Mumbai, India: Professional education company Imarticus Learning has acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and expanding its capabilities in workforce development, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise learning, and professional education.
The acquisition marks a significant step in Imarticus Learning’s international expansion strategy, bringing together two education providers with a combined network of over 1.15 million learners and alumni across India and Singapore.
Expanding Presence in India and Southeast Asia
With the acquisition, the combined organization will employ more than 1,100 professionals and operate from over 25 offices across India and Singapore.
Imarticus Learning, which has trained over one million learners, will now integrate BELLS Institute’s network of more than 150,000 alumni, seven training centres in Singapore, and long-standing collaborations with SkillsFuture Singapore, the Singapore government, and regional enterprises.
The partnership is expected to strengthen both institutions’ ability to deliver industry-focused education and workforce development programmes.
Strengthening AI and Workforce Development
While Imarticus Learning has established itself as a leading provider of finance, technology, and professional education in India, BELLS Institute brings expertise in:
- Enterprise Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Analytics
- Workforce Development
- Technology Training
- Government-backed Skills Programmes
The acquisition enhances Imarticus Learning’s portfolio by adding deeper capabilities in enterprise upskilling and digital transformation.
New Opportunities for Students Across India and ASEAN
The combined platform aims to create new academic and career opportunities for learners in both markets.
Indian students will gain access to:
- Singapore exchange opportunities
- ASEAN career pathways
- International learning experiences
Meanwhile, learners in Singapore will have access to Imarticus Learning’s programmes in:
- Finance
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Technology
- Executive Education
The collaboration is designed to improve cross-border talent mobility while preparing professionals for evolving industry requirements.
Focus on AI and Future Skills
As demand for AI-skilled professionals continues to rise globally, the combined organization plans to introduce new programmes covering:
- AI Literacy
- Applied Machine Learning
- AI for Finance and FinTech
- AI-Enabled Business Transformation
The courses will be developed in collaboration with industry partners and aligned with employer requirements across India, Singapore, and the broader ASEAN region.
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
Co-founded by Nikhil Barshikar and Sonya Hooja, Imarticus Learning offers a wide portfolio of education and skilling programmes, including:
- Undergraduate education through the Imarticus School of Finance & Business (ISFB)
- Career Launch Programmes
- Prodegrees
- Global Certifications
- Executive Education
- Corporate Learning
- Government Skilling Initiatives
The acquisition reflects the growing demand for industry-led education as businesses increasingly seek professionals equipped with AI, data analytics, finance, and digital transformation skills.
With this strategic expansion into Singapore, Imarticus Learning is positioning itself as a regional professional education platform serving learners, enterprises, and governments across one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets.
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