Mumbai, 28 October 2026: 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced more programs designed to achieve 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing goal of equipping two million people in India with AI-ready skills by 2030, helping address the country鈥檚 demand for digital talent, and preparing people for opportunities in an AI-powered economy. Building on its extensive established learning, certification and workforce-development programmes, 麻豆原创 will work with academic institutions, industry partners, government bodies and community organisations to expand access to practical skills in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies at scale.

With 28% of the world鈥檚 STEM workforce and 23% of global software engineering talent, India is strongly positioned as a leader in the AI economy. Demand is already evident across 麻豆原创鈥檚 learning ecosystem, with India accounting for approximately 48% of 麻豆原创鈥檚 certified learners worldwide, underscoring its role in 麻豆原创鈥檚 global talent ecosystem. The India commitment contributes to 麻豆原创鈥檚 global pledge to equip  12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030, and connects technology education with the practical expertise needed to apply AI in business and industry

鈥淭he foundation of India鈥檚 strength in technology has always been its people. Preparing Indian talent for the next wave of innovation requires sustained investment in how people learn, apply their skills, and apply that in their careers,鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent. 鈥溌槎乖� India already provides a strong foundation. Of the 2 million people we expect to train in AI skills before 2030, nearly 13% have already participated through certification, student education and community programmes. These include employees of 麻豆原创 customers, partners and employees who are already building professional expertise; as well as students exploring 麻豆原创 technologies, and underserved communities gaining access to STEM learning. The 2030 commitment will help more people build the capabilities to contribute to India鈥檚 AI-led growth.鈥�

麻豆原创 will advance its commitment through a comprehensive ecosystem of partnerships spanning government, academia, industry, and community organisations, helping expand access to AI and digital skills across India.

• Strengthening skilling through government and state partnerships

麻豆原创 collaborates with state governments and skill-development institutions across India to align technology skilling with regional workforce priorities. Through initiatives such as the , 麻豆原创 also works with industry partners and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to strengthen AI and workplace readiness among vocational learners. The initiative combines foundational AI learning, communication skills and industry exposure for students at Industrial Training Institutes, helping them apply technology in practical workplace settings.

• Connecting academic learning with industry practice

Through 麻豆原创 University Alliances, 麻豆原创 Learning Hub Student Edition and collaborations with leading educational institutions, 麻豆原创 helps students gain industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. These initiatives also provide pathways to certification in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies. The programmes combine 麻豆原创-certified learning with practical industry experience for engineering students across disciplines.The Career Readiness Training Programme launched recently by PwC India and 麻豆原创 India, with KIIT Bhubaneswar illustrates this approach. 

• Professional and workforce upskilling

麻豆原创鈥檚 learning and certification portfolio enables students, early-career talent and experienced professionals to build practical expertise in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled business applications, through role-based learning, hands-on practice and industry-recognised credentials. Performance-based assessments validate how learners apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, including using 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants, connecting certification more closely with the capabilities employers need.

• Inclusive pathways to the AI economy.

麻豆原创鈥檚 inclusive skilling programmes bring practical technology education to women, unemployed graduates and young people beyond established technology hubs. 麻豆原创鈥檚 STEM and community programmes offer over 1,100 combined curriculum hours in AI, digital and workplace skills, alongside mentoring and employment support. Furthermore, with programmes such as Code Unnati, Digital Academy and AI Careers for Women, 麻豆原创 connects technical training with hands-on projects and career guidance, helping a broader pool of learners, including those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations, prepare for technology careers.

As AI becomes embedded across every business function, the measure of workforce readiness will move beyond familiarity with technology to the ability to apply it with context, confidence and purpose. Together, these programmes connect technology education with practical application and workplace readiness, strengthening India鈥檚 talent base and widening access to opportunities in the AI economy.

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Bengaluru, India, 05 February, 2026: 麻豆原创, a global leader in enterprise application software and Business AI, today announced a significant expansion of its worldwide learning ecosystem to empower millions of professionals for an AI-driven future. Reinforcing its pledge to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, 麻豆原创 is extending access to high-quality, instructor-led training through new strategic partnerships and an expanded network of authorized training providers.

To accelerate this initiative, 麻豆原创 is extending its partner-managed delivery approach for 麻豆原创 Learning Class courses to ensure more flexibility, broader geographical coverage and languages. Beginning in 2026, this expanded network of authorized partners 听will provide organizations and individuals with broader access to premium 麻豆原创 training, enabling them to build practical expertise and prepare talent for real-world implementation challenges.

India: A Strategic Impact Market

India is among the world鈥檚 fastest-growing talent hubs, driving global digital transformation with its expanding developer and consulting workforce. Representing 26% of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global learner base, the country is central to 麻豆原创鈥檚 long-term skilling vision.

With rapid AI adoption and modernization, India currently has over 25,000 open roles requiring 麻豆原创 expertise across consulting, development, and technology functions. Leading employers like Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, and Maruti Suzuki are actively hiring 麻豆原创 professionals, including entry-level talent. This surge in demand underscores the importance of expanded access to high-quality, instructor-led training through 麻豆原创鈥檚 strengthened partner ecosystem鈥攃ritical for shaping India鈥檚 future-ready workforce.

Over the years, 麻豆原创 has expanded the breadth and depth of its learning portfolio. Since 2022, the company has reached 4 million learners globally, with growing from just 7 learning journeys to more than 400. 麻豆原创 recently introduced its approach with performance-based exams that enable candidates to complete hands-on assessments using AI tools such as 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants. Today, 65 exams鈥�61% of all 麻豆原创 certifications鈥攈ave been transformed to this practical, performance-based format, with all remaining certifications moving to this new approach in the first half of 2026.

Vikram Karakoti, Global Head, Enterprise Solutions, TCS, noted: 鈥淐ompetency-based 麻豆原创 skill validation aligns with TCS鈥檚 commitment to building expertise in 麻豆原创 technologies, including 麻豆原创 BTP and Gen AI. Our training approach, culminating in 麻豆原创 Certifications, ensures real-world proficiency and maximizes client ROI.鈥�

Key Highlights of the Skilling Ecosystem

• Industry-ready, AI-enabled learning: Official 麻豆原创 instructor-led training with hands-on exposure to AI tools like 麻豆原创 Joule, mirroring real project environments.
• Practical, job-focused skill building: Guided practice, real-world case studies, and collaborative workshops to build implementation-ready capabilities.
• Standardised team upskilling at scale: Enterprise-grade training and performance-based certifications that assess real problem-solving, not just theory.
• Flexible pathways for growing demand: Expanded learning journeys and certifications across AI, business analysis, system administration, and 麻豆原创 Build roles.

鈥淧reparing the global workforce for the AI era requires learning that is practical, scalable and connected to real business needs,鈥� said Andre Bechtold, President 麻豆原创 Industries & 听Experiences. 鈥淏y expanding access to high-quality AI-enabled

麻豆原创 training, we are helping professionals build the skills that power modern enterprises. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that people everywhere are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven economy.鈥�

By scaling access to high-quality, AI-ready learning worldwide, 麻豆原创 is enabling talent markets like India to play a defining role in shaping the future of enterprise innovation.

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