Nothing in the world has remained the same. The unprecedented time has disrupted almost every sector and collectively all economies. Instead of panicking because of the pandemic, industry leaders have adapted to the new normal and channelized their efforts towards playing their part in reviving the economy. Every business is focusing on strategizing how to achieve operational efficiencies in different functional areas, which has seen increased adoption of technology – communication & networking, among other enterprise solutions, while teams worked remotely to maintain Business Continuity in this crucial phase.

Over the last 6 months, we have seen innovative business models implemented globally. Organizations have fast-tracked their digital transformation plans post the pandemic. Adoption of such technologies has raised the challenge of skilling, learning and developing talent among the workforce to cope up with companies undertaking major digital transformation initiatives.

Getting their workforce ready by equipping them with the relevant digital skills, talent development and employee engagement are of top most priorities. Indeed Covid-19 has challenged our creative skills along with the patience to bear the stress. It is quite difficult to find the right talent through hiring, so organizations are focusing on up-skilling & reskilling their existing talent pool. This is not just in the IT industry but also in various other industry verticals, like pharma & healthcare, banking & finance, manufacturing, etc.. Skills in emerging technologies like cybersecurity, data-science and analytics have become even more prominent during this time. We can sense the shortage of AI, ML skills in the indian market. Hence, the organizations are constantly looking to keep their employees engaged and productive as per the growing demand in the market. So, to help working professionals upskill themselves, here are 5 go-to companies that offer relevant solutions and services:

Skillsoft
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance. www.skillsoft.com

Sum Total
SumTotal provides a unified, comprehensive Learning and Talent Development suite that delivers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. With SumTotal, organizations can build a culture of learning that is critical to growth, success, and business sustainability. SumTotal’s award-winning technology provides talent acquisition, onboarding, learning management, and talent management solutions across some of the most innovative, complex and highly regulated industries, including technology, airlines, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.www.sumtotalsystems.com

Coursera
Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from world-class universities and companies, so you can learn something new anytime, anywhere. Hundreds of free courses give you access to on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums. Paid courses provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a shareable Course Certificate upon completion. https://www.coursera.org/

Udemy
By connecting students all over the world to the best instructors, Udemy is helping individuals reach their goals and pursue their dreams.Udemy is the leading global marketplace for teaching and learning, connecting millions of students to the skills they need to succeed.Udemy helps organizations of all kinds prepare for the ever-evolving future of work. Our curated collection of top-rated business and technical courses gives companies, governments, and nonprofits the power to develop in-house expertise and satisfy employees’ hunger for learning and development. https://www.udemy.com/

Unacademy
Classroom education in India has stifled many brilliant minds. With Unacademy, India's largest education platform, they are changing that. In a span of 6 months, over 300,000 students have benefited from over 2,400 online lessons and specialised courses on cracking various competitive examinations, on their platform. They have on board some of the top educators in the country, including Kiran Bedi, India's first woman IPS officer and now the Governor of Pondicherry. With over 2 million views every month, they are touching the lives of people in the remotest corners of the country. Their success stories include thousands of students who have cracked toughest of examinations, improved their ability to speak and write better and increase their knowledge. Their vision is to partner with the brightest minds and have courses on every possible topic in multiple languages so the whole world can benefit from these courses. India is home to 19% of the world's youth and we are empowering them to take on the world in a manner that classrooms will never do. https://unacademy.com/