edForce, a Bengaluru-based Workforce Upskilling Accelerator, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) for Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS, renowned globally for its leadership in cloud computing services, has partnered with edForce to address the growing demand for cloud-ready professionals in India and contribute to the country’s ongoing digital transformation.
Bridging India’s Cloud Skills Gap
With India’s cloud market predicted to expand at a CAGR of 23.5% until 2025, the requirement for skilled cloud professionals has surged. According to NASSCOM, India will need approximately 1 million cloud experts by 2025, yet current upskilling initiatives fall short of this target. The partnership between edForce and AWS aims to close this skills gap by delivering high-quality training and globally recognized cloud certifications to IT professionals across India.
Ravi Kaklasaria, Co-Founder & CEO of edForce, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: “Becoming an AWS Authorized Training Partner is a proud achievement for edForce and a testament to our commitment to workforce upskilling in India. We aim to empower professionals with critical cloud skills essential for India’s IT sector to compete globally. With AWS’s proven expertise and our robust training platform, we’re setting the stage for a new era of digital excellence.”
Importance of the Partnership
AWS’s reliability is evident, with over 90% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies relying on its cloud solutions. edForce’s new status as an ATP enables it to provide AWS-certified training programs covering a range of courses such as:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect
- AWS Developer
- AWS SysOps Administrator
These programs are designed to offer hands-on training led by AWS Authorized Instructors. This collaboration means that Indian professionals can now access AWS’s official learning content, ensuring they are equipped with skills that meet international standards. The training focuses on key areas, including hybrid cloud infrastructure, data management, security, AI/ML, and IoT.
Boosting Employability
This partnership is poised to transform employability in India’s IT sector, aligning with the government’s Digital India vision. Certified AWS professionals are among the most valued globally, and the ability to obtain these certifications locally through edForce is a game-changer. By offering affordable training, edForce is providing Indian IT professionals with a competitive advantage in the global job market.
Empowering Digital Transformation
For Indian businesses, this partnership presents an opportunity to build an in-house pool of cloud experts. Organizations will benefit from having teams skilled in designing, deploying, and managing AWS solutions, facilitating digital innovation and enhancing operational efficiency. Companies like Infosys, Sony, Walmart, Siemens, and Microsoft stand to gain significantly from edForce’s upskilled workforce, helping drive resilience and success in a digitally driven economy.
Conclusion
As India’s tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly, partnerships like the one between edForce and AWS are crucial for preparing a future-ready workforce. By making world-class cloud training accessible, edForce is playing a pivotal role in building a skilled workforce that will power India’s digital future.
