Simplilearn Collaborates With KPMG in India to Offer Global PG Programs in Digital Business Transformation and Process Excellence

India, April 14, 2021: Simplilearn, the world's number one Online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training, today announced a collaboration with KPMG in India to offer postgraduate programs in the field of digital business transformation & process excellence, starting with PG Program in Lean Six Sigma. Key features of the post-graduate program include masterclasses, real-world capstone projects and mentoring by experts from KPMG in India, live interaction with 100+ hours of live online classes by digital transformation leaders, and Interactive peer learning via Harvard Business Publishing case studies and real-life group projects.

In an industry first, the synergy created by the KPMG in India and Simplilearn partnership will provide a high-touch learning experience to the professionals enrolling in the post graduate programs. The learners are set to gain a real-world perspective of digital lean and business transformation through business case studies and masterclasses that leverage a world-class knowledge-base created via decades of consulting experience of KPMG in India. Most importantly, during the capstone, the learners will be mentored by experts from KPMG in India in-person to help them apply the theoretical frameworks to solve real-world business challenges.

“The exponential rate at which technology is advancing is disrupting organizations and jobs globally. Businesses, across all sectors, are facing challenges in adopting these new changes due to skills gaps. In light of this, we are delighted to partner with KPMG in India to bring our students the most comprehensive training programs available and make them job-ready. The deep industry knowledge from the industry-leading practices of KPMG in India will help our learners gain hands-on knowledge on business problems,” said Mr. Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer, Simplilearn. “Together with KPMG in India, we’re confident that these post graduate programs will provide everything our students need to launch new careers in different fields of digital economy operations.”

“The workforce of the future needs to be well-rounded and updated with ever-evolving digital technologies and management techniques. We are happy to collaborate with Simplilearn to provide learners with the skills and competencies they need to advance their careers in the growing digital economy. Through this collaboration, we will be able to help address the critical challenge of skills gaps,” said Dr. K. K. Raman, Head of Business Excellence practice at KPMG in India.

All course content will be available on Simplilearn’s learning management system and will follow Simplilearn’s unique blended learning framework, providing learners with expertly-designed content, delivered via live class sessions and pre-recorded video to meet the needs of every student’s preference and schedule. Upon completion of each program, learners will receive industry-recognized certification from Simplilearn and KPMG in India.

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 over 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 1,000 live classes each month, real-world projects, and more, professionals learn by doing with 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