EdtechReview.in is excited to announce a partnership between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Pearson, a company specializing in learning and assessment, to boost the employability skills of young people in India. The initiative introduces Pearson VUE’s IT Specialist Certification and Pearson’s English Language Testing programmes, including Versant and Mondly, to NSDC’s eLearning platforms.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, MD of NSDC International, said, “Cultivating a brighter and more competitive future for our nation’s youth is paramount. Our partnership with Pearson marks a significant step towards empowering Indian youth with the skills demanded by today’s job market. The infusion of Pearson VUE’s esteemed certification testing programs into NSDC’s eLearning Platforms will undoubtedly amplify employability prospects. Together, we embark on a journey to equip our youth with the expertise and language proficiency to succeed in an evolving professional landscape.”
Pearson VUE offers extensive certification and licensure exams for a variety of fields such as academia, IT, and healthcare. The IT Specialist Certification programme thoroughly verifies software development, networking and security expertise. The programme also offers essential training for individuals aspiring to become proficient IT professionals.
Mondly by Pearson is a global online language learning solution that helps people to build bridges between people and cultures by making language learning fun and easy through technological innovation. Versant measures various language skills and competencies using patented AI technology to help organizations set a global standard level of communication and get a view on language proficiency quickly.
The partnership between Pearson and NSDC was announced at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 in Delhi in the presence of the Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and was signed by Ved Mani Tiwari and Vinay Swamy, country head for Pearson India.
Teachers in India now have access to Pearson’s trusted certification and language testing programmes to provide their students with the skills needed to succeed in the job market. Pearson’s Online Learning Services (POLS) also offers an integrated suite of services to organizations and educators to help them create personalized, engaging, industry-focused learning experiences quickly and at scale.
Pearson VUE’s network of almost 20,000 testing centres across the globe enables online examinations in over 180 countries. Through this partnership, Pearson intends to empower India’s workforce with cutting-edge skills and language proficiency.
EdtechReview.in is proud to support the partnership between NSDC and Pearson and hopes it will help Indian youth to gain the expertise and language proficiency to excel in the professional landscape.
