With demand expected to outstrip supply as the pace of electrification accelerates in the domestic mobility sector, education companies are looking to fill potential skills gaps. This is an area that is starting to attract attention from private educators like Byju’s. Byju’s subsidiary Great Learning aims to offer three or four of his courses on electric vehicles over the next few years, adding to its current repertoire of work on disruptive technology. It accounts for half of the current product.
“Automotive is a fragmented sector, with functions such as batteries, electronics, computing and thermal management being reskilled,” said Hari Krishnan Naal, co-founder of Great Learning. I’m here. The EV design began late last year and already has 200 to 300 learners, Niall said.
He added that there will be an increasing focus on data from the automotive sector in the future, showing that historically this has been a business function in this area and not necessarily an engineering or technical function. “Connected systems and battery technology will definitely be our immediate focus, and in the future we will look to integrate more IoT, connected devices and data into the big picture,” he added.
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A recent Pearson report points to data showing how data processing, machine learning and IoT will become top focus areas in India. This is from the “Pearson Skills Outlook: Employee View,” which surveyed 4,000 of his people in four countries (US, UK, India and Brazil) about what skills they prioritized for career development. Part of it.
Ranjita Raman, CEO of Jaro Education, agrees, saying that in this data-driven industry, data analysis skills are essential to extracting insights from massive data sets and making informed decisions. increase. “Problem-solving skills are essential for professionals to creatively tackle complex challenges and come up with innovative solutions,” says Raman. “We focus on high-demand areas such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, cybersecurity and sustainable energy. But technical skills alone are not enough. We are incorporating courses that teach important soft skills such as critical thinking, communication and problem solving,” Raman said, not only in top companies but also in higher positions such as marketing chiefs, directors and deputy directors. Experts are also participating, he added. The general manager and many of those roles were interested in his EV direction, which motivated Jaro to explore the electric vehicle direction.
Entrepreneurs, researchers, product designers, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, IT professionals, quality testers, infrastructure developers, charging station staff, electric cab owners and drivers, EV maintenance mechanics, petrol or diesel Skilled in converting propulsion vehicles to electric vehicles, sales and marketing staff are all projected to create employment opportunities in the EV industry, according to a study conducted by Team Lease’s secondary research team. .
Ed Tech Course: Cruising the EV Way
Clearly, hyper-specialization appears to be a focus area for education companies. For example, Jaro Education collaborates with the Delhi Institute of Technology to offer courses in the Advanced Program in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology. In addition to this, the Pune-based MIT University for World Peace, which is affiliated with UGC, offers a graduate program on “His MTech with the Study of eMobility”. This is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary program.
“Looking at the scope of future education on electric vehicles, we will establish a center of excellence in e-mobility at the university, in addition to our existing state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure with advanced hardware setups and software tools. This will facilitate research, testing and training facilities in the emerging field of EVs,” said Dr. Bharat S. Chaudhary, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MIT University for World Peace. He went on to focus on battery management systems, power converter and motor design, EV telematics, advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles, as well as highlighting fuel cell technology and hydrogen vehicles as future directions. bottom.
Given the growing importance of electric vehicles in the automotive industry and the promotion of more sustainable modes of transportation, Jaro will be adding a module or two related to electric vehicles, so Demand for the course is likely to increase, Raman said. Vehicles are expected to go on sale within the next 6-12 months. The company said its long-term roadmap is subject to change based on industry developments, rather than focusing on the number of modules, it will prioritize the quality of each module and aim to continuously change and improve. I warned you.
SimpliLearn is also working on building application-oriented projects and datasets for the EV industry, which will be incorporated into the company’s programs. Growth in home charging stations, batteries and clean vehicle technology will offer opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) professionals in the future, SimpliLearn said. “To create better context and competencies for applying these skills in the EV space, Simplilearn will add specific EV-focused projects to its programs across data science, machine learning, and other related domains. We are working on that,” said co-founder and chief Kashyap Dalal.Executive Officer, Simple Learn Co., Ltd.
Education companies offer a series of courses like this, but what are the results? Are people joining companies? The results appear to be positive, with companies such as Mercedes, Ford, Jaguar, Bosch, MG Motor, Tata Motors, TCS and Infosys saying they are participating. “The market response to our EV course has been amazing. According to previous batch profiles, the EV course by IIT Delhi was attended by professionals of all ages, with less than 10 years of experience. Experts make up the bulk of the last batch, about 55%, with the remaining 45% made up of personas with 10+ years of work experience,” said Raman.
“Every indicator of demand from customers and industry side shows that this is a big area of upskilling and hiring because, traditionally, all other areas of digital transformation are largely It was for the computing discipline within engineering—mainly computer science and some electronics and information technology,” says Great Learning’s Nair.
Candidates’ career prospects are also positive, with 66% of our students finding a new job or a promotion within their current organization within 12 months of completing the program. This is true for the very large learner base across the courses offered at Great Learning. Current EV Platter (Player) has hired over 2,200 core employees in the last six months, according to Teamlease’s secondary research team. Payroll is for core employees.
Phalgun Kompalli, co-founder of upGrad said: “India’s electric vehicle industry is on the verge of exponential growth. In this evolving landscape, it is important for professionals to have a clear foundation in their area of expertise, understand the market landscape and hone the skills that will enable them to stay ahead of the curve. Some relevant yet niche skill sets in power electronics, electromechanics, and an understanding of different aspects of electric vehicle mobility will help newcomers as well as seasoned professionals gain an edge. , because it is also part of an emerging trend within the industry.”
He added that upGrad, backed by the university’s strong reputation, is in the market evaluation and research stage to design market-ready products for electric vehicles. From a growth perspective, MSDE forecasts that India’s EV industry will create more than 9 million job opportunities by 2030, he added.
By 2030, OEMs are expected to launch more than 20 new EVs, according to research by Teamlease, which will require analysts with not only EV knowledge, but also IoT, AI/ML and EV expertise. , product designers and engineers are likely to be in increasing demand. power terrain. Also, in the near future, the number of jobs in the industry will increase by 42-45%, he said. Overall, companies are optimistic and hopeful about this emerging sector. “This is a very lucrative career outcome space for core engineering departments such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and automotive engineering. says.
This feature was first published in the May 15, 2023 issue of Autocar Professional.
