India, 9th October 2025 — edForce, India’s leading Workforce Upskilling Accelerator, today announced a strategic partnership with EXIN, a global authority in IT service management, Security, Agile, DevOps, AI, and emerging technology certifications. This partnership marks a significant step in accelerating India’s skilling agenda and supporting enterprises in building future-ready workforces.
According to NASSCOM, India’s tech industry will require over 3.5 million digitally skilled professionals by 2026, with massive demand in cybersecurity, Agile, and DevOps. A recent McKinsey study shows that companies investing in workforce reskilling see 30–40% higher productivity and retention rates. With 75% of Indian enterprises accelerating digital transformation post-COVID, certified skills in service management, security, and agile delivery are now mission-critical.
The edForce–EXIN partnership will bridge this gap by providing globally recognized certifications to Indian enterprises, ensuring alignment with international standards while addressing local industry needs.
Key highlights of the partnership include: EXIN-accredited training and certifications across ITSM, Cybersecurity, Agile, DevOps, and Digital Transformation, Enterprise-scale delivery with edForce’s AI-driven learning platform and CloudLabs, ensuring hands-on, job-ready skills, Localized impact by making global best practices accessible to professionals across Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 cities in India, Stronger market competitiveness for Indian enterprises adopting digital-first strategies
India represents a vibrant and rapidly growing market for digital skills. Our partnership with edForce reflects a shared vision to empower organizations and professionals with certifications that not only validate expertise but also inspire transformation and long-term business success, said Wouter Knigge, the CEO of EXIN.
Ravi Kaklasaria, Co-Founder & CEO of edForce, said: “This partnership with EXIN strengthens our commitment to Workforce Upskilling Accelerated. By bringing globally trusted certifications to India at enterprise scale, we are equipping professionals not just to participate in digital transformation, but to lead it.”
About EXIN: EXIN is a global independent certification body focusing on IT service management, information security, Agile, DevOps, AI and digital transformation. With a presence in over 165 countries, EXIN has certified more than 3 million professionals worldwide.
About edForce: edForce is a Bengaluru-based Workforce Upskilling Accelerator, trusted by 500+ enterprises including Infosys, Walmart, Siemens, Accenture, and Capgemini. With 1,600+ courses, 1,100+ certifications, 2,700+ trainers, and 30,000+ professionals trained annually, edForce delivers large-scale upskilling across India, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
