19th Oct, 2024

CEO of IT-ITeS SSC nasscom, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur underscores the importance of upskilling for success in AI and beyond.

Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO of IT-ITeS SSC nasscom, highlights the growing demand for tech skills across industries, from construction to IT. She emphasizes the need to address skilling gaps and discusses initiatives like FutureSkills Prime and government programs supporting lifelong learning.

16th Oct, 2024

Bridging the skilling gap in the AI and ML era: Insights from IT-ITeS, SSC nasscom CEO, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur

In an era dominated by AI and ML, core skills remain essential for workforce readiness. The CEO of IT-ITeS, SSC nasscom, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, sheds light on the urgent need to address skilling gaps, emphasizing that building strong foundational skills is key to navigating technological advancements.

13th Oct, 2024

Learn AI for free through FutureSkills Prime’s online AI courses

With a focus on empowering tech professionals, FutureSkills Prime’s free online AI courses provide valuable insights and skills crucial for navigating the future of technology.

8th Oct, 2024

Unlocking AI Potential: India’s Path to Becoming a Global AI Leader

As per nasscom, India is set to become a global leader in AI, with projected growth of $17 billion by 2027. As the country adopts AI at an unprecedented pace, initiatives like FutureSkills Prime foster the workforce with essential AI skills, positioning India as a trailblazer in the global AI landscape.

18th Sep, 2024

nasscom partners with leading industries to create 50,000 jobs in Punjab to boost skill development.

At the CXO Meet 2024, 20 industries partnered with the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) to generate 50,000 jobs, promoting skill development and employment across the state.

10th Sep, 2024

nasscom signs MoU with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) for 'Digital 101' MOOCs.

nasscom has signed an MoU with the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) to introduce ‘Digital 101’ MOOCs into the new B.Tech curriculum. The partnership aims to enhance digital skills with a curriculum that is crafted to make the learning experience enjoyable.

5th Sep, 2024

nasscom highlighting AI's role in revolutionizing industries and job creation.

At the Global AI Summit, Dr. Sriram Birudavolu, CEO of nasscom Cyber Security Centre, discussed how AI is reshaping industries and creating new job opportunities. He emphasized the need for AI tools in local languages and ethical safeguards for responsible development.

3rd Sep, 2024

SAWiT.AI partners with Google Women Techmakers, FutureSkills Prime, FICCI FLO, and Sheroes to equip 1 crore women in Gen AI

In a groundbreaking collaboration, FutureSkills Prime partners with SAWiT.AI, Google Women Techmakers, FICCI FLO, and Sheroes to equip 1 crore women with next-gen AI skills, driving gender equality and future readiness. This initiative aims to make women in India pivotal players in the AI-driven workforce.

8th Aug, 2024

India's Strategy for AI Talent and Workforce Disruption

As India accelerates its efforts to upskill youth for an AI-driven future, the country faces the dual challenge of rapidly developing talent while addressing potential workforce disruptions. Kirti Seth, CEO of SSC nasscom, along with other industry leaders, delves into the complexities of India’s AI skills landscape and its broader implications.

31st Jul, 2024

CCL and NASSCOM partnered up for enhanced skills training programs.

In a strategic move to bolster skill development, CCL and nasscom have signed an MOU. The partnership will focus on delivering advanced training programs to prepare professionals for future challenges.

31st Jul, 2024

KITS Integrates Blockchain Program with nasscom and Algorand Foundation

KITS sets a new benchmark in Indian education by integrating nasscom and Algorand Foundation's blockchain curriculum, equipping computer science students with future-ready skills.

30th Jul, 2024

nasscom's latest report indicates that the demand for AI professionals is projected to exceed one million soon

The AI job market is expanding with roles like AI architects and machine learning engineers, blending technical skills with domain expertise. According to nasscom's 2023 report, success in these roles also requires soft skills like problem-solving and emotional intelligence.

25th Jul, 2024

MeitY highlights FutureSkills Prime for reskilling IT manpower in AI and emerging technologies in Lok Sabha

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada reported to Lok Sabha that 18.56 lakh learners candidates have registered on 'FutureSkills Prime,' with 3.37 lakh completing courses. The 2024 BCG-nasscom report notes a 263% surge in India's AI talent since 2016, with the AI market projected to grow at a 25-35% CAGR.

8th Jul, 2024

Tripura Government and nasscom collaborate to enhance digital skills and innovation

In a key move to boost digital skills in Tripura, the state government has signed an MoU with nasscom to integrate FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling initiative by MeitY and nasscom, into the academic curriculum.

27th Jun, 2024

Nasscom Foundation and SME Council come together to upskill marginalized youth through FutureSkills Prime.

On MSME Day, Nasscom Foundation and SME Council have joined forces to empower youth via FutureSkills Prime certifications. This initiative aims to uplift marginalized youth by providing essential upskilling opportunities, enhancing their employability and fostering sustainable growth..

6th Jun, 2024

Kerala Tech University and nasscom launch 'Digital 101' to empower students with digital skills.

Kerala Tech University is revamping its B.Tech curriculum to align with industry needs and modern educational standards. The overhaul includes a new 'Digital 101' skilling programme, supported by industry associations like nasscom, aimed at training students in digital tools.

3rd Jun, 2024

UOU and nasscom partner to introduce new skill development and employment-oriented courses.

Uttarakhand Open University hosted an expert committee meeting to introduce new skill development programs. Key decisions included partnerships with nasscom for emerging tech education, aiming to enhance job opportunities for youth.

25th Mar, 2024

FutureSkills Prime collaborates with Sri Krishna Institutions to equip students with in-demand skills

Sri Krishna Institutions has joined forces with FutureSkills Prime - India's Technology Skilling Hub, to equip their students with the most sought-after skills in the job market. This partnership will empower students through nasscom-certified programs, opening doors to exciting career opportunities.

4th Mar, 2024

FutureSkills Prime ranks 3rd globally for paving the way for digital skilling excellence

FutureSkills Prime - India's Technology Skilling Hub, gained recognition in the Pact for Skills Report by the European Commission by securing the 3rd position globally in upskilling efforts. The Pact for Skills Report is a comprehensive analysis of global upskilling and reskilling policy initiatives, highlighting best practices for the EU. In a survey conducted by PwC across 47 initiatives, FutureSkills Prime emerged as the 3rd ranked program, surpassing renowned programs like SkillsFuture of Singapore.

23rd Feb, 2024

FutureSkills Prime Recognized as Partner of the Year - Strategic Alliance by UiPath

The 2024 UiPath Academic Alliance India Awards celebrated 24 institutions and educators shaping automation's future, from fostering literacy to driving social impact. UiPath recognized FutureSkills Prime's contribution to India's automation education and ecosystem development, awarding them Partner of the Year - Strategic Alliance.

23rd Feb, 2024

FutureSkills Prime & UiPath collaborate to empower 500,000 Indians in AI by 2027

UiPath, in collaboration with FutureSkills Prime, unveils a game-changing initiative to upskill 500,000 Indians in AI & automation. By offering 100 scholarships each year and establishing 50 Skill Labs across colleges UiPath aims to foster job pathways for diverse backgrounds.

27th Jan, 2024

Jamia Millia Islamia Collaborates with SSC nasscom to provide Free Skill-Based Courses

The IT Sector Skills Council nasscom, in collaboration with Jamia Millia Islamia University and the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), is offering a remarkable opportunity for students to enhance their digital skills. As part of this initiative, students can gain competence in skills such as Python, blockchain, and game development by enrolling in free, skill-based courses.

11th Jan, 2024

Unlearning, Upskilling, and Reskilling Take Center Stage at GIM 2024

At GIM 2024, experts stress adaptability through unlearning, upskilling, and reskilling for a future-ready workforce. Discussions spotlight transformative changes, digital skills, and interdisciplinary education as essential tools.

10th Jan, 2024

Breaking Language Barriers: Transformative Power of AI in a Multilingual India

Kirti Seth, CEO - SSC nasscom, advocates leveraging open-source models to empower Indian languages, to bridge linguistic gaps in tech and create a more inclusive digital landscape.

27th Oct, 2023

VMware joins MeitY, nasscom for digital skilling

VMware collaborates with FutureSkills Prime to elevate digital skills development for students. This training program encompasses cloud computing, virtualization, and networking and is an integral component of nasscom and MeitY's continuous Digital Skilling initiative.

17th Oct, 2023

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya Partners with nasscom to Boost Student Employability

Hansraj Women's College in Jalandhar has signed an MOU with nasscom to provide students with enhanced employment opportunities and industry-relevant training. The partnership aims to prepare students for successful careers in the technology sector and beyond.

11th Oct, 2023

#MyPromiseToIndia: A nationwide initiative launched on Independence Day

With digital ability emerging as the new employability, people from across India made a promise to skill up, advance their careers and make India a digital superpower.

11th Oct, 2023

Nasscom Talent Connect portal is bridging the gap between digital enablers and certified talent

The nasscom Talent Connect portal acts as a bridge, connecting businesses in search of digitally skilled candidates with certified talent eager to elevate their careers. With 1,50,000+ individuals & 30,000 live jobs on the portal, we're envisioning a future truly #BuiltBySkills.

28th Sep, 2023

Odisha Higher Education integrates FutureSkills Prime for skill enhancement

The Odisha government has instructed higher education institutions to integrate FutureSkills Prime courses into their curriculum, enhancing students' employability and technology skills as part of the state's digital skilling initiative.

8th Sep, 2023

FutureSkills Prime has collaborated with ServiceNow to upskill 5,000 learners in emerging digital technologies.

This partnership supports nasscom’s vision of developing India into a global digital talent hub. It offers free entry-level ServiceNow courses aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to create a future-ready skilled workforce.

5th Jul, 2023

UiPath collaborates with FutureSkills Prime to equip India's talent with advanced Automation Skills

UiPath has partnered with FutureSkills Prime to empower the workforce with automation skills, fostering India's growth as a global digital talent hub. FutureSkills Prime aims to make digital skilling more accessible and affordable, offering courses in emerging technologies like RPA, AI, Big Data, and more. UiPath's RPA Developer Foundation course is designed to equip individuals from all backgrounds with essential automation and robotics skills.

24th Jun, 2023

Odisha Government Partners with Nasscom to Create a Digital Talent Hub, Skilling 8 Lac Students through FutureSkills Prime

Government of Odisha signs MoU with Nasscom to skill 8 lac students through FutureSkills Prime, aiming to build a future talent pool with industry-aligned curriculum and career development opportunities, making Odisha a digital talent hub.

9th Jun, 2023

Kirti Seth Emphasizes Importance of Interpersonal Skills in the Digital Era

She highlights the growing demand for interpersonal skills as machines take over tasks & discusses the challenges faced by India in building a skilled digital workforce and the need for learning, collaboration, and diversity. She also emphasizes the significance of strong fundamentals, domain expertise, and human-centric skills for future success in the tech industry.

1st Jun, 2023

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Embrace Upskilling and Continuous Learning

FutureSkills Prime, in collaboration with nasscom and the Government of India, empowers you with a diverse range of foundation, bridge, and deep skilling courses in high-demand areas like IoT, AI, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and more. With a mission to reskill and upskill 1.4 million employees in the next 5 years, FSP is dedicated to cultivating a skilled workforce and fueling economic growth.

18th May, 2023

Kirti Seth talks about the everlasting value of coding skills

Fundamentals and programming skills, along with essential professional skills are timeless. While computer languages may change, the ability to comprehend problems and develop efficient code remains crucial.

23rd Mar, 2023

Digital skilling in G20: The future of work and a future-ready workforce

Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, MeitY, Govt. of India, said that digital skilling, upskilling, and reskilling are critical to maintain and expand individual’s capabilities and employability to participate in rapidly changing economy as it needs both future ready workforce and digital ready citizens.

6th Feb, 2023

Start your Skilling Journey with FutureSkills Prime

With India having assumed control over the administration of the G20, it's a chance to reshape the worldwide financial administration plan. The future labour force should be prepared at three distinct levels for skilling: — First, abilities need to turn into the new business and hierarchical goal. Indeed, even as popular abilities are changing, expertise holes are turning out to be wide. Evaluating expertise holes, fostering abilities methodology and conveying abilities change at scale should become ab earnest need for organizations. Vast expertise advancement programs like MeitY-NASSCOM led FutureSkills Prime should be elevated to democratise learning.

30th Aug, 2022

Skilling learners in new-age technologies to enhance employability

Hon’ble CM Stalin, launched the portal to facilitate upskilling in digital technologies like robotics, IoT, etc. Additionally, the portal also provides training modules in entrepreneurship & personality development as well as preparatory material for competitive exams. FutureSkills Prime supports the initiative to empower ambitious young learners in the state & rolls out free courses through the platform.

25th Aug, 2022

Preparing India with foundational digital skills

Skills like problem-solving, logical reasoning, collaboration and communication are essential in organisations today. Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, IT-ITeS SSC NASSCOM pens an insightful editorial on how new-age digital technology has invaded our world and how we can join the bandwagon of transformation.

19th Aug, 2022

Focussing on Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities

Currently the India’s Digital Talent is concentrated in the 6 mature talent hubs. Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM explains why there is a need to expand the revenue base & industry footprint which involves aggressive expansion into smaller towns & cities.

27th Jul, 2022

2 of Henry Harvin courses accredited by NASSCOM & approved by the Government

Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM believes that this partnership is a step forward in tapping opportunities in the field of robotic process automation. The partnership between Henry Harvin & FutureSkills Prime will boost digital skilling in the country.

25th Jul, 2022

Need for soft skills, technical skills, AI/ML oriented knowledge, data & business analytics

Experts believe that to harvest the full potential of India's digital economy, the workforce must be skilled in emerging technology. Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM, believes that institutions should leverage the content available on free online platforms to address the challenge of the digital skill gap.

24th Jul, 2022

Industry 4.0 India Conference advocates for Digital Skill Growth

For India to realise its digital skilling initiative, higher education plays a vital role in preparing the students for jobs in emerging tech. Focusing on the involvement of the industry in growing the number of skilled workforces can propel India into a $1 trillion digital economy by 2025

18th Jul, 2022

Upskill in AWS Cloud Computing with 3 in-depth courses by Cloud Wizard Consulting

The association aims to empower talent in Cloud Computing. The courses are accredited by NASSCOM and recognized by the Government of India. They will take a learner through Cloud fundamentals to identify key features and services to finally develop Cloud applications.

15th Jun, 2022

India poised to become the future hub of AI

India is taking rapid strides in AI development. Get insights from pioneers who are advancing AI, in their own special ways: Ms. Preeti Syal, Senior Specialist NITI Aayog, Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM and Young AI Champions: Pranav & Rishit.

9th May, 2022

Agreement signed between NASSCOM and the department of higher & technical education of the state government

The agreement was signed in the presence of State higher and technical education minister, Mr. Uday Samant. A total of 202 courses have been designed for online training. The students and teachers of other faculties including engineering, hotel management, arts, commerce and science of the state will be given training through FutureSkills Prime.

3rd May, 2022

FutureSkills Prime and Veranda Acacia aims to bridge the skill gap in IT Industry

Chennai-based edtech firm Veranda Learning Solutions plans to open about 1250 offline hybrid centres to offer high-end, industry-focused software education programs to an estimated 5 lakh students annually to bridge the talent gap in the country.

30th Mar, 2022

The Govt is investing in upskilling the youth in AI

The Govt of India has acknowledged the need for AI professionals across sectors. Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY), Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights the various initiatives taken by the centre to upskill students/ professionals in AI for making them industry-ready.

28th Mar, 2022

The third generation of the Internet gives rise to the demand for new skills

India will play a huge role in building global apps & web platforms for the third generation of the Internet. There will be a rising demand for blockchain developers, machine learning specialists, app developers, front-end and back-end developers, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designers, data analytics professionals and content writers.

17th Mar, 2022

Indian Staffing Federation & NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime sign an MoU

The partnership builds a mechanism for FutureSkills Prime learners to find employment opportunities through the staffing industry represented by Indian Staffing Industry members. These include opportunities in both the IT & non-IT sectors. The collaboration will also provide an insight into the nature and shape of upcoming demands.

20th Nov, 2021

JNTU-Hyderabad undertaking skill development in emerging technologies

As part of the ongoing golden jubilee celebrations, the university has signed an MoU with NASSCOM for enabling deep skilling of its students in emerging technologies, helping them stay relevant in the digital transformation. This is a step forward to reduce the demand-supply digital skill gap in the industry.

29th Oct, 2021

Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Electronics & IT and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches the FutureSkills PRIME program

Digital skilling is now democratized for the nation at large. With the launch of FutureSkills PRIME, the joint initiative by NASSCOM & MeitY, Indian citizens can upskill in emerging technologies and transform India into the digital talent hub of the world.

16th Sep, 2021

Microsoft collaborates with NASSCOM, AICTE, EY, GitHub and Quess Corp to empower India’s youth in technology skills.

The Future Ready Talent programme sets to empower 1.5 lakh higher education students with internship opportunities to make them more employable. The strategic partnership will provide a holistic upskilling opportunity, bringing end-to-end experience for students, from digital skilling to working on critical projects to mentoring with industry experts and access to potential employers.

1st Sep, 2021

Coimbatore-based air compressor manufacturer ELGi Equipments partners with FutureSkills Prime to build their employees’ digital skills

Through this collaboration, ELGi Equipments Limited leads the way in a clarion call to industries across sectors that digital transformation is for everyone. Jairam Varadaraj, MD, ELGi, believes that improving employees’ digital quotient will enhance the experience of all the company stakeholders. Employees can choose to upskill in new-age technologies like AI, Big Data, IoT, etc & professionals at the highest level will be encouraged to enrol & lead by example. Ms. Kirti Seth, CEO, IT-ITES Sector Skill Council NASSCOM, welcomes the move as being in the right direction to achieve our dream of making India the digital talent hub of the world.

4th Aug, 2021

Welspun Group to partner with NASSCOM FutureSkills, making it the first manufacturing company to launch an employee IT skilling programme.

Welspun Group has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime to deploy IT skilling for its employees. The programme has diverse courses for anyone looking to upskill and grow in their career. Bidisha Banerjee, Senior Vice President, Learning, Culture & Employer Branding, Welspun Group, reiterates the organisation's belief in the strong link between a robust talent strategy and business outcome. The focus of this initiative is to create a pool of future-ready employees, and FutureSkills Prime will help them accelerate their pace of digital upskilling.

30th Jul, 2021

NASSCOM, DXC Technology to launch skills program for 7,500 students from Tier II and Tier III cities

In an attempt to increase the technical skills and know-how of several Indian students from Tier II and Tier III cities of many states, DXC Technology and NASSCOM foundation have joined hands to launch the Employability Skills Program. It includes several courses like AR, Data Science, IoT, cybersecurity, and many more. The students will also receive soft skills training, Interview training, and communication skills to make them job ready. The Future Skills Prime portal would provide them with quizzes and forums for enhanced learning.

28th Jul, 2021

Education v/s Skilling: The biggest dilemma

One of the biggest challenges of the Indian economy is to make the workforce skilled and future-ready. The market is becoming dynamic day-by-day and it is time for organisations, government, and academia to not only map the skills required in future but also to create infrastructural support that would help in skill-building. Kirti Seth, (Interim) CEO, NASSCOM believes that we need to emphasize getting more respect for skilling for it to grow. She explained, “We need to create avenues for the linkage of skills and outcome. If a person with skills can work at par with the person who has a degree, then we will be able to drive the skilling narrative as a group.”

7th Jul, 2021

1.2 lakh enrolments in 7 months & still going strong

There is plenty of opportunity in the increasingly digitized economy, but learners will have to ‘learn to row’ themselves- believes Ms. Kirti Seth, Co-Architect & Head of FutureSkills Prime. The platform brings credible industry-aligned courses on emerging technology and professional skills. Students and professionals can acquire a competitive edge and earn industry & government recognized certificates. Since its launch, 1,20,000 people have enrolled on the platform and 50,000 of them have completed at least one course.

3rd Jul, 2021

The positive side of the pandemic: Learners make time for Upskilling

The nationwide skilling program spearheaded by FutureSkills Prime finds many takers. Students, graduates and employees working in the IT, as well as the non-IT sector have enrolled for numerous certificate courses to upskill during the pandemic. The platform offers a wide variety of skills in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Big Data Analytics. According to Ms. Kirti Seth, Co-Architect & Head of FutureSkills Prime, learners can get assessed for various fundamental software tools and programming and earn industry and government recognized certificates, enhancing their Resume.

3rd Apr, 2021

NASSCOM launched a joint technical educational platform with Apollo for promoting multi-skilling & reskilling of healthcare workers

In a step to move beyond traditional healthcare practices, the FutureSkills Prime program by NASSCOM, in collaboration with Apollo hospitals, will train healthcare workers to use digital technology in healthcare management and services. According to Amit Aggarwal, CEO, IT-ITES Sector Skill Council of India, NASSCOM, “the healthcare sector in India is transforming, characterized by new-age skills such as AI & data analytics,” given THE advancement of conventional and disruptive technologies.

This initiative will offer a technical education platform to healthcare workers with the aim to improve healthcare delivery.

26th Feb, 2021

NASSCOM, Cisco, and AICTE join hands to offer virtual internships in cybersecurity

In a one-of-its-kind initiative, NASSCOM, Cisco & AICTE joined hands to launch a virtual internship in Cybersecurity for 20,000 engineering students from all over the country. The move aims to close the skill-gap by training students in the foundational principles of Cybersecurity as well as by giving them industry exposure. Second and third-year students are invited to enrol for the courses offered by Cisco on FutureSkills Prime & subsequently, on completion, apply for the internship opportunity for acquiring a competitive edge.

25th Feb, 2021

Knowledge & Innovation to be the Pillars of Talent Drive

Technology is no longer just an enabler but a driver of business growth. Companies are putting new-age skills at the forefront that combine technological know-how with business enablement. Given the rapid pace of change, learnability has become extremely important. According to Mr. Amit Aggarwal, CEO, IT-ITes Sector Skill Council, NASSCOM, skills such as design learning and problem-solving will become crucial as the world looks for innovators who can come up with new solutions. Cross-cultural collaboration and communication will also enable growth and transformation.

17th Feb, 2021

India to become the Reskilling Hub of the World: CEOs at NASSCOM meet

In the post-pandemic world, India is most likely to emerge as the reskilling hub for the world. Tiger Tyagarajan, CEO- Genpact shares that 80% of companies are facing the challenge of reskilling but with systems & processes in place and frameworks & technologies working in tandem, this can be overcome.

NASSCOM, in collaboration with Indian IT firms, has reskilled over a third of its 4.5 million-strong workforce in 2020. The government has introduced national programs to upskill professionals in manufacturing, services, digital marketing and supply chain, helping them stay relevant in their industry.

11th Feb, 2021

Shortage of digital skills across sectors: NASSCOM President

Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM shares insights on the shortage of talent in the industry and the demand for all-rounders with technical as well as soft skills. NASSCOM FutureSkills identified 10 areas of emerging technology, including AI, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and more that will pioneer digital transformation. In two years, 50,000 people have upskilled themselves through this B2B initiative.

FutureSkills Prime is a joint initiative between NASSCOM & MeitY to take these digital skills beyond the IT industry to students, teaching faculty and working professionals to make them ready for the future. The B2C platform aims to upskill four lakh people in the next couple of years.

9th Feb, 2021

NASSCOM & Intellipaat join hands to upskill professionals in emerging technologies 09 February 2021

NASSCOM and Intellipaat have launched 3 digital skilling programmes to upskill professionals in AWS, DevOps and Web Development. Mr. Diwakar Chittora, Founder & CEO, Intellipaat believes that the partnership will provide opportunities to a wide audience, helping millions in their career transition. Amit Aggarwal, CEO, SSC NASSCOM & Co-Architect FutureSkills Prime stressed on the need for affordable industry-aligned courses to upskill learners in the dynamic IT sector. FutureSkills Prime, a digital upskilling initiative powered by MeitY & NASSCOM, brings ‘in demand’ courses on emerging digital technology that are aligned to SSC NASSCOM standards and recommended by industry experts.

6th Feb, 2021

FutureSkills Prime, NASSCOM e-learning platform, FutureSkills Prime now for Telangana students

NASSCOM, Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) and Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) unveiled FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling ecosystem to encourage remote and self-learning for Telangana students. Mr. Ranjan, Principal Secretary, believes that emerging technologies will play an important role, and the students of the state must lead this transformation. TASK CEA Shrikant Sinha also said that these free of cost courses on emerging technologies will benefit students, faculty members and other members of educational institutions.

4.12 lakh learners will get subsidized access to certified courses in emerging technologies like AI, IoT, Cloud Computing to upskill and be future-ready.

2nd Jan, 2021

NASSCOM & Govt of Telangana working together on AI-driven projects

TASK and TSCHE have partnered with Microsoft and NASSCOM for upskilling one million youth in Artificial Intelligence by 2021. More than 20,000 students have enrolled for the first batch of the programme. 383 colleges across 31 districts from Telangana have opted for the programme. Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao has urged students to make use of this opportunity to be future-ready and actively upskill themselves in emerging technology.

16th Dec, 2020

Department of Technical Education, MP, signs an MoU with NASSCOM & Microsoft for online AI courses

Technical education minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia hails the initiative to upskill all engineering and polytechnic students. As part of this series, a three-hour online certificate course on Artificial Intelligence will be organized on December 18th & 19th, covering an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and data sciences along with lab exercises. Those completing the course are likely to be the preferred candidates during placements in the final year.

15th Dec, 2020

Free online courses on AI on FutureSkills Prime Platform by NASSCOM

NASSCOM and MeitY have launched FutureSkills Prime, a digital upskilling ecosystem, offering high-quality, industry-aligned online courses on emerging technology like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT, and many others. The platform aims to fill the industry skill-gap by upskilling learners in futuristic digital-IT skills, including courses on emerging technology, as well as, professional skills.

With the flexibility of choosing among short byte-sized learning pathways, dedicated self-paced courses and live instructor-led sessions, learners can start learning by signing up on the website or downloading the app.

3rd Dec, 2020

FutureSkills Prime features in the State of the Education Report 2020 for India by UNESCO!

The ‘State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical and Vocational Education and Training’ (TVET), has featured FutureSkills Prime as a case study, recognizing the initiative as a catalyst for “infinite possibilities” for a “digital future.”

Virtually launched by UNESCO New Delhi, with over 400 attendees from the government, partners, academia and the civil society, the report is on skill development in India. It focusses on the technical and vocational training and education of Indian students, which impacts their employability.

19th Nov, 2020

NASSCOM launches FutureSkills Prime, a digital platform to promote remote and self-learning

NASSCOM, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and the IT industry have jointly launched FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling ecosystem to encourage remote and self-learning. Students and professionals will have access to industry-handpicked courses in 10 identified emerging technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc. and professional skills. The initiative aims to build ‘digital fluency’ among learners and make India the digital talent hub of the world.

16th Nov, 2020

NASSCOM joins hands with the Government of Telangana & Microsoft to train youth in AI

NASSCOM, Microsoft and the government of Telangana have come together for an initiative to skill one million youth in AI by 2021. This classroom series will be a combination of self-learning modules, hands-on workshops, live demos and virtual classes, focussing on in-demand skills like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. The session will commence on November 23rd.

On the completion of the course, learners earn a joint certification from NASSCOM FutureSkills and Microsoft.