IITK Foundation for Advanced Consulting, Education, and Training (IFACET), established by IITK, recently collaborated with GUVI, an HCL Group EdTech company, to deliver technology and business courses in regional languages. According to an official statement, the course aims to provide opportunities through a series of transformative professional career courses across technology and business domains designed to cater to the diverse needs of today’s dynamic job market.
Mentor-led courses that combine theoretical knowledge and practical application for students, graduates, and professionals are available in Hindi, English, Telugu, and Tamil, prioritizing accessibility and breaking down linguistic barriers that may have hindered learning in traditional educational methods.
The courses offered include a Professional Certificate Course in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing, available in English, Hindi and Tamil; a Professional Certificate Course in Full Stack Development – MERN Stack, provided in English, Hindi, and Tamil; a Professional Certificate Course in Data Science, provided in Hindi and Tamil, and Professional Certificate Course in Data Engineering provided in Hindi and Tamil.
Professor S. Ganesh, Director of IIT Kanpur, commented on the partnership with GUVI:
IIT Kanpur offers various certificate programmes to help students succeed in the ever-evolving professional landscape. GUVI has a unique position among EdTech players with their expertise in reaching out to students in a vernacular medium. Through this partnership, we look forward to unlocking new possibilities by reaching out to the student diaspora across India whose medium of instruction has been in their local language.
IIT Madras-incubated EdTech company GUVI provides advanced technological education and programming skills to aspirational individuals in their native languages. Its HackerKID platform is an innovative tool that uses gamification to make learning more enjoyable for students. The startup hopes to bridge the gap between young, inquisitive brains and modern technological breakthroughs.
Arun Prakash M, Founder & CEO of GUVI, stated:
We are excited about collaborating with IIT Kanpur, showcasing our commitment to deliver high-quality education at a national level. Our meticulously crafted programs aim to seamlessly connect academic knowledge with industry requirements, empowering individuals to excel in today’s competitive job market.
IFACET, based on excellence and innovation, exemplifies IIT KANPUR’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of knowledge beyond traditional boundaries. The platform aims to pioneer education and professional development through innovative programmes and revolutionary initiatives. With a strong emphasis on lifelong learning, its mission is to empower individuals and businesses to succeed in an ever-changing environment. It provides various educational programmes for students, working professionals, and faculty members. The portal’s offering includes a broad range of courses on developing technology. It uses multiple delivery techniques, including online, offline, cyber-physical, and blended modes, to ensure learners can access education designed to their specific requirements and preferences.
