Traincote and BCAS Campus partner up to enhance education amidst growing industry demands

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Trainocate and BCAS Campus have joined forces in a significant partnership aimed at revolutionising education and addressing brain drain in Sri Lanka.

With a focus on enhancing professional development and integrating Microsoft Fundamental Programs into the university curriculum, this collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

Trainocate, a leader in corporate up skilling with expertise in various global vendor programs, recognised the need for IT professionals who can meet industry demands. Partnering with BCAS Campus, they’ve prioritised the integration of Microsoft Fundamental Programs, a move applauded by BCAS Campus for its potential to reshape learning and meet evolving industry needs.

To mark this partnership, a press conference was held on 14 March unveiling innovative programs resulting from the collaboration, notably the integration of Microsoft Fundamental Programs into the curriculum.

BCAS Campus Chief Operating Officer Rajitha Ranaweera commended this strategic initiative for its potential to significantly reshape learning paradigms and effectively address the dynamic demands of the evolving industry. He highlighted the benefits BCAS students will gain through this partnership, including access to technical skills and certifications, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.

As a result of this partnership, BCAS Campus will incorporate Microsoft Fundamental courses into its curriculum, including Azure Fundamentals, Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals,

Fundamentals of AI, and Biz Apps, ensuring students graduate with both academic qualifications and professional certifications.

Trainocate SEANM and MEA Managing Director Zafarullah Hashim emphasised the significance of this integration in bridging the industry-academia gap and combating brain drain, highlighting the initiative’s aim to equip students with cutting-edge skills and certifications to make them industry-ready upon graduation.

Both Trainocate and BCAS Campus are committed to nurturing local talent and providing students with the tools to succeed globally, reflecting a shared vision for a brighter future for Sri Lanka.