Training Partner
Partner with NSDC
India’s economic growth is dependent on a workforce equipped for the demands of a modern economy. This begins with the learner, who seeks the training and recognition necessary to secure a better livelihood.
NSDC invites established organisations to partner with us in advancing India's skilling ecosystem through Scheme for Market Led Fee Based Services. Through its mandate of strengthening private-sector participation via public-private partnerships, NSDC collaborates with industry leaders to deliver market-relevant, outcome-driven training that enhances employability.
For your organisation, this is an opportunity to scale your impact, strengthen your brand and help shape the workforce your industry depends on.
Catalysing a Market-Led Skilling Ecosystem Through Purposeful Collaboration
Through this collaboration, we aim to build a sustainable, standardised training ecosystem across high-growth sectors one that brings together for-profit entities, not-for-profit organisations, corporates, start-ups, trusts, societies and foundations as partners, with the option of joint certification for candidates wherever feasible. Every programme delivered under this collaboration is recorded on the designated platform building a verifiable, national record of every learner trained.
We welcome proposals that are robust and outcome-oriented, with a clear focus on industry placement, self-employment, entrepreneurship and upskilling particularly in high-growth sectors, emerging technologies, and areas that reach India's unorganised and underserved workforce.
Why Partner with NSDC?
A partnership with NSDC connects your organisation to the scale, standards and credibility of India’s national skilling ecosystem and to the employers and learners at the heart of it.
What your partnership unlocks?
Beyond recognition and reach, a partnership opens access to a suite of practical enablers -each designed to strengthen your programmes and widen the path to a career for every learner you serve.
- Recognised, portable certification
A system-generated, barcoded co-branded certificate issued for every approved programme- credentials a learner can carry anywhere. - Affordable skill financing
Access to skill loans through NSDC-empanelled Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), so cost never stands between a capable learner and a skill. - A PAN-India training network
Access to NSDC's nationwide network of accredited partner training institutes, including schools and colleges. - Opportunities beyond borders
International placement pathways through NSDC International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NSDC. - Joint marketing and promotion
Co-branded promotion of programmes, batches and events across the digital and electronic media ecosystem. - Direct industry linkages
Apprenticeship and employment partnerships that connect learners straight to jobs. - Academic pathways
Support in designing work-integrated diploma and degree programmes in partnership with Skill Universities. - Standards alignment
Liaison with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to keep your programmes aligned with current industry requirements.
How we move forward together
Because every partnership is ultimately a commitment to learners, we select our collaborators with care. Our multi-stage process ensures that each project we take forward is credible, capable and genuinely impactful.
- Evaluation & Assessment
A system-generated, barcoded co-branded certificate issued for every approved programme- credentials a learner can carry anywhere. - Affordable skill financing
Access to skill loans through NSDC-empanelled Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), so cost never stands between a capable learner and a skill. - A PAN-India training network
Access to NSDC's nationwide network of accredited partner training institutes, including schools and colleges. - Opportunities beyond borders
International placement pathways through NSDC International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NSDC. - Joint marketing and promotion
Co-branded promotion of programmes, batches and events across the digital and electronic media ecosystem. - Direct industry linkages
Apprenticeship and employment partnerships that connect learners straight to jobs. - Academic pathways
Support in designing work-integrated diploma and degree programmes in partnership with Skill Universities. - Standards alignment
Liaison with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to keep your programmes aligned with current industry requirements.
Quality Assurance
Our comprehensive quality assurance framework spans the entire skill development ecosystem, driving measurable improvements through evidence-based approaches.
The Quality Assurance serves as the cornerstone of excellence within the National Skill Development ecosystem, implementing a comprehensive framework that ensures all programs meet rigorous quality standards. Our division integrates specialized sub-divisions: Standards, Accreditation and Affiliation, and Monitoring Evaluation & Learning to create a holistic quality management system.
Through our Standards sub-division, we facilitate collaboration between government, academia, and industry to develop and implement NSQF-aligned competency frameworks that serve as the foundation for quality training delivery. These standards establish a common skills language that enhances labour market efficiency and ensures training relevance.
Our quality assurance interventions drive measurable improvements in training outcomes by implementing evidence-based approaches to program design, delivery, and evaluation. We maintain a balance between compliance and innovation, establishing clear benchmarks while encouraging continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging industry needs.
A comprehensive quality management system that covers the entire training lifecycle from standards development to outcome assessment.
Multi-layered monitoring and verification systems that ensure integrity and compliance throughout program implementation.
Continuous collaboration with industry leaders ensures training standards remain relevant to current and emerging workplace requirements.
Advanced analytics provide actionable intelligence for continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.
Consistent assessment criteria ensure fair and reliable evaluation of training centers, trainers, and learning outcomes.
International harmonization efforts ensure Indian skill standards align with global best practices and industry requirements.
Become A Partner
Partnering with NSDC:
Partnering with NSDC Academy offers a range of strategic and impactful benefits for organizations across sectors. As a leading platform under the National Skill Development Corporation, NSDC Academy enables partners to contribute to and benefit from a national mission focused on skill development, employability, and workforce transformation. Through this collaboration, partners gain access to a wide learner base, cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and a robust ecosystem that integrates academia, industry, and government. The parter can co-create and deliver industry-aligned, credit-linked programs that are embedded into formal education, thereby enhancing the relevance of their offerings and expanding their reach. By aligning with NSDC Academy, partners position themselves at the forefront of India’s skill economy, contributing to inclusive development while unlocking significant social and economic value.
Application Process
Step 1: Document and Proposal Evaluation Fees Collection (Day 0)
Collection of following documents from the applicant:
• Constitutional documents (e.g., MOA, AOA, and Incorporation Certificate).
• Registration documents (e.g., Aadhaar Card / PAN of the directors, PAN/GST certificate of company,
Startup India etc.).
• Collection of proposal evaluation fees.
• PAN Card of the entity.
• Course Curriculum for Proposed Courses.
• Business Plan for the Next 3 Years
• Entity Deck
• Placement tie-ups
• Audited financial statements for the last 3 years.
• Business premises documents:
▪ Rental agreement, lease deed, etc., if rented.
▪ Registration papers/tax receipts, etc., if owned.
Step 2: Documents Review and Verification (Day 2 to Day 4)
• Checking up and evaluation of the above-mentioned documents.
• Analysis of the Programs proposed by the applicant.
• Strategic Alignment discussion under the partnership.
• Virtual Inspection of the training centers proposed by the applicant.
Step 3: Preparation of Term Sheet (Day 5 to Day 6)
• Preparation of term sheet based on the evaluation outcomes.
• Commercial negotiation and Finalization of key terms of partnership.
• Obtaining internal approval.
Step 4: Post-Approval Actions (Day 7 to Day 8)
• Sharing the Term Sheet with applicant (Applicant generally share the term-sheet in one day).
• Payment of Year 1 Partnership Affiliation Fee.
Step-5: Agreement (Day 9 to Day 12)
• Request is raised with the Legal team to provide the NFA number and stamp duty number.
• Once the stamp duty and NFA number are received, the agreement is sent for zoho sign from senior
management. After the agreement is signed, it is shared with the applicant for their signature.
Step 6: Onboarding as NSDC Partner (Day 13 to Day 14)
• After the agreement is signed, the partner is connected to the operations team who onboard the partner
on Skill India Digital Hub.
• Once the onboarding procedure is completed, the partner receives the Certificate of Partnership.
Become A Partner
Process
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Due Diligence
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Become A Partner
Process
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Due Diligence
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Become A Partner
Process
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Due Diligence
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Become A Partner
Process
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Due Diligence
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Become A Partner
Process
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
Due Diligence
- Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry. - Industrial Automation
This curriculum is designed to transform you into an Industrial Automation Specialist through six specialized courses covering the most in-demand skills in the industry.
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