‘Free training in AI and Cloud Computing’: Sridhar Babu

Metro India News | Hyderabad : One lakh students across Telangana will receive free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing under the Telangana AI and Cloud Skilling Initiative, Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu said. The Minister said the initiative will be implemented by the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), without any financial burden on the State Government, educational institutions or students.

An agreement between TASK and AWS was signed at the Secretariat on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu said students from 643 TASK affiliated colleges across the State would receive industry-oriented training in AI, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, Machine Learning and Generative AI. The program will provide students with access to the AWS Cloud Console for hands-on learning. Specialized learning tracks will also be offered to students pursuing non-STEM courses, including Arts and Commerce, alongside those studying Engineering and Science.

Students enrolled in the program will receive one year free access to more than 900 digital courses through AWS Skill Builder. Discount vouchers for global certification examinations will also be provided. The initiative will feature industry connect sessions with technology experts and hackathons, offering students practical exposure and opportunities to interact with industry professionals. Minister Sridhar Babu said TASK would organize special job fairs for eligible students who successfully complete the training program to facilitate employment opportunities. Faculty members from participating colleges will also be trained in AI and Cloud technologies, he added.