Oracle has announced a significant partnership with Uttar Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) to deliver comprehensive skills training in emerging technologies. According to reports from Business Standard, the collaboration will provide skills training in AI, cloud, cybersecurity and data science to 300,000 students and professionals by 2029. This initiative represents a substantial investment in workforce development for India's technology sector, with the program specifically aiming to bolster employability and support career growth, while building a future-ready talent pool for an innovation-led economy in Uttar Pradesh.
The training program will offer over 300 hours of structured learning paths across multiple Oracle platforms and technologies. As reported by Business Standard, the curriculum includes Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OCI Enterprise AI, OCI Data Science, Oracle APEX, OCI DevOps, and Oracle Security. The program is designed to provide comprehensive skills development in the most in-demand technology areas for the current market, with the collaboration specifically targeting three lakh students and professionals across Uttar Pradesh.
The training will be delivered through UPSDM's Oracle MyLearn platform, which is described as a comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University. According to Business Standard, this platform serves millions of trainees worldwide and offers foundational cloud training, professional certifications, and learning tailored to different skill levels and goals. The program will be delivered for free as a digital learning experience to maximize accessibility for participants across the state.
The initiative includes earning opportunities through badges and professional certifications to demonstrate learner readiness for specialized roles. As reported by Business Standard, these credentials will help employers identify qualified candidates and support career advancement. Learners can earn badges alongside professional certifications to showcase their readiness for specialised roles and to help employers identify qualified candidates, supporting the program's goal of building a skilled workforce for Uttar Pradesh's innovation economy.
