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By Asia Education Review Team , Friday, 16 February 2024

IIT Kanpur Aims to Offer Technology and Business Courses

  • IITK Foundation for Advanced Consulting, Education, and Training (IFACET), established by IIT Kanpur, has partnered with GUVI, an HCL Group EdTech company, to introduce technology and business courses in regional languages. These courses are designed to offer opportunities for transformative professional career development in technology and business, addressing the diverse demands of the current job market.

    The well-designed courses, led by mentors, blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, catering to students, graduates, and professionals. They are available in Hindi, English, and Tamil, prioritizing accessibility and overcoming linguistic barriers that might hinder learning in traditional educational methods. The courses offered include Professional Certificate Course in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing, Full Stack Development, Data Science and Data Engineering.

    Prof. S. Ganesh, Director of IIT Kanpur, commented on the collaboration with GUVI, stating, “IIT Kanpur has been offering various certificate programs to equip students for success in the evolving professional landscape. GUVI, with its expertise in reaching students in vernacular mediums, holds a unique position among Ed-tech players. Through this partnership, we aim to explore new possibilities by reaching students across India whose medium of instruction is in their local language.”

    Arun Prakash M, Founder & CEO of GUVI, expressed excitement about the collaboration with IIT Kanpur, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high-quality education nationwide. The carefully designed programs seek to seamlessly connect academic knowledge with industry requirements, empowering individuals to excel in today's competitive job market.