HCLTech, a leading global technology company, partnered with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of skilling major upGrad. HCLTech will combine its EdTech Career ShaperTM offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s skilling expertise to offer industry-relevant and job-aligned learning programmes and experiences that drive global growth and innovation for working professionals and enterprises.
The two organizations will develop world-class content and learning experiences in a strategic partnership to drive growth and innovation for working professionals and corporations worldwide. In addition to enterprise learning offerings, the alliance will focus on developing and launching programmes in Generative AI (GenAI) and related technologies, allowing customers and professionals to get trained in new-age skills.
Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, EdTech Business, HCLTech, shared thoughts on the collaboration:
By combining our EdTech offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s proposition for global clients and university-led skilling courses /certifications in high-demand disciplines such as data and emerging technologies, we are set to jointly offer clients and learners a world-class learning experience, complete with high-quality study material and practical, real-world industry experiences, facilitating the quicker application of skills in their professional roles.
HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise will also launch a Data Science and AI Academy of Excellence (AI AOE), offering clients and learners access to upGrad’s world-class pedagogy and HCLTech’s industry-relevant content and lab facilities, thereby driving transformative business impact using GenAI.
Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, added:
With technology rapidly advancing across all domains, upskilling in new-age skills is more crucial than ever. In this era, the focus has moved to applied learning rather than just mastering fundamentals, as it directly impacts real-time ROI. Our collaboration is strategically timed to facilitate robust peer-to-peer learning, enabling scalable real-world outcomes. By seamlessly integrating learning with industry readiness, we empower global professionals and enterprises to enhance their skills and capabilities effectively.
HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM EdTech platform and services, based on industry—and domain-specific expertise, assist enterprise clients and educational institutions in training and upskilling their workforce and learners in the latest technologies and skills, thereby increasing the individual learner’s employability and productivity, as well as that of the company and industry.
HCLTech works with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. With over 219,000 employees in 60 countries, the company delivers industry-leading digital, engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities backed by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.
