Tata Digital’s super app TataNeu has launched NeuSkills, a reskilling vertical, offering two bootcamp-based courses in data analytics and frontend development, and a short-term program for Google’s app-building software, Flutter.
According to Tata NeuSkills’ website, the courses are said to be six months long, requiring a person to complete a capstone project before being certified. The platform is organising two hackathons for both long-term programmes on April 28.
The courses are offered at an “introductory price” of INR 60,000, excluding tax, with a total pricing of INR 1 Lakh + GST for the entire course, according to the website. After completing the course with at least 80% attendance and 80% marks scored on MCQs and HOCs, learners will get a chance to be placed at one of Tata Group’s companies or partner companies, including BigBasket, 1mg, Cult.fit, TCS, Croma, Air Asia, Westside, Tata Cliq, and others. The platform also claims that based on the learner’s performance, they can expect a 40% hike or more after being placed.
Upskilling has emerged as a significant subsector within edtech recently, with more and more funding being pumped into startups operating there. During 2022, upskilling startups raised $164.61 Mn, up about 63% from $61.30 Mn raised in 2021, according to Inc42 data.
NeuSkills is entering a segment dominated by a handful of incumbents, including upGrad, Great Learning, and Scalar in India, among others, particularly in the data analytics and frontend development categories. In addition to these startups, many international universities and companies, including Coursera, also offer similar courses at competitive prices.
Tata Digital’s new platform is the second edtech play across the larger Tata Group, after digital classroom solution Tata ClassEdge. With the launch of NeuSkills, Tata Digital is aiming to provide reskilling opportunities at a time when edtech is struggling under macroeconomic pressures.
