Accenture has purchased deep tech education provider TalentSprint from NSE Academy for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, made public on April 23, intends to improve the LearnVantage platform by adding university certification and bootcamp offerings in high-demand technologies.

With this acquisition, around 210 professionals from TalentSprint will be assimilated into Accenture LearnVantage, a platform serving the needs of enterprises and government for skilled technology personnel.

“The acquisition will bolster Accenture LearnVantage to drive growth through key university certifications and high-impact bootcamps,” the company said in a release.

TalentSprint’s Offerings and Partnerships
Founded in 2009, TalentSprint partners with academic leaders like IITs, IIMs and IIITs and top technology companies to provide relevant industry learning. These include:
Bootcamps
Certifications
E-degrees

Their curriculums emphasizes on rising technolgies and management areas of:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Chip Design and Semiconductors
Digital Transformation
Sustainability and Leadership

These programs are tailored for learners across different stages of their careers so they can master skills in disruptive technologies.

Strategic Fit for Accenture
Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage, said the acquistion would address the ever-rising client needs regarding upskilling in critical technology areas.

“TalentSprint enhances our capacity to assist clients’ workforces in acquiring technology skills required for transformational value creation,” he said.

Saurabh Kumar Sahu, Accenture’s India Business Lead, noted the rapid change in the demand for niche technology skills as Indian businesses and Global Capability Centers transform into R&D and innovation hubs.

This follows other strategic educational investments, such as Udacity and Award Solutions, and supports Accenture’s investment in LearnVantage, adding to the $1 billion announced earlier in 2024.

NSE’s Strategic Realignment

Discussing the divestment, Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE, remarked that this decision is in line with their focus on the core business areas of NSE.

“This acquisition is a testament to the exceptional quality and potential of the business that NSE has built over the years,” Chauhan further remarked.

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