Responding to the growing gap between engineering education and industry demands, Skill-Lync, a Y-Combinator-backed edtech startup, has announced the launch of 30 free courses over the next six months. This initiative aims to equip over 30,000 Indian engineers with the practical skills needed to excel in their careers.
“India produces 25% of the world’s engineering graduates every year, but consistently ranks low in terms of engineering quality and employability. This problem has persisted for the past few decades. To address the skills gap in the industry, Skill-Lync has announced that it will launch 30 free courses in the next six months,” the company said in a statement.
These courses will address the lack of quality, application-based learning in the Indian undergraduate engineering education system. These free courses will be on CATIA v5, CFD Simulation with SolidWorks, MBD with SolidWorks, FEA with SolidWorks, How Electric Vehicles Work, Modeling an Electric Vehicle with MATLAB and Simulink, and Model-Based Development for ADAS.
In the coming weeks, Skill-Lync will be releasing additional courses including AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers, AutoCAD for Civil Engineers, MATLAB Essentials, Simulink Essentials, and many more.
Each course is free of cost and the original cost ranges between Rs 20,000 and Rs 40,000, which represents a significant saving for participants.
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Free courses: The courses, covering topics such as CATIA, CFD simulation, MBD, FEA and electric vehicles, will be offered free of charge. -
Target audience: The courses are primarily aimed at engineers aged between 20 and 35, but can benefit anyone who wants to study engineering or work in that field. -
Industry-relevant skills:The courses focus on practical, project-based learning to bridge the gap between academia and industry. -
Certificate of completion:Participants will receive certificates to demonstrate the skills acquired. -
Lifetime Access: Courses will be available on Skill-Lync’s YouTube channel for lifetime access.
Skill-Lync offers a variety of online and offline courses focused on providing practical engineering education. Its programs cover topics such as product design, simulation, and manufacturing, equipping students with the skills necessary for successful careers in the engineering industry.
“Our mission at Skill-Lync has always been to bridge the skills gap in the engineering industry by providing accessible, high-quality education. With the launch of these 30 free courses, we aim to empower over 30,000 students by equipping them with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers. We believe this initiative will have a significant impact on the engineering community, helping foster innovation and drive growth in the industry,” said Suryanarayanan P, Co-Founder and CEO, Skill Lync.
As global businesses, both large and small, become increasingly reliant on technological advancements, the demand for highly skilled engineers is increasing dramatically. However, there is a notable gap between the traditional engineering curriculum and the skills required by industry, highlighting a significant disconnect between industry expectations and the capabilities of engineering graduates.
This series of free courses will cover a wide range of topics across a variety of engineering disciplines, ensuring that every student and professional can find something to suit their needs.
To date, Skill-Lync has successfully launched three beginner-friendly courses designed specifically for mechanical engineers, and the platform is committed to expanding its offering to include more diverse topics in the coming months.
To further support its students, the startup will offer certificates of completion for all courses. These certificates will serve as a testament to the skills acquired and can be a valuable addition to any engineer’s professional portfolio.
First published: September 6, 2024 | 10:07 am IS
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