Pegasystems and SmartBridge Launch Program to Build AI & Automation Talent

 

 

Pegasystems Inc. has partnered with SmartBridge Educational Services Pvt. Ltd., a Hyderabad-based talent accelerator, to train students in AI, low-code development, and digital automation. The goal is to equip students in India, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East with the skills needed for high-demand tech jobs.

Through Pega’s University Academic Program (UAP), this partnership will provide over 200 hours of training, including 90 hours of credit courses and 120 hours of global certification programs. Students will have the opportunity to earn globally recognized certifications like Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA), Senior System Architect (PCSSA), and Business Architect (PCBA).

The training will be delivered in a blended learning format, combining mentor-led sessions, mock interviews, hands-on projects, and App Studio-based exercises. Pega will also offer discounted certification vouchers and world-class training resources, making the program more accessible.

“This partnership is about moving from intent to impact at scale,” said Deepak Visweswaraiah, Senior VP and MD at Pegasystems India. 

 

This initiative will target top universities and engineering colleges across India, with plans to expand to APAC and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to bridge the digital skills gap, ensuring graduates are job-ready from day one and helping companies onboard talent with minimal training time.

 

Amarendar Katkam, CEO of SmartBridge, added, “This collaboration will enable thousands of students to graduate with globally recognized skills.”

By aligning academic programs with real-world enterprise needs, this initiative enhances employability, strengthens university programs, and creates a steady pipeline of skilled digital talent for the global tech industry.