Simplilearn, a leading online boot camp offering digital skills training, has reported a substantial increase in demand for its AI/ML programs across its most successful markets, including India, the US, the Middle East, and Europe. Learner data from the company’s platform reveals a remarkable 123 percent surge in demand for AI/ML programs. The dynamic shift … Read more
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, 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, 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, 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 (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
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, 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, 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, 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
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
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 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, 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
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
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
