Snowflake and Nasscom to train 100,000 students in data and AI skills

Snowflake has partnered with Nasscom and the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) through the FutureSkills Prime platform. The collaboration aims to provide free, on-demand training in data and AI to over 100,000 students and working professionals across India. These entry-level courses are part of Snowflake’s global "One Million Minds + One Platform" initiative, focused on bridging the data and AI skill gap.

The training will be delivered through Nasscom’s FutureSkills Prime platform, which reaches over 2,100 institutions across India. The courses will be integrated into college curricula and also offered to working professionals online.

The program is set to run for the next two years, starting in 2025, aligning with India’s growing focus on digital skilling and AI readiness.

As India ranks on top globally among nations running in the race of AI development in terms of AI talent and research output. However, there is a 51% gap between demand and supply of skilled professionals in data and AI. By 2026, the country is expected to need over 1 million trained professionals in these fields. The partnership is a strategic move to address this shortage and build a future-ready workforce.

Snowflake’s training consists of six modular learning paths tailored for beginners and experienced learners. These include:

• Entry-Level Training: Foundational knowledge in data, SQL, AI/ML, and cloud technologies.

• Hands-on Labs: Practical experience with real-world simulations on Snowflake’s platform.

• Immersive Learning: Self-paced modules combining theory and practice.

• Role-Based Learning Paths: Customized content for specific job roles like data engineers, analysts, and scientists.

• NSQF & NEP 2020 Aligned: Courses integrated into academic frameworks to offer university credits.

• Certifications: Learners receive certifications from both Snowflake and Nasscom upon completion.

The modules aim to upskill participants in high-demand domains such as cloud data management, modern data architecture, and AI-driven analytics. And, with this strategic alliance, Snowflake and Nasscom are not only enhancing India’s digital talent pool but also enabling enterprises to drive innovation through data and AI.