Simplilearn Launches an Online Professional Certificate Program in Blockchain with IIT Kanpur

BENGALURU, India, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain technology has evolved greatly over the past few years, and today, innovators in various fields are looking at integrating the technology into their infrastructure. From finance to medicine, Blockchain technology has benefited businesses by providing greater transparency, enhanced trust, and easier traceability-making it one of the most marketable career paths today. In light of this, Simplilearn-a global digital skills training provider, today announced the launch of a Professional Certificate Program in Blockchain Technology in an exclusive partnership with IIT Kanpur.

 

With 70+ hours of applied learning and 50+ hours of self-paced learning modules, this four-month intensive program will offer learners a comprehensive curriculum co-created with IIT Kanpur, covering the most in-demand skills in the field of Blockchain. Learners will also get the opportunity to interact with expert faculty at IIT Kanpur through Master Classes. Best suited for individuals working as Software Developers, IT Professionals, Engineers, Analysts, and Technical Leads, the program will cover key topics including applications of blockchain technology, Bitcoin, platforms that use Blockchain, application building on Ethereum, Hyperledger, and other prospects of Blockchain. At the end of the program, learners will get to work on a Capstone project on industry use cases, an opportunity to solve real-world ledger challenges, and labs that provide hands-on experience.

Upon completion of the program, all learners will receive a Certification of Completion from IIT Kanpur. Program graduates from India will also be enrolled in Simplilearn's Job Assistance service and have access to the IIMJobs Pro-Membership for six months.

Speaking about the program, Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer, Simplilearn, said, "Given the enormous scope of blockchain, organizations across industries are now capitalizing on this technology. The increasing need for simplifying business processes and the need for applications integrated with blockchain technology will drive the overall blockchain market in the coming years. In fact, according to a leading industry report, the global blockchain market size is expected to grow from USD 3.0 billion in 2020 to USD 39.7 billion by 2025, at an impressive CAGR of 67.3% during the period. In light of this, we are happy to collaborate with IIT Kanpur to offer a comprehensive program on Blockchain technology. This in-depth program will provide extensive knowledge of Blockchain concepts and will enable learners to kick-start their career in this industry."

"With the application of blockchain growing beyond cryptocurrency, there is an upsurge in blockchain-related jobs. As the demand for talent rises, there is a need to further blockchain education in India and train the upcoming generation of blockchain developers. We are delighted to partner with Simplilearn to deliver the most updated industry-relevant curriculum to learners, featuring hands-on projects in developing smart ledgers and records," said Dr. Sandeep Kumar Shukla, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur.

Simplilearn conducts more than 1,500 live classes, with an average of 70,000 learners who together spend more than 500,000 hours each month on the platform. Programs offered by Simplilearn gives learners the opportunity to upskill and get certified in popular domains.

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is one of the world's #1 online Bootcamp for digital skills training, focused on helping people acquire the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. Simplilearn provides outcome-based online training across technologies and applications in Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, DevOps, Project Management, and other critical digital disciplines. Through individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and partnerships with world-renowned universities, Simplilearn provides millions of professionals and thousands of corporate training organizations with the work-ready skills they need to excel in their careers. Based in San Francisco, CA, and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn has helped more than 2,000,000 professionals and 2,000 companies across 150 countries to get trained, acquire certifications, and reach their business and career goals. With over 1,500 live classes each month, real-world projects, and more, professionals learn by doing at Simplilearn. Ongoing industry recognition for the company includes the 2020 Aegis Graham Bell Award for Innovation in EdTech, 2020 Stevie® Gold Award for Customer Service Success, a recognition by the prestigious Training Industry Inc. as one of the Top IT Training Companies for 2020 and 2021 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. For more information, please visit www.simplilearn.com

About IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur, one of the first Indian Institutes of Technology and a globally acclaimed Institute of National Importance was established in 1960 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Since its inception, it has remained at the forefront of teaching and research and has firmly established itself as an academic institute of high repute both nationally and internationally. The Institute has pioneered a paradigm of science-based engineering education that has been successfully adopted and implemented over time and emulated by many institutions across the country. Its alumni have received accolades for their outstanding contributions in academia, industry, research labs, and also in diverse arenas of public administration and civil society. IIT Kanpur is a vibrant creative hub, comprising the very best in terms of academic research and outreach practices with a potential to create a global impact, yet firmly connected to the national agenda of development.

Simplilearn Announces Collaboration with Facebook to Offer Facebook's Digital Marketing Associate Certification

- Learners to get free voucher for the Facebook Certified Digital Marketing Associate exam

- Masterclasses conducted by Facebook trainers

BANGALORE, India, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, world's number one online bootcamp for digital economy skills training, today announced its collaboration with Facebook to integrate the Facebook Blueprint Digital Marketing Associate Certification into its Digital Marketing courses. As part of this collaboration, Simplilearn will make a Facebook Blueprint certification exam voucher available to graduates of Simplilearn's Digital Marketing Specialist Program and the PG Program in Digital Marketing. On completion of these learning programs, users can avail the voucher free of cost, and experience Facebook trainers. The certification is ideal for fresh graduates, job aspirants and marketing professionals. 

Facebook Blueprint is one of the top and most popular Digital Marketing certifications globally. The certification allows digital marketing aspirants to showcase their expertise in advertising across Facebook platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Facebook Blueprint Certification badges can be easily shared on Facebook and other social media platforms, enhancing one's job portfolio with a competitive edge.

Speaking about the partnership, Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer, Simplilearn said, "With more people consuming information online, digital marketing has become a lifeline for brands as they seek to reduce marketing spends, drive greater ROI, and follow their customers online. In turn, this is creating a demand for PPC practitioners, digital brand managers, content & SEO experts, CRM, and email marketing specialists. Digital marketing is today exploding with new opportunities, opening growth avenues and indicating the need for aspirants to have an extra edge to stand out of the crowd. We are happy to collaborate with Facebook and bring to learners the opportunity to acquire a Facebook Blueprint certification. Through our digital marketing programs and the Facebook partnership, we aim to enable future marketers with a skillset which brings a significant value-add to potential employers.''

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is the world's #1 online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training focused on helping people acquire the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. Simplilearn provides outcome-based online training across technologies and applications in Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, DevOps, Project Management, and other critical digital disciplines. Through individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and partnerships with world-renowned universities, Simplilearn provides millions of professionals and thousands of corporate training organizations with the work-ready skills they need to excel in their careers. Based in San Francisco, CA, and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn has helped more than one million professionals and 2,000 companies across 150 countries to get trained, acquire certifications, and reach their business and career goals. With over 1,000 live classes each month, real-world projects, and more, professionals learn by doing at Simplilearn. Ongoing industry recognition for the company includes the 2020 Aegis Graham Bell Award for Innovation in EdTech and the 2020 Stevie® Gold Award for Customer Service Success. For more information, please visit www.simplilearn.com .

Indian Edtech Firm Simplilearn Dominates International Markets; More Than 60% of Revenue Contributed by Markets Overseas

BENGALURU, India , Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian edtech firm Simplilearn , a leading digital skills training provider and the world's number one online digital skills Bootcamp, today announced that since the pandemic started, more than 60 percent of the company's revenue was contributed by international markets. In addition to its primary markets of India and the USA , the company witnessed strong demand from South Africa , UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

With over 70,000 learners learning live at any given time from across more than 150 countries, this year the platform's active learner base more than doubled the average of 30,000 learners per day at the beginning of the year. This year, Simplilearn partnered with some of the world's leading universities like Purdue , Caltech, MIT and the University of Massachusetts , Amhers t, to offer learners an internationally acclaimed program curriculum, further strengthening its position in the global learning landscape.

Simplilearn began its journey in 2010 by introducing the concept of upskilling and reskilling programs to help professionals accelerate their career paths. Perfected over the years, the programs offered by Simplilearn are designed using the highly effective bootcamp model, offering the right mix of online classes and expert instructor-led live classrooms. 

With leading practitioners and current experts in the field teaching the programs, the bootcamp approach to training not only focuses on offering a real classroom experience to its learners but also provides the opportunity to get job-ready training through hands-on labs in the skills and tools that are in top demand today. All this is made possible through Simplilearn's AI powered learning platform, ' EngageX' , that successfully delivers high engagement rates and a unique learning experience to the learners.

Krishna Kumar , Founder & CEO of Simplilearn, said, "Looking back a couple of years, skilling as a concept was focused more at an organizational level. Fast forwarding to today, upskilling and reskilling has become a global phenomenon with enterprises stepping up spends in L&D programs, especially focused towards digital skilling. At the same time, individual learners are acknowledging the need to upgrade their work profiles in line with industry and employer requirements. This in turn has resulted in an increase in demand for boot camp programs in digital economy technologies. At Simplilearn, all programs are designed according to the hands-on learning model and this has garnered interest from learners across industries and the globe. In fact, the pandemic catalyzed this further, and we recorded more than 50,000 corporate learner signups from across 12 countries."

He further added , "With a large part of the team based in India and a growing global learner base, Simplilearn's unique blended learning model has been one of the driving factors that has led to the company's profitable growth over the years. We are happy that Simplilearn is today one of the fastest growing and profitable Indian ed-tech companies serving a global audience."

Simplilearn conducts more than 1,000 live classes, with learners spending more than 500,000 hours every month on the platform. This program offered by Simplilearn gives learners the opportunity to upskill and get certified in popular domains such as Big Data, Data Science and Business Intelligence, AI & Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, Software Development, and Project Management. The program offers sessions with subject matter experts and industry-certified Capstone projects. On completion of the program, learners receive a certificate of completion from Simplilearn and related partner companies and universities.

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is the world's #1 online Bootcamp for digital skills training, focused on helping people acquire the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. Simplilearn provides outcome-based online training across technologies and applications in Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, DevOps, Project Management, and other critical digital disciplines. Through individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and partnerships with world-renowned universities, Simplilearn provides millions of professionals and thousands of corporate training organizations with the work-ready skills they need to excel in their careers. Based in San Francisco, CA , and Bangalore, India , Simplilearn has helped more than 1,000,000 professionals and 2,000 companies across 150 countries to get trained, acquire certifications, and reach their business and career goals. With over 1,000 live classes each month, real-world projects, and more, professionals learn by doing at Simplilearn. Ongoing industry recognition for the company includes the 2020 Aegis Graham Bell Award for Innovation in EdTech, 2020 Stevie® Gold Award for Customer Service Success, and recognition by the prestigious Training Industry Inc. as one of the Top IT Training Companies for 2020. For more information, please visit www.simplilearn.com

Simplilearn Offers Over 100 Hours of Learning for Free to Tech Professionals Across India

Simplilearn, a global EdTech company and the world's leading digital skills training provider, today announced that they are offering 13 comprehensive foundational programs for Free on their Android mobile app (bit.ly/simplicertified), which has over 1,00,000 learners (coming soon on iOS). These programs offer over 100 hours of learning, covering the latest industry-relevant categories and provide the ease of access via smartphone, making it a convenient on-the-go learning solution. On successful completion, learners also receive a digital certificate for each program.

The free programs being offered span across AI and Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science & Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Project Management, and Digital Marketing. Each program consists of a comprehensive foundational learning plan which follows Simplilearn's unique learning structure, providing learners with expertly-crafted content.

Speaking about the initiative, Krishna Kumar, CEO & Founder, Simplilearn said, "With the rapid development and adoption of new technologies, it is today a necessity for professionals to upskill and stay ahead of the curve. By introducing free foundational programs on the Simplilearn mobile app, our aim is to support professionals and job aspirants who are seeking self-skilling tools, thereby providing access to quality learning and supporting career growth. Currently, Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence are the top 3 programs witnessing maximum enrollments." He further added, "Also keeping in mind the ongoing situation with professionals staying away from workplaces, this is an ideal opportunity to effectively utilize time and get introduced to new tech skills that are popular and job-relevant."

Having been named the eighth-most influential education brand in the world by LinkedIn, Simplilearn has already helped more than a million professionals across 150 countries to upskill and prepare for the digital future. The company has maintained its leadership position in the space of digital skilling solutions for learners, corporates, and enterprises.

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn enables professionals and enterprises to succeed in the fast-changing digital economy. The company provides outcome-based online training across digital technologies and applications such as Big Data, Machine Learning, AI, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and other emerging technologies. Based in San Francisco, CA, Raleigh, NC, and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn has helped more than one million professionals and 1,000 companies across 150 countries get trained, acquire certifications, and reach their business and career goals. The company's Blended Learning curriculum combines self-paced online learning, instructor-led live virtual classrooms, hands-on projects, student collaboration, and 24/7 global teaching assistance.

The IDC InfoBrief, How Blended Learning Impacts Training Success (October 2019), found that blended learning methodologies using a combination of virtual instructor-led training (V-ILT), electronic self-paced content, and projects were up to 122 percent more likely to be best in class at transferring knowledge and up to 50 percent more likely to be best in class for cost-effectiveness. Training Industry recognized Simplilearn as a Top 20 Online Learning Library Company for 2017-2019. For more information, visit Simplilearn.com.