Collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs
and SMEs with the skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic
business landscape
OXFORD,
England and BENGALURU, India, Jan. 28,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY)
(NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting, and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, one of Europe's leading entrepreneurial
business schools, today announced the launch of the 'Springboard
StartSmart: Foundations for Entrepreneurs' course. Leveraging
Infosys Springboard, the free digital learning and reskilling
platform, the course is aimed at new entrepreneurs and small and
medium enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration aims to empower
entrepreneurs and SMEs with the skills and knowledge needed to
thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.
Through this collaboration, Oxford Saïd's accredited courses
will be tailored to the specific needs of young entrepreneurs
empowering them at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey,
from early-stage founders to those considering starting their own
businesses. The course will aim to democratize the overall learning
process and equip learners with the knowledge and tools required to
embrace digital transformation, apply fundamental business
concepts, and leverage the potential of emerging technologies,
including AI tools.
Manos Kapterian, Chief Operating Officer at Oxford Saïd,
said, "While the UK fosters a strong culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship, nearly 60 percent of small British businesses and
start-ups face failure within the first three years. Providing
access to the right tools and mentorship are vital ingredients to
the success of these start-ups. We are pleased to form this
collaboration with Infosys, bringing our world-class business
education to even more aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs, helping
them to have a positive impact in their communities."
Thirumala Arohi, EVP and Head - Education, Training, and
Assessment, Infosys, said, "We are committed to harnessing the
collective strength of our technology and people to transform the
communities we work in. By bridging the digital divide through
world-class digital learning opportunities, we aim to create a more
equitable society and nurture a new generation of business leaders.
Our collaboration with Oxford Saïd Business School and our digital
learning platform, Springboard, provide the tools to achieve this
goal. In the UK, one of the most entrepreneurial countries
globally, this course has the potential to equip entrepreneurs with
the right tools, enabling them to thrive in the ever-evolving
business landscape while solving important global challenges."
Infosys' joint efforts with Oxford Saïd build on Infosys'
successful collaborations with local councils across the UK to
provide access to learners with vital digital skills and resources.
Since the launch of the initiatives in 2021 over 50,000 registered
users are actively benefiting from over 10,000 courses offered
through the Infosys Springboard platform.
About Saïd Business School
Saïd Business School at the University of
Oxford is a vibrant and innovative business school, embedded
within a 900-year-old world leading university. We create
programmes and ideas that have global impact and reach. We educate
leaders, change makers and innovators across every industry and
sector. Our groundbreaking research and exceptional teaching
transforms individuals, who transform businesses, which transforms
the world. We create ïmpact from within. www.sbs.ox.ac.uk
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human
potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses
and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to
navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of
experience in managing the systems and workings of global
enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their
digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with
an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale
and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through
the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our
innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a
well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where
diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE:
INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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