Inaugration of Advanced IT Skills Training Program organised under the IBM SkillsBuild in association with ICT Academy at the Uttaranchal School of Computing Sciences, Uttaranchal University, on 2nd February 2026. This program is designed for the final-year students aiming to equip students with industry-relevant cloud computing skills by providing hands-on exposure to modern cloud technologies and tools aligned with IBM standards, thereby enhancing their technical competence and employability in the IT sector. The trainer for the program is Mohd. Asim, Manager- IT Consultant & Trainer, ICT Academy. The inaugural ceremony was honored by the presence of Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Dharam Buddhi, Vice-Chancellor Uttaranchal University, Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Sharma, Director USCS, Mr. Aditya, Senior Manager ICT, Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Dev Sharma, HoD. Prof. Sonal Sharma emphasized that the program will provide students with industry-oriented knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud technologies, and encouraged all participants to make the best use of this opportunity to enhance their skills and future career prospects.
Prof. Dharam Buddhi, Vice Chancellor appreciated the initiative taken by the Centre of Excellence in collaboration with ICT Academy to organize the IBM Advanced IT Skills Training – Cloud Computing program. He stated that such industry-linked training programs are essential for preparing students to meet current technological challenges. He encouraged students to actively participate and utilize this opportunity to strengthen their technical skills and employability. This training program will enhance students’ understanding of cloud computing concepts through industry-oriented training and hands-on practice. It will also improve their technical skills and readiness for careers in cloud and related IT domains. The inauguration ceremony was smoothly coordinated by Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary with the support of Ms. Manisha Saini and Ms. Manisha Khanduja, concluding with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Ms. Divya Rawat.

