Simplilearn has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation to have to impart digital skills to the Indian workforce.

This tieup of Simplilearn assumes significance amidst the present COVID-19 situation in the country.

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Good number of educational institutions and training institutes were closed temporarily due to corona virus outbreak only hinder the learning process of many students and professionals.

Amidst this situation Simplil-earn announced its tieup with NSDC to ensure learning digital skills continues for the students and professionals.

Through this collaboration, Simplilearn will host more than 1000 hours of free learning in digital skills and techologies for learners across India.

Those willing to join the programme can find details on NSDC’s eLearning portal at ‘eSkill India’ and access the learning programmes on Simplilearn on Android Mobile App (bit.ly/simplicertified) and iOS mobile app (apple.co/30pnzsm).

Aligned to the Skill India Mission, the collaboration of Simplilearn with NSDC aims to create a future-ready workforce by leveraging the power of technology.

Strengthening the digital learning ecosystem, both Simplilearn and NSDC will enable access to over 1,000 hours of digital programs and technologies under the categories of AI and Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science & Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Development, Project management, and Digital marketing.

All programs are designed with a unique industry relevant curriculum, which provides learners theoretical understanding and enables them to get an in depth knowledge about the evolving industry trends.

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Speaking about the tieup of NSDC and Simplilearn, Founder and CEO of Simplilearn Krishna Kumar said in these uncertain times they have witnessed a surge in the usage of digital platforms and technologies, indicating the creation of new job roles in the days to come.

It is of utmost importance that the current workforce is well-equipped with digital skills to meet the industry demands of tomorrow.

As part of continued partnership of Simplilearn with NSDC, we are happy to support and contribute to NSDC’s efforts in the skilling of India’s workforce to prepare for a digital future.

Through the mobile app of Simplilearn, learners will have the opportunity to upskill in IT and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, making for a job-ready workforce, he said.

MD and CEO of NSDC Manish Kumar speaking on the collaboration with Simplilearn the dissemination of future-ready skills require technology platforms with high outreach capabilities.

Through its partnerships, NSDC promotes online learning for accessing exciting work-opportunities that the fast-changing world offers, he said.

To date, Simplilearn has helped more than one million professionals across 150 countries upskill and prepare for the digital future and now aims to help build a career for the future professionals in the field of Information Technology.

NSDC’s eSkill India portal provides learners a platform to explore online skill-courses anytime, anywhere.

The portal leverages technology to enable skill seekers to accelerate their learning through methods like virtual learning and remote classroom.

eSkillIndia catalogues more than 450 e-learning courses in multiple Indian languages through leading knowledge providers.

About Simplilearn

It is one of the world’s leading certification training providers.

Simplilearn provides online training in disciplines such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Digital Marketing and Data Science among others, where technologies and best practices are changing rapidly and demand for qualified candidates significantly exceeds supply.

Based in San Francisco, California and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn has helped over one million professionals and companies across more than 150 countries get trained, acquire certifications, and upskill their employees.

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