Simplilearn
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| Industry | E-Learning Providers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Krishna Kumar |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
Key people | Krishna Kumar (CEO) |
| Website | simplilearn |
Simplilearn is a global e-learning platform that specializes in providing digital skills training to individuals and businesses worldwide. Simplilearn offers a wide range of online courses and certification programs in disciplines such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and Data Science, among others. The company partners with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies to design and deliver work-ready training via live online classes featuring top industry practitioners, sought-after trainers, and global leaders. Simplilearn's role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant training programs are ideal upskilling solutions for diverse career or/and business goals. Simplilearn's practical and applied approach has resulted in 85 percent of learners getting promotions or new jobs. With a unique LMS (Learning Management System), free practice tests, free audio-video resources, global trainer network, and a 100% money-back guarantee, Simplilearn is a leading player in the e-learning industry.[1]
History
Simplilearn was founded in 2009 by Krishna Kumar in Bangalore, India, with the aim of providing accessible and affordable online training programs in the rapidly growing digital economy. Kumar, who had worked in the IT industry for over a decade, realized that there was a significant gap between the skills required by the industry and the skills possessed by professionals.[2]
The company started as a blog where Kumar shared his knowledge and expertise with a small community of learners. As the blog gained popularity, Kumar decided to turn it into a full-fledged e-learning platform that would offer comprehensive training programs in various digital domains.[3]
In 2010, Simplilearn launched its first course in digital marketing, which was well-received by learners. Over the next few years, the company expanded its course offerings to include other in-demand skills such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, and Data Science.[4]
In 2012, Simplilearn partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to offer a course on Business Analytics and Intelligence. This marked the beginning of Simplilearn's collaboration with renowned universities and institutions, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of California, Berkeley, and Purdue University, among others.[5]
In 2015, Simplilearn raised $15 million in funding from Mayfield Fund and Kalaari Capital, which helped the company to expand its operations and increase its course offerings. In 2016, Simplilearn opened its first office in the United States, in San Francisco, California.[6]
Today, Simplilearn is one of the world's leading e-learning platforms, offering over 400 courses and certification programs in partnership with 40+ universities and institutions. With a global presence in over 150 countries, Simplilearn has trained more than 2 million professionals and employees from over 5,000 organizations, including Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon.[7]
Platform
Simplilearn is an e-learning platform that provides online training programs and certification courses in various digital domains. The platform offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes live online classes, self-paced video courses, real-world projects, interactive quizzes, and assessments.[8] Simplilearn's courses are designed and developed by a team of 2,000+ industry and academic experts, who bring their real-world experience and expertise to the classroom. The platform's courses are updated regularly to reflect the latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring that learners acquire the most relevant and up-to-date skills.[9]
Simplilearn's courses are delivered via a unique Learning Management System (LMS), which provides learners with access to a range of learning resources, including free practice tests, audio-video resources, and a global trainer network. The LMS also allows learners to track their progress, interact with their peers, and receive feedback from their instructors.[10]
Simplilearn's courses are available in various formats, including individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and customized corporate training solutions. The platform's courses are designed to be role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant, making them an ideal upskilling solution for professionals and businesses looking to stay ahead in the digital economy.[11]
Simplilearn's platform also features a 24/7 customer support team, who are available to assist learners with any questions or issues they may have. The platform also offers a 100% money-back guarantee, ensuring that learners are satisfied with their learning experience.[12]
Courses
Simplilearn offers a wide range of courses in various digital domains, including Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and more.[13]
The platform's courses are designed and developed by a team of industry experts and academic professionals, ensuring that learners acquire the most relevant and up-to-date skills. Simplilearn's courses are available in multiple formats, including live online classes, self-paced video courses, and blended learning programs that combine online and offline learning.[14]
Simplilearn's courses are designed to be role-based and skill-focused, making them an ideal upskilling solution for professionals and businesses looking to stay ahead in the digital economy. The platform offers individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and customized corporate training solutions, allowing learners to choose the learning experience that best suits their needs.[15]
Simplilearn's courses are recognized by leading industry bodies and academic institutions, including the Project Management Institute (PMI), the International Association of Business Analysis (IIBA), and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, among others. The platform's courses also come with free practice tests, audio-video resources, and interactive quizzes and assessments, enabling learners to test their knowledge and apply their skills in real-world scenarios.[16]
Simplilearn's courses have helped millions of professionals around the world acquire work-ready skills and advance their careers. The platform's practical and applied approach to learning has resulted in 85 percent of learners getting promotions or new jobs. With over 1,000 live classes each month, real-world projects, and a global trainer network, Simplilearn offers a comprehensive learning experience that helps learners acquire the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy.
References
- ↑ "Simplilearn Records 75% Increase In Learner Placement Rate After #Jobguarantee Campaign". BW Education. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn Partners With JobsForHer To Upskill 1,000 Women, Making Them Job-Ready For Future". www.edtechreview.in. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn partners with Mphasis to offer full stack java development training". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn Offers 'Job Guarentee' for Data Science, Full Stack Development Courses". News18. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn, in Collaboration with University Of California Irvine Continuing Education, Launches Professional Certificate Program in Cloud Computing". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ Basu, Sreeradha (12 November 2021). "Simplilearn onboards Saurabh Arya as Vice President - Enterprise Business". The Economic Times. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ Bureau, BW Online. "Simplilearn Partners With IIIT Tiruchirappalli". BW Disrupt. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn inspires aspirants to challenge all odds through latest campaign - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn and the Knowledge Innovation Center through its partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus Launch Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing". The Week. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ Nanda, Prashant K. (9 August 2021). "Deborah Quazzo of GSV Ventures joins Simplilearn's board of directors". mint. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ Varshney, Rashi (19 July 2021). "Blackstone to acquire majority stake in Simplilear for $250 million". YourStory.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn Launches its First PGDM Degree Program in Collaboration With Jagdish Sheth School of Management". The Week. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ Sarkar, Brinda (22 June 2021). "Simplilearn expands senior leadership team with four new appointments". The Economic Times. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ PR, ANI (8 June 2021). "Simplilearn's SkillUp platform adds 70,000 new learners monthly, surpasses 500,000 enrolled". ThePrint. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Simplilearn strengthens collaboration with IBM to upskill over 20,000 professionals in 2021". BW people. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "IIT-Kanpur launches online certificate programme in blockchain technology". The Indian Express. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2023.