Altium and AWS connect to equip Indian students with skills in electronics design and cloud computing
Altium, a provider of software solutions for the electronics industry, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited to introduce a new curriculum aimed at equipping students with skills in electronics design and cloud technology.
The initiative is part of AWS’s Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in India, which brings together industry and education stakeholders to address workforce skills gaps.
New curriculum integrating electronics and cloud computing
The team up will incorporate Altium’s expertise in electronics design with AWS’s cloud training modules. The curriculum will be accessible through Altium Education and will provide hands-on training in areas relevant to the technology industry. Topics covered will include foundational cloud concepts, networking, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Students will engage with four AWS training modules as part of the program:
AWS cloud practitioner essentials - fundamentals of cloud technology
AWS technical essentials - core cloud concepts, including networking, databases, and storage
Amazon AppStream 2.0 primer - AWS’s application streaming technology
IoT fundamentals - training in smart technology and connected devices
The program will be implemented in engineering institutions across India, with Altium already partnering with 104 institutions, including Chandigarh University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, IIT Bhubaneshwar, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
Rea Callender, Vice President of Altium Education, said:
“This collaboration goes beyond education; it’s about equipping a generation with skills that directly translate into industry impact. By combining Altium’s hands-on electronics courses with industry-leading cloud curriculum from AWS, we’re providing students with the tools to become tomorrow’s tech leaders and innovators.”
Training for educators
As part of the initiative, Altium will also provide training for faculty members to help them integrate electronics and cloud technology concepts into their coursework. The program includes workshops and certification courses focused on Altium Designer, Altium 365, and AWS cloud services. With over 300 students joining Altium’s training programs each week, the faculty training aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals in India’s growing electronics sector.
Beyond coursework, Altium and AWS will organize applied learning initiatives such as co-hosted workshops and industry challenges to give students practical experience. Graduates of the program will also have access to career pathways with industry partners.
Pankaj Gupta, Leader – Public Sector at AWS India Private Limited, said:
“The government of India has a top priority to transform India’s capabilities as a global manufacturing and electronics hub and is focused on driving innovation and upskilling the talent pool in this regard. AWS and Altium are coming together to support this vision by helping students develop fundamental skills in cloud computing and electronics design and building a skilled talent pool for the industry.”
