Pearson, the world’s learning company, and Niniskillup Training Institutes, a leading training, testing, and placement services provider, have joined hands to offer Pearson’s BTEC Higher National undergraduate qualifications in Health and Social Care. Pearson BTECs are Vocational Skill Qualification programmes developed and validated in partnership with industry, universities, and professional bodies, offering diverse qualifications and enabling learners a pathway to UK universities.
The Pearson BTEC Higher National undergraduate qualification is regarded as equivalent to the first two years of a three-year honours degree in the UK. It provides students with a distinctive learning experience through assessments and assignments rooted in real-world scenarios. These qualifications have achieved significant global success, benefiting over 1.05 million learners across more than 50 countries. Its courses are available at over 30 partner institutions in India, including universities, colleges, international schools, and private training centres such as Solitaire Business School (Hyderabad), Jetking Institutes (Mumbai), and Buddha Group of Institutes (Karnal), among others.
Siddharth Parnerkar, Senior Director, Pearson Workforce Skills, shared about the partnership:
India is experiencing a significant shift towards vocational and skill-based education, with a strong focus on developing skills and enhancing employability. Health and social care are critical needs in India today. Through our partnership with NiniSkillip, learners will have access to Pearson BTEC programmes that will equip them with practical, industry-relevant skills they need to succeed in a competitive job market.
Pearson is working with the National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) to promote Pearson BTEC qualifications across India. Globally, Pearson BTEC has collaborated with industry leaders such as Amazon Web Services, BMW Group, and Schneider Electric to design industry-specific customized qualifications for learners across sectors. It offers courses in 24 subject areas with more than 2000 qualifications ranging from business to digital technology to art and design to healthcare, EVs, and Semiconductors, enabling learners with skills relevant to the global workplace.
Commenting on the collaboration, Vishesh Chandrashekar, CEO of NiniSkillup, said:
We are thrilled to collaborate with Pearson to bring their esteemed BTEC Higher Nationals Health and Social Care courses to our institution. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing our students with internationally recognized qualifications that meet industry standards and prepare them for successful healthcare and social services careers.
Niniskillup has established partnerships with key institutions such as the British Council for English Language Training and Examinations, including ACCA and CMA. It also works with Cambridge for all English proficiency exams, TCS for government and entrance exams like JEE and banking exams, ETS for TOEFL and GRE, and IDP for IELTS. The platform’s comprehensive approach extends to providing training in English and other foreign languages to enhance students’ employability skills.
