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Scaler introduces GPT-4 powered AI teaching assistant to enhance learner experience

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Scaler (by InterviewBit), one of India’s fastest-growing edtech startups, today announced the introduction of its GPT-4 powered AI teaching assistant for learners. By integrating ChatGPT functionalities into the Scaler Academy program, the tech upskilling ‘soonicorn’ aims to reduce the doubt resolution turnaround time of the learners, enhancing their learning outcomes. This new system will enable comprehensive … Read more

Simplilearn Strengthens Leadership with Three Senior Appointments in India and the US

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Simplilearn, the top online bootcamp for digital skills training worldwide, has taken a big step forward today by bringing in three accomplished senior leaders for important roles. Priyam Sachan is now the Vice President – Marketing in India, Kevin Adams takes on the role of Vice President – Commercial Sales in America, and Todd Schuster … Read more

Pearson Named Siddharth Parnerkar As International Sales Director For Workforce Skills In India  

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Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Siddharth Parnerkar as the new International Sales Director to lead the Workforce Skills Vocational Qualifications business across Europe (Outside UK), India Hub, MENAT, Greater China and APAC regions. With this appointment, Pearson has strengthened its leadership team in India, to significantly grow the Workforce Skills … Read more

Simplilearn, Purdue University Hosts Convocation Ceremony

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Simplilearn, the world’s 1 online boot camp for digital economy skills training, hosted the 9th convocation ceremony along with Purdue University for 1500 post-graduates. Gracing the event with their presence were Professor Bart Collins, Purdue University as the Chief Guest and Mr. Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer, Simplilearn as the Guest of Honour.  The convocation ceremony was held to felicitate … Read more

Scaler partners with National Skill Development Corporation to bridge the skills gap in the tech industry

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Scaler (by InterviewBit), one of India’s fastest-growing edtech startups, announced its strategic partnership with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to help India meet its growing demand for Software Development Engineers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning specialists through its unique and effective upskilling programs. The collaboration will work towards standardising tech upskilling in emerging high-growth areas … Read more

University of Melbourne launches Bachelor of Science Dual Degree with major Indian universities

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The University of Melbourne partnered with the  three indian institution University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (Hyderabad) for the new Bachelor of Science Dual Degree. Indian students who enrol in the new dual degree will be able to complete their degree at home and abroad, spending the … Read more

Simplilearn strengthens its leadership named Andrew Wait as Board Member

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Simplilearn, the world’s #1 online bootcamp for digital economy skills, today announced the addition of Andrew Wait to the company’s board of members. Andrew’s on-boarding announcement comes on the back of the latest round of fundraising from a consortium led by GSV Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm, followed by the company’s acquisition of U.S.-based bootcamp education company, Fullstack Academy. … Read more

Manipal Institute of Technology signs MoUs with International Universities; Technical Institutes and Corporates

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Manipal Institute of Technology, has today announced their partnerships with Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) in Malaysia, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) in Japan, and Institute of Defence Scientists and Technologists (IDST) and Elcom Innovation. The MoUs are aimed to encourage skilled based learning as well as create a robust platform for international knowledge … Read more

Edology Partners with EDGE Metaversity to Introduce an Online Metaverse Game Design Certification

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Edology, an online education provider, has established a strategic alliance with EDGE Metaversity, one of the Unreal Authorised Training Institutes in India, to offer a 9-months Online Metaverse Game Design Certification, an innovative online certification programme for budding game designers. The Metaverse Game Design Certification is intended for people who enjoy gaming and want to create metaverse … Read more

Byju’s lays off nearly 1,500 employees

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According to media sources, edtech unicorn Byju’s has fired over 1,500 workers in a new round of layoffs. Employees mostly from the design, engineering, and production verticals have been impacted by the layoffs. Around 2,500 employees, or 5% of Byju’s workforce, were let go in October. Around 1,500 people were let go by Byju’s due … Read more

Edtech startup Saarthi Pedagogy raises Rs 10Cr Funding

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Saarthi Pedagogy, a startup in the edtech space, raised Rs 10 crore from venture capital firm GVFL Limited before closing its Rs 30 crore pre-Series A investment. Pinnacle Investments, a division of the Prestige Group, also participated in the current round. The business intends to increase the size of its technological team, produce more content, … Read more

Tata ClassEdge named Anish Raghunandan as Chief Executive Officer

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Tata ClassEdge Limited (TCE), a venture of Tata Industries Ltd. has appointed Anish Raghunandan as Chief Executive Officer. Anish has been with the Tata Group for nearly 2 decades and is part of the TAS 2007 batch of managers handpicked for leadership by the Group. Outgoing CEO, Milind Shahane, superannuated from the Group after a … Read more

Higher Education startup SunStone announces first ESOP buyback of Rs 18 crore

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Higher education startup Sunstone, based in Gurugram, has announced its ESOP (employee stock ownership) buyback, which was orchestrated by WestBridge Capital and involved a total transaction of Rs 18 crore. This buyback benefited twenty Sunstone employees, both present and past, who had been with the business from its inception. 57% of the vested shares held … Read more

Physics Wallah to hire 2500 employees across verticals

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Within the first quarter of 2023, Delhi-based Physics Wallah—which became a unicorn last year—plans to hire 2,500 people in various verticals. The announcement comes as several Indian startups and technology companies are cutting off staff in an effort to cut operational costs and turn a profit. Over 60,000 people lost their jobs in January alone, … Read more

Union Budget 2023-24: Pre-Budget Expectation Quotes From Education Industry Experts

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40% of India’s population is in the age bracket of 18 or below.  The country needs to spend a great deal on education.  However, the country spends only 3% of its GDP on the education sector. Since about 1968, the education sector has expressed its need for an increase of budget to at least 6% … Read more

CollegeDekho named Abhinav Upadhyay as CMO

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Abhinav Upadhyay has been named chief marketing officer of CollegeDekho, India’s ecosystem for higher education services. In addition to creating the company’s next chapter of growth through innovations and transformative efforts across its whole spectrum of products and services, Abhinav will lead all facets of brand and product marketing. Abhinav has almost two decades of … Read more