Adobe expands AI and digital skills programmes for students and learners in India
Follow UsAdobe said nearly 400,000 young people in India have accessed its creative and AI-focused digital skills programmes through its partnership with UNICEF.
The company is working with seven state governments to bring Adobe Express for Education and AI-focused learning to thousands of government schools.
Adobe Digital Academy courses are now available across platforms including Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, YouTube and IBM SkillsBuild.
Adobe is expanding its efforts to provide creative, digital and AI skills to learners in India via the partnerships with UNICEF, state government and online learning platforms. The company stated that these initiatives are aimed at helping students and young professionals build skills relevant to an increasingly AI-driven job market.
SurveyAdobe partners with UNICEF
As part of partnership with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU), the company said nearly 400,000 young people in India have got the access to creative and AI focused digital skills. Over 375,000 have completed Adobe’s Design Fundamentals with AI course, the company added in its press release.
Adobe is also the inaugural partner of GenU’s new Creative Academy. The programme will initially focus on India and aims to connect creative and AI training with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
AI skills reach government schools
Adobe is separately working with the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Assam, Bihar and Tamil Nadu to introduce digital creativity and AI learning across thousands of government schools.
The initiative expands Adobe’s K–12 reach in India to 7.8 million students and teachers. Participants will get access to Adobe Express for Education and curriculum covering areas such as creative problem-solving, digital storytelling and AI-assisted content creation.
More ways to access Adobe courses
Adobe Digital Academy content is also available through platforms including Coursera, LinkedIn Learning and YouTube, with IBM SkillsBuild recently added to the list. On IBM SkillsBuild, learners can choose between self-paced courses and six-week Guided Learning Experiences that include facilitator support and practical activities.
Adobe said it expects to reach 3 million learners globally this year as part of its goal of reaching 30 million learners by 2030. The company is also expanding its AI-focused curriculum to areas such as digital marketing, content creation and AI-powered creative workflows.
