Pearson VUE, a computer-based assessment for certification and licensure, collaborates with HCLTech, a technology services provider, to enhance the availability of professional certification programs across India.
This partnership addresses the pressing global skills gap in IT and other critical sectors by providing relevant and up-to-date certification pathways. New certifications will be introduced to align with evolving industry requirements and institutional needs.
The portfolio of certifications that HCLTech will offer includes the following:-
- Generative AI Foundations
- Information Technology Specialist
- Professional Communication
- PMI Project Management Ready
- Adobe Certified Professional
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers
“We are confident that HCLTech’s expertise and experience will help us further extend our world-class certifications into educational institutions, reaching more aspiring candidates in India, supporting their academic and professional success,” said Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE. “Through this partnership, HCLTech will assist us in equipping candidates with IT and Critical Career Skills certifications, demonstrating that they’ve gained valuable employability skills that have been validated through certification.”
Also Read: HCLTech inaugurates innovation lab for SAP Business AI in Germany“HCLTech’s talent mobility platform Career Shaper™ has been approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the regulatory body in India for vocational education, training, and skilling ecosystem, and our partnership with Pearson VUE will accelerate our common goal for powering the education industry. Through our extensive presence in India and global focus on education, we have the capability to provide value-added services by combining Pearson VUE certifications with industry skilling programs to assist candidates in becoming business-ready,” said Srimathi Shivashankar, CVP and Global Head of HCLTech’s EdTech business.
The partnership advanced the association between Pearson VUE and HCLTech, which has already facilitated the establishment of 11 advanced testing centers across India. These centers provide a secure and standardized environment for candidates taking the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), thereby reinforcing the commitment to high-quality assessment practices.
