AP government, CTE to set up Centre of Excellence in IT, cybersecurity

NEW DELHI: The Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) and Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) will jointly set up a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology and Cyber Security.

The centre of excellence seeks to enhance employability skills, encourage research and product development, and provide hybrid training programmes including an extensive range of interactive video-based training courses along with hands-on virtual labs managed on CTE proprietary Advanced Learning Management platform, webinars and in-person lectures, seminars on software and cyber security products and technologies trends, for students, unemployed youths, and IT/Cyber security professionals in Andhra Pradesh.

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With this collaboration, a statement said: “APSSDC and CTE will establish a Centre of Excellence in IT and Cyber Security across various locations in Andhra Pradesh, in phases.”

This partnership, as per the official statement, includes access to latest software and cybersecurity products, designing customized courses, providing qualified trainers, and offering joint certifications and Industry recognized certification to all universities, colleges, schools and Government IT departments within the state.

AP Government, CTE Collaboration

The major objective of this project is to offer skill development programs and training opportunities that cater to the evolving needs of the IT and Cyber security industry.

The collaboration aims to bridge the skill gap, enhance employability, and promote industry collaboration through on-the-job training, industrial visits, and faculty development programs. These initiatives will expose students and unemployed youth to real-world scenarios, emerging technology trends, and industry best practices, thereby equipping them with practical skills and knowledge that are highly sought after in the job market.

Expressing his enthusiasm on the collaboration, K A Alagarsamy, Director, Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) said: "We are excited to partner with APSSDC to establish the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology and Cyber Security. This initiative will equip students and unemployed youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving IT and Cyber security landscape. Our partnership with various state governments would help our country on the mission of making India the Global Digital Talent Hub."