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Chandigarh, Jan.30, 2026:- Simplilearn, a global leader in online digital upskilling, has partnered with Lovely Professional University (LPU) to deliver the Professional Certificate Program in AI and Machine Learning. Exclusively designed for students of LPU's B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (AI/ML specialization), the program focuses on the three core pillars of modern AI - Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The collaboration through Simplilearn for Campus aims to equip students with in-demand, industry-aligned skills, enhance employability outcomes, and foster innovation through application-based learning. By combining LPU's academic excellence with Simplilearn's practitioner-led approach, the program bridges the gap between classroom learning and professional readiness, preparing students to excel in AI-driven industries.
Simplilearn offers a comprehensive, flexible online learning experience, featuring live projects, downloadable eBooks, and assessment tests to help learners build job-ready skills. With the proportion of job roles explicitly mentioning AI rising to 11.7% as of September 2025 (up from 8.2% a year ago), the demand for AI and allied programs has become more critical than ever. Simplilearn equips learners with in-demand digital capabilities across disciplines such as AI, Data, Software Development, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business, preparing them for globally recognized certifications from Google Cloud, Microsoft, and AWS, among others.
Over 50 leading universities partner with us - including Duke University, Stanford University, the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), Utah Valley University, and K Ramakrishnan College of Technology — to enhance employability and strengthen their digital learning ecosystem.
Speaking about the program, Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Simplilearn, said that we are pleased to collaborate with a university like LPU, especially knowing their commitment to provide world-class education. This partnership is helping bridge the gap between evolving skills and academic learning, ensuring students gain access to the most sought-after competencies. We are truly pleased to be part of the campus ecosystem, enabling learners to take up essential modules as an integral part of their preparation. These programs will play an important role as students transition into the professional world, encouraging them to take on roles that align with their strengths and passions.
Learners gain access to robust career-oriented services that validate their skills. There are proctored assessments featuring deep skill evaluations, coding challenges, MCQs, and aptitude tests to help measure practical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities. Comprehensive, data-driven reports provide code quality analysis and benchmarking against industry standards and peer performance, helping learners clearly understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice Chancellor of LPU at LPU stated that we intend to provide academically relevant learning that prepares students for employability and not merely for grades. Our partnership with Simplilearn marks an important step towards realizing our aspiration to make our students job-ready with the latest technologies. We are steadily moving towards digital transformation, both in how we teach and in what our learners gain from it. The expert-led approach Simplilearn brings will transform the way our students learn, combining academic knowledge with practical expertise. We are highly anticipating that the Learning Hub and university accreditation will significantly benefit our students with courses that strengthen their career prospects and global readiness.
Simplilearn for Campus helps universities accelerate their students' digital skills development through industry-aligned programs in areas such as AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, and Project Management through Simplilearn Learning Hub+ as a flagship product. Our live-and-applied learning model bridges the gap between academia and industry, building job-ready skills and confidence.
