Adobe Expands AI Skills Training to 7.8 Million Students and Teachers Across India

Adobe Scales AI Skills Training Across India Through Strategic Partnerships

Adobe is expanding access to AI skills and digital creativity training across India through a multi-pronged initiative involving UNICEF Generation Unlimited, seven state governments, and major learning platforms.1

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The company's Digital Academy now reaches 7.8 million students and teachers nationwide, marking a significant push to prepare India's workforce for an AI-driven economy.3

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Through its partnership with UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU), Adobe has already helped nearly 400,000 young people in India access creative and AI-enabled digital skills, with more than 375,000 completing the Design Fundamentals with AI course.2

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Adobe now serves as the inaugural partner of Generation Unlimited's new Creative Academy, a program initially focusing on India and Brazil that connects AI and digital skills training directly to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Government School Programs Bring AI Literacy to Millions

Adobe is partnering separately with state governments across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Assam, Bihar and Tamil Nadu to integrate digital creativity and AI skills into thousands of government schools.4

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The initiative provides access to Adobe Express for Education alongside Digital Academy curriculum focused on creative problem-solving, digital storytelling, and AI-assisted content creation.

The program extends across PM SHRI, CM SHRI, KGBV and Kendriya Vidyalaya school networks in participating states, aligning with India's National Education Policy and growing demand for future-ready digital skills.3

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Mala Sharma, Adobe's Global Vice President and General Manager for Education, stated the company is "bringing classroom-ready AI tools like Adobe Express directly into schools," supporting both student learning and teacher training to integrate digital creativity into everyday classroom activities.

Expanding Access Through Multiple Learning Platforms

Adobe Digital Academy coursework is now available across Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, YouTube and IBM SkillsBuild, giving learners flexibility to build AI skills at their own pace.1

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IBM SkillsBuild offers both self-paced courses and six-week Guided Learning Experiences with facilitator support and practical activities.4

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The curriculum is expanding into digital marketing, content creation and AI-powered creative workflows, with free access to Photoshop, Acrobat and Adobe Firefly available through accredited higher education institutions.3

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Adobe also works with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime to provide free AI-focused courses and industry-relevant certifications.

Bridging Creative Talent to Livelihood Opportunities

Nadi Albino, Acting CEO of UNICEF Generation Unlimited, emphasized the importance of connecting creative talent to sustainable careers: "Young people everywhere are already creating, solving problems, telling stories, imagining futures for themselves and their communities. What too many lack is the bridge from that talent to a livelihood."2

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The Creative Academy partnership aims to build that bridge by pairing AI literacy with practical pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.

Adobe expects to reach 3 million learners globally during 2026 as part of its goal to reach 30 million learners by 2030.3

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The company positions AI as a tool to amplify creative talent rather than replace it, focusing on equipping people with skills to harness AI's potential in the digital economy.

What This Means for India's Workforce Preparation

The initiative addresses a critical skills gap as India's digital economy expands and AI reshapes how people create and work. By integrating AI-assisted content creation and digital storytelling into government schools and existing education systems, Adobe is helping build a foundation for workforce preparation that extends beyond traditional academic learning. The focus on underserved communities through UNICEF partnerships and government school programs suggests an effort to democratize access to skills that are increasingly essential for employability in creative and digital sectors. Watch for how completion rates translate into actual employment outcomes and whether the curriculum adapts quickly enough to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI tools and creative workflows.