NSDC-AWS Cloud and AI Skilling Programme for Tier-2 and Tier-3 Youth
Why in the news
A public skilling body joined an education firm and a cloud company to train young people for technology jobs.
Key facts
- Partners: NSDC and Cultus Education, with AWS support.
- Mode: 100 per cent online.
- Target group: underserved youth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns.
- Goal: industry-ready skills, credentials and direct access to technology jobs.
The learning pathway
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-paced digital literacy |
| 2 | Instructor-led technical coursework |
| 3 | Globally recognised AWS certifications |
| 4 | Employer interview linkages |
Exam angle
- Government-linked body: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
- Cloud partner: Amazon Web Services.
- Focus area: non-metropolitan regions.