Vantage Knowledge Academy, a leading professional education company, has tied up with Cyber Skillsphere, a firm specialised in cyber security, digital forensics and artificial intelligence.
The initiative aims to build a future-ready global workforce of cyber security professionals through applied, certification-based learning designed to secure the digital world.
This collaboration will give rise to a structured multi-level certification program in cyber security auditing and assurance, designed to meet the growing need for industry-ready professionals in both the public and private sectors.
The initiative will be governed by an independent not-for-profit professional jointly managed by both entities. The body will act as the apex certification and standards authority and oversee the development of a skilled, certified cyber security workforce and independent professionals across India and globally.
The certification program will address the real-world demands of governance, risk-based, compliance, technical and operational audits — empowering learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to emerge as employable professionals and independent auditors, ready to handle complex digital challenges across industries.
Under the MoU, Vantage Knowledge Academy will manage digital infrastructure, student onboarding, nationwide outreach, certification and academic delivery through its proprietary LMS platform.
It will also establish cyber security professional chapters and organise industry events across India.
While Cyber Skillsphere will lead program design, training execution by domain experts and industry collaborations to ensure practical exposure, internships and placement opportunities.
Cyber Skillsphere’s founding team brings a rich legacy of training over 5 lakh professionals globally in cyber security and digital forensics, having worked with national and international PSUs, crime and defence agencies, major banks, and global technology firms.
The first set of programs under this partnership will be announced shortly.
Vantage Knowledge Academy, which specialises in Finance, Law, Accounts, and IT, offers professional, short-term certification, and degree programs that are aligned with international benchmarks and tailored for immediate employability.