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Edtech in India

Upskilling, Certification and Jobs

Online courses in coding, data and languages help workers change careers, though not every certificate leads to a job.

Learning for work.

Demand

Rapid technological change requires ongoing learning.

Platforms

Coursera, upGrad, Simplilearn and others offer courses.

Outcomes

Job placement claims are sometimes exaggerated.

Advice

Check outcomes, reviews and refund policies.

A career switch

A clerk learns data analytics online and moves to an analytics role.

Trusting job guarantee claims blindly

Verify outcomes.

Key takeaways
  • Upskilling is in demand.
  • Many platforms exist.
  • Placement claims may mislead.
  • Check outcomes.
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