Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered a strategic partnership with DeakinCo., a division of Deakin University, to co-design a series of corporate learning programs to meet the growing demand of talent in emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics and robotics. The programs aim to help address the digital skills gap and accelerate the economic growth of Australia.
The new partnership brings together Deakin’s academic excellence and TCS’ extensive industry networks and experience. The first program, to be piloted in early 2022, will focus on machine learning, which consists of three streams enabling senior executives, mid-management and practitioners to leverage the power of this emerging technology in their chosen profession. Each stream will be facilitated by leading academics and industry experts.
The programs are designed to address specific capability gaps for businesses and will provide learners with an engaging experience that goes to the heart of the skills and knowledge required in these dynamic fields.
Designed to be delivered digitally, each program will have customisable elements to meet the needs of each client, offering a blended experience incorporating both face-to-face and self-paced sessions. These will include detailed, industry-relevant case studies, practical workshops, and direct access to leading practitioners.
“Both Deakin and TCS realise the importance of anticipating future workforce needs and that there’s a real risk of falling behind,” said Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor, Deakin University. “In areas such as machine learning and AI, we are already seeing some of the consequences of this across the world and in Australia, with employees and businesses unable to bridge the skills gap – things are moving so fast and competition is fierce.”
“We are delighted to partner with DeakinCo. to help talent from across Australia’s leading organisations and across the world in developing digital skills,” said Ankur Mathur, Head, Education Business, TCS. “This partnership brings together unique academic and industry expertise in technology areas, to help learners enhance their skills and grow their careers further. At the same time, this partnership is a testament to our deep commitment and passion for digitally transforming education. It further highlights our continued investment in delivering in the Australian market.”