Hexaware Technologies, a leading IT services and solutions provider, has joined forces with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of upGrad, to offer a unique training programme in advanced generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and tools. This programme is designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
As part of this collaboration, Hexaware will work with upGrad to train 100+ employees to become Gen AI architects. These architects will undergo comprehensive training to enable them to develop solutions and address business challenges using Gen AI to steer clients toward their goals.
Commenting on the partnership, Satyendu Mohanty, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Talent Supply Chain and L&D at Hexaware, highlighted the mutual benefits of the collaboration. He stated:
This partnership with upGrad is a strategic move that aligns with Hexaware’s mission to enhance the Gen AI capabilities of its workforce. By investing in our employees’ skills and capabilities, we aim to stay ahead in the evolving technology landscape and deliver value to our clients. This initiative emphasizes learning and innovation to equip our team with the requisite skills to address future demands.
The selection process for the programme is strict and based on a panel’s assessment of employees within specific grades who possess a strong technical or programming background, preferably in roles such as technical architect. Eligible participants must have achieved a high-performance rating over the last two years and completed both the Gen AI Foundation and Gen AI Advanced courses. Proficiency in deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) is preferred. The programme combines instructor-led training and eLearning modules.
With 54 offices in 28 countries, Hexaware empowers enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes.
Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, added:
We are delighted to collaborate with Hexaware to provide advanced training to their skilled IT professionals in Generative AI. With the global workforce undergoing a significant transformation, this partnership is part of our mission to equip professionals with the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy. This initiative is not just about upskilling. It’s an endeavour to align Hexaware talent’s capabilities with the evolving business landscape. upGrad Enterprise has built a robust platform that seeks to make learning accessible, immersive, and hands-on.
upGrad Enterprise has worked with mid and large organizations to equip their workforce with market-ready skills and mindsets that drive success. With a network of 3000 corporate partners and a 90%+ training completion rate, the platform delivers skilling programmes in fields such as AI and technology. Its offerings include corporate upskilling, government projects, and a train-and-deploy model for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), strengthening organizational leadership with new-age skill sets as they spread their footprint across Indian metropolitan cities. These solutions span the employee lifecycle to facilitate digital and business transformation in alignment with organizational goals, leading to capability building and value generation.
