upGrad Becomes First Indian Skilling Major to Integrate OpenAI Stack Across Curriculum
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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentNEW DELHI — upGrad, Asia’s leading higher education and upskilling company, announced a milestone strategic partnership with OpenAI at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to integrate advanced generative AI capabilities across its learning ecosystem.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThrough this partnership, upGrad becomes the first Indian skilling platform to embed OpenAI’s latest tools — ChatGPT, Codex, and the ChatGPT Atlas browser — directly into its learning ecosystem, creating a seamless bridge between real-time AI interaction and credentialed learningArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentA central pillar of this partnership is the transition from basic conversational AI toward applied technical utility, and through this, upGrad learners will have access to:Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentDedicated ChatGPT Foundations certifications that go beyond basic prompting to provide deep technical expertise.Engineering & Data Labs with OpenAI Codex integrated into upGrad’s Data Science and Full-Stack Development programs to support complex technical assignments.Research and workflow automation through ChatGPT Atlas, complete with its native “Agent Mode” to streamline research.Article contentCommenting on the collaboration, Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairperson, upGrad, said, “upGrad’s collaboration with OpenAI is an important step in making AI skills a core part of India’s workforce DNA. Real transformation happens when access meets ambition, and this is about giving our learners direct access to frontier AI tools. The more we invest in capability at scale; the faster India moves from being a talent supplier to a product and innovation hub.” This announcement underscores upGrad’s commitment to India’s “AI for All” vision. By combining OpenAI’s global research and technology with upGrad’s outcome-oriented pedagogy, the collaboration democratizes access to high-end AI literacy for learners across the country.Article contentAbout upGradArticle contentStarted in 2015, upGrad — Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, powering the complete learning cycle of individuals. It offers a range of online and hybrid skilling programs and certifications under its B2C portfolio and facilitates top Indian and global universities to offer their Diploma, Master’s, and Executive Doctorates, with all degrees awarded solely by the respective universities, supporting every career stage of individuals – from first job to boardroom. Additionally, selected programs are tailored for Enterprise clients under the corporate skilling division, along with other recruitment and staffing services. 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