UK-based Pearson has announced the partnership with Apollo MedSkills, the educational arm of Apollo Hospitals, to develop effective skilling programmes and training solutions for strengthening the healthcare sector in India and globally.

As part of the collaboration, both companies aim to enhance access to quality healthcare education and upskill around 15,000 healthcare workers in the country.

The partnership is initially signed for two years with the aim of long-term partnership. Wherein Pearson will provide Apollo Med skills training centres with up-to-date digital content, technical and vocational programmes, qualifications, and certification (including BTEC content, qualifications, and resources) to support Apollo Med Skills, Apollo knowledge, and wider Apollo Hospitals group.

The objective of this partnership is the development and enhancement of various aspects for group education, training, continuing medical education, workforce development and sustainable talent retention in India and globally.