The Skillians aims to crack the edtech code by reskilling and upskilling college students

Introduction

In a rapidly evolving job market, acquiring the right skills is paramount to success.
Recognizing this, Delhi-based startup Skillians Academy has positioned itself as a
game-changer in the edtech space. By focusing on reskilling and upskilling college
students and working professionals, Skillians is bridging the gap between traditional
education and the demands of the tech industry.

The genesis of Skillians

The idea for Skillians Academy was born out of a significant challenge faced by
Chaitanya Sharma, the youngest Vice President at a Stealth Startup. While navigating
the complexities of hiring tech talent, Chaitanya discovered that many college students
were struggling to secure jobs due to a lack of appropriate skills. As a business and
tech enthusiast, this realization was a turning point for Chaitanya. He understood that
the education system required a drastic shift to meet the needs of the modern
workforce.

Driven by this vision, Chaitanya, along with his batchmates from NMIMS Mumbai,
founded Skillians in 2021 in the Delhi-NCR region. The startup began as an offline
teaching center with a focus on coding education, funded by a Rs 5 crore investment
from HNIs through their hedge fund. However, they quickly recognized the limitations of
the offline model and the challenges it posed in maintaining the quality and scalability of
their services.

Transition to an online platform

To overcome these challenges, Skillians transitioned to a fully online platform. This shift
allowed them to deliver quality education with consistency and reach a broader
audience. “Our motive has been to deliver quality education with consistency, which is
why we transitioned from an offline to an online platform,” says Chaitanya. The platform
now offers 100% live programs, 24/7 doubt-solving assistance by teaching assistants,
and a practice platform called Judge0, providing students with a classroom-like
experience from the comfort of their homes.

Course offerings

Skillians is primarily focused on college students who are eager to learn new
programming skills or enhance their existing skill set and who want to specialize in Data
science , artificial intelligence and Full Stack Development.The platform’s offerings are
designed with coding at the core of the curriculum. One of the key differentiators of
Skillians is its use of MAANG (Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) alumni to deliver
hyper-understandable lectures from scratch. This hands-on approach by doing projects
via programming ensures that students gain practical experience and are well-prepared
for the industry.

The coding courses offered by Skillians are personalized and designed to meet industry
standards. The platform also provides various support features, such as the ability to
audio call, video call, and screen share or chat with teaching assistants, ensuring that
students receive the help they need to succeed.

Community and placement support

In addition to its educational offerings, Skillians placement cell fosters a strong
community through Discord groups where students can interact with mentors and
batchmates. These groups provide a platform for solving problems, discussing projects,
and learning new coding techniques. The startup also places a significant emphasis on
placements, boasting a pool of multinational companies like Facebook, Google, Netflix,
Amdocs, Deloitte, Persistent Systems, Amazon, and Shuttl, among others.
“Our placement cell has a pool of multinational companies,” says Chaitanya. The
success of Skillians is evident in its growing community, with over 4,000 students and
1,500 alumni who have secured positions in top tech companies. The startup also
employs over 150 individuals, including 40+ teaching assistants, dedicated to helping
students achieve their career goals.

Conclusion

Skillians Academy is more than just an edtech platform; it is a movement aimed at
transforming the way tech education is delivered. By focusing on practical, hands-on
coding education and leveraging the expertise of industry professionals, Skillians is
equipping the next generation of tech talent with the skills they need to thrive in a
competitive job market.