HCLTech partners IIT Guwahati to upskill staff in AI
HCLTech, a technology company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to offer its employees advanced education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies.
Under the agreement, eligible HCLTech employees would be offered a four-year online Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Data Science and AI, said HCLTech on Friday.
This initiative was designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, preparing them for future leadership roles within the company, it further said.
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