Oracle partners with Uttar Pradesh to train 300,000 students in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity

Oracle Partnership with Uttar Pradesh Targets Massive Skills Initiative

Oracle has launched a major collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) to deliver comprehensive skills training in AI, cloud and cybersecurity skills, and data science to 300,000 students and professionals by 20291

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. This digital learning program addresses a critical need for tech talent in India's most populous state, which holds one of the largest youth populations in the country2

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. The initiative reflects Oracle's commitment to supporting India's ambition to become a global hub for AI and digital innovation while simultaneously addressing the employability gap in an increasingly technology-driven economy.

Comprehensive Curriculum Spanning Over 300 Hours

The program encompasses over 300 hours of structured learning paths across multiple Oracle technologies, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OCI Enterprise AI, OCI Data Science, Oracle APEX, OCI DevOps, and Oracle Security3

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. Training 300,000 students represents a significant investment in skill development at scale. The Oracle MyLearn platform will serve as the delivery mechanism, providing free access to the same comprehensive training and enablement platform used by millions of trainees worldwide1

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. Learners can pursue foundational cloud training as well as professional certifications tailored to different skill levels and career goals, earning badges to showcase their readiness for specialized roles.

Building a Future-Ready Talent Pool for Economic Growth

Dr. Hari Om, principal secretary of Vocational Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department, emphasized that Uttar Pradesh is well positioned to build a strong, future-ready talent pool given its demographic advantage2

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. "Our collaboration with Oracle reflects the state government's commitment to empowering the next generation of talent by enhancing employability at scale," he stated. Pulkit Khare, mission director at UPSDM, highlighted that the initiative makes industry-relevant digital skills training accessible at an unprecedented scale, helping create a workforce aligned with the needs of a rapidly evolving digital economy3

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Oracle's Global Expertise Meets Local Needs

Shailender Kumar, senior vice president and regional managing director at Oracle India and NetSuite JAPAC, noted that the collaboration combines Oracle's global expertise with the state's integrated training platform to help learners gain in-demand digital skills2

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. Oracle University's track record is substantial: more than 20 million hours of learning content have been viewed globally, and the program has trained over 3.1 million Oracle certified professionals worldwide, including in India3

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. This partnership positions Uttar Pradesh to benefit from world-class learning resources while contributing to an innovation-driven economy that can compete globally in AI and cloud technologies.