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2020 year in review: Digital disruption in skilling – how the COVID-19 crisis was turned into an opportunity

Sahitya Karra by Sahitya Karra
December 30, 2020
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In the year 2020, digital disruption in skilling sector happened like never before. Without much time to prepare, training partners, skilling institutes were left with no choice but to adopt digital learning models into their programs to continue skilling. As the year is coming to an end, let us look back at the year that was with digital disruption in skilling and how the COVID-19 crisis was turned into an opportunity.

You can find many other updates from the training partners here – https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/category/training-partners/

  1. Here’s how Virtual Welding can be a part of the blended learning strategy – 

Welding has become virtual in training new entrants and upskilling the existing workforce. Many training partners and skill institutes are using welding simulators from Fronius India to train. New learning processes, new curriculum development and Training of Trainers can help in making blended-learning model effective and efficient. Read more…

  1. Tata STRIVE copes with COVID-19 crisis through a holistic approach including digital learning –

COVID-19 shifted mindsets towards online education and increased the speed of changes in shaping new models for skill development. Tata STRIVE used a blend of activity-based learning, project-based learning, along with rethinking pedagogy and adopted technology early-on to cope during the pandemic. Read more…

  1. The New Normal: E-Learning Demands Digital Certificates –

Digital education is the new normal and e-learning is the safety net for professionals and students to gain new skills and improve business. Digital certificates can be placed on blockchain and issued through Certif-ID, a skills-driven networking platform. Read more…

  1. ATDC creates virtual learning model for DDU-GKY courses –

Globally, we’ve come to an understanding that online training is the only alternative during times of crisis. ATDC was among the first training centres to go online and adopt online learning for DDU-GKY and other courses offered at their institute. Read more…

Digital disruption in skilling - how COVID-19 crisis was turned into an opportunity

  1. NTTF is offering skill-based courses through online platforms –

NTTF is using innovative initiatives like providing students with required gadgets, using Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality in conducting practical sessions, along with building a common learning platform to help students continue their skilling. Read more…

  1. Top 3 technology trends for engineering jobs amid COVID-19 crisis according to subject-matter experts from TalentSprint – 

Data Science and AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Digital Process Automation (DPA), and Multilanguage high end programming are the three technology trends for engineering jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic. Latest technical skills which will be in demand will ensure student’s employability and protect their jobs during the economic recession. Read more…

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