Altium announces that it is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to transform tech education across India. They will introduce a unique curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven workforce.
Altium is joining the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance (Tech Alliance) in India, which brings together a coalition of employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to address the skills training gap in college and university curricula.
The goal is to boost career readiness for learners entering the workforce. By integrating Altium’s expertise in electronics design with cloud curriculum shaped by AWS, this collaboration offers students in India hands-on, industry-relevant training that addresses critical skills gaps and empowers them for future career success.
AWS supports organizations of all sizes looking to innovate, modernize, and change their operations in order to facilitate the digital economy by offering scalable and secure cloud services. The partnership will provide a comprehensive curriculum that equips graduates for in-demand jobs in electronics, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), in addition to Altium’s specialized concentration on electronics.
Bridging Education and Industry with Hands-On Learning
With the addition of four crucial AWS modules, Altium Education’s new electronics design course curriculum will cover fundamental cloud technology, networking, IoT, and more, enabling students to acquire skills that are in line with industry demands.
Key topics include:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials – Covering cloud technology basics
- AWS Technical Essentials – Introducing core cloud concepts like networking, databases, and storage
- Amazon AppStream 2.0 Primer – AWS’s application streaming solution
- IoT Fundamentals – Training in IoT and smart technology
Altium-Branded Labs, Centers of Excellence, and Practical Training
Altium Education will make the curriculum accessible, offering tools specifically designed for Indian teachers and students. As the company’s presence in India grows, it has partnered with 104 institutions and is still growing, reaching over 11,400 students nationwide.
With the help of Altium-branded labs, Centers of Excellence, and practical training opportunities, the curriculum will be included into important engineering programs at colleges and institutions.
With intentions to grow even more, Altium has already set up these learning environments at prestigious universities including Chandigarh University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, IIT Bhubaneshwar, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
Growing Demand for Skilled Engineers in India
With over 300 new students joining Altium’s programs every week, the training will ensure educators are fully prepared to meet the growing demand for skilled engineers in India’s rapidly expanding electronics market.
Additionally, American multinational software company that provides electronic design automation software company will hold specialized training sessions to give professors the skills they need to effectively teach cutting-edge electronics and AWS cloud concepts in classrooms across India.
These sessions are part of a larger initiative to support faculty through workshops and certified training programs, empowering them to integrate Altium Designer and Altium 365 into their curricula and ensuring that students acquire practical, industry-aligned skills.
Joint Initiatives for Industry Impact
In addition to the curriculum, the new colaboration is planning initiatives to deepen the collaboration’s impact:
- On Campus Applied Learning: Co-hosted events, workshops and challenges will give students hands-on experience in solving industry challenges.
- Pathways to Employment: Students who complete the joint curriculum will connect with industry partners for career opportunities.
This collaboration demonstrates an innovative approach to tech education in India by combining knowledge of cloud computing and electronics design to produce a workforce with the necessary skills to contribute to the global economy.
The duo are establishing a standard for excellence in engineering education and creating the groundwork for a new generation of tech-ready graduates by investing in India’s educational ecosystem.
Leadership Comments
“This collaboration goes beyond education; it’s about equipping a generation with skills that directly translate into industry impact,” said Rea Callender, Vice President of Altium Education. “By combining Altium’s hands-on electronics courses with industry-leading cloud curriculum from AWS, we’re providing students with the tools to become tomorrow’s tech leaders and innovators.”
“The government of India has a top priority to transform India’s capabilities as a global manufacturing and electronics hub and is focused on driving innovation and upskilling the talent pool in this regard,” said Pankaj Gupta, Leader – Public Sector, AWS India Private Limited. “AWS and Altium are coming together to support this vision by helping students develop fundamental skills in cloud computing and electronics design and building a skilled talent pool for the industry.”
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