Source: businessworld.in | Originally published: July 10, 2019
Edureka Adds 20 New Technology Certification Programs
Edureka, a global online learning platform focused on technology education, announced the addition of 20 new certification programs to its course catalog. The new programs target high-demand areas including Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Cloud Computing, and Data Visualization — disciplines where the gap between industry demand and available talent has grown sharply.
What’s Covered in the New Programs
The newly launched courses span a range of modern technology disciplines. Key additions to the catalog include:
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) — targeted at software testing professionals looking to adopt next-generation automation skills
- Automation Testing — designed to help QA engineers modernize their skill sets
- Microsoft Azure — expanding Edureka’s existing cloud computing portfolio
- Salesforce — covering CRM platform development and administration
- DevOps and AWS DevOps — combining DevOps methodology with Amazon Web Services tooling
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning — foundational and applied programs for data-driven roles
Each program is delivered as an instructor-led, live online course and includes real-world case studies and practical demonstrations — a format common to Edureka’s broader catalog.
Why These Technologies, and Why Now
The course additions reflect industry trends that were gaining momentum in 2019 and have continued to accelerate. RPA platforms automate repetitive rule-based tasks, reducing manual workload in business operations. Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS enable organizations to scale infrastructure without heavy capital investment. DevOps practices compress software delivery cycles and improve reliability, while AI and Machine Learning are increasingly embedded in product development and data analytics workflows.
Vineet Chaturvedi, Co-Founder of Edureka, commented on the rationale behind the rapid expansion:
“The IT industry is growing at a rapid pace, and businesses are incessantly dependent on different technologies that can drive strategic business decisions. To help bridge this gap between industry needs and talent availability, we focus on constantly introducing certifications that are not only affordable but also relevant for IT professionals. In fact, we launch a new course or an upgrade to an existing course every fortnight; that’s how fast technologies and their applications are evolving. Technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, Azure, Testing, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning are going to be the biggest job creators in the coming years and the right choice for tech professionals.”
— Vineet Chaturvedi, Co-Founder, Edureka
Context: Skills Gaps Driving Online Tech Education
The launch is part of a broader trend in which online education platforms respond to rapidly shifting enterprise technology adoption. Organizations implementing cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and intelligent automation often struggle to hire professionals already trained in those specific toolchains. Instructor-led online programs — particularly those offering structured projects and recognized certifications — have become a practical route for working engineers to upskill without interrupting employment.
The 20 new programs bring Edureka’s total catalog to more than 200 courses at the time of this announcement, covering technologies in active global demand.
Key Takeaways for IT Professionals
- RPA and Automation Testing courses are specifically aimed at software testing professionals seeking career transitions or skill upgrades.
- Azure and Salesforce additions strengthen cloud and CRM coverage in the catalog.
- AWS DevOps courses bridge the gap between DevOps methodology and AWS-specific tooling — a combination increasingly required in job postings.
- All programs are instructor-led and online, making them accessible to professionals in distributed teams or remote locations.
- The course-every-fortnight release cadence is worth noting for engineers who want to track new learning opportunities aligned with emerging technologies.
For the most current course offerings, visit edureka.co directly, as the catalog has continued to evolve since this announcement.