
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Siddhartha Bhatnagar, India