Online learning platform Simplilearn has announced the addition of Andrew Wait to the company’s board of members. Andrew’s on-boarding announcement comes on the back of the latest round of fundraising from a consortium led by GSV Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm, followed by the company’s acquisition of U.S.-based bootcamp education company, Fullstack Academy. In addition to GSV Ventures, Clal…
Simplilearn, the world’s leading online bootcamp for digital skilling training, announced that it has acquired a U.S.-based bootcamp education company, Fullstack Academy, for an all-cash transaction. This will be the company’s second acquisition after Market Motive in 2015. Simplilearn has grown exponentially by over 60% in the past year and this complementary acquisition will accelerate Simplilearn’s journey to become the largest…
Upskilling platform Simplilearn announced its first-ever Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) buyback worth Rs. 48.74 crore. The company had offered active employees to liquidate up to 25% of their vested ESOPs as part of this buyback. 65% of the active employees with ESOPs liquidated their options as part of this buyback process. The company also…
Simplilearn, an Online Bootcamp and a frontrunner in the EdTech domain, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Arya as Vice President – Simplilearn Enterprise. He will be leading the Enterprise Business in India and the SAARC region. An alumnus of Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Saurabh Arya joins Simplilearn…
Simplilearn, the online bootcamp for digital economy skills training, in collaboration with the University of Arizona Global Campus Forbes School of Business and Technology (UAGC), launched its Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing. Speaking about the program, Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer, Simplilearn said, “As economies evolve and businesses become digital-first, reaching audiences through relevant online and social platforms is…
Simplilearn, an online bootcamp for digital economy skills training, announced the addition of Deborah Quazzo to the company’s Board of Directors. Deborah’s onboarding comes on the back of the recent investment of $250 million in Simplilearn by private equity firm, Blackstone Group, the statement said. Deborah Quazzo is the managing partner at GSV Ventures and the co-founder…
Blackstone announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a leading online learning ‘bootcamp’ based in India offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals all over the world. Simplilearn was founded in 2010 by its Chief Executive Officer Krishna Kumar.…
Simplilearn, an online bootcamp for digital economy skills training & Jagran Lakecity University, Central India’s global university, have announced its partnership to offer a Post Graduate Program in Digital Marketing for the students already enrolled in the MA Digital Marketing program at Jagran Lakecity University. This PG program component offered by Simplilearn will be in…
Simplilearn, the world’s number one online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training, announced the appointment of four senior leaders to further strengthen its leadership teams across verticals. P V Viswanathan (Vishy) joins Simplilearn as Senior Director Product Management. Vishy brings with him 17 years of rich experience in product management and software development in varied industry verticals like…
Simplilearn, an Online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training, has announced a collaboration with KPMG in India to offer postgraduate programs in the field of digital business transformation & process excellence, starting with PG Program in Lean Six Sigma. “The exponential rate at which technology is advancing is disrupting organizations and jobs globally. Businesses, across…
Simplilearn, the world’s number one online bootcamp for digital economy skills training, announced an extension of their collaboration with IBM to provide curated learning programs in Data & AI for working professionals. Simplilearn will collaborate with IBM to curate an in-depth, industry-focused curriculum and introduce industry-focused training programs in Data Analytics, Data Science, AI &…
Simplilearn-a global digital skills training provider, has announced the launch of a Professional Certificate Program in Blockchain Technology in an exclusive partnership with IIT Kanpur. “With 70+ hours of applied learning and 50+ hours of self-paced learning modules, this four-month intensive program will offer learners a comprehensive curriculum co-created with IIT Kanpur, covering the most…
Simplilearn announced the appointment of Karandeep Singh, former CFO of Flipkart, as its chief financial officer. In his new role, Singh will be responsible for accelerating Simplilearn’s agenda of profitable revenue growth. Singh comes with vast experience, having worked with global and Indian organisations across the retail and e-commerce, IT and ITeS and quick service…
Simplilearn, online bootcamp for digital economy skills training, has announced its collaboration with Facebook to integrate the Facebook Blueprint Digital Marketing Associate Certification into its Digital Marketing courses. As part of this collaboration, Simplilearn will make a Facebook Blueprint certification exam voucher available to graduates of Simplilearn’s Digital Marketing Specialist Program and the PG Program in Digital…
Simplilearn, the world’s leading online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training, has launched their SkillUp initiative, a free learning platform to help individuals get started and chart their path to success in today’s competitive work environment. Through this, learners across the globe will have free access to over 1,000 hours of learning and tech skilling…