IT giant Cognizant announced plans to build a 14-acre “immersive learning center” at its Siruseri campus in Chennai. The facility will train 100,000 individuals annually in advanced AI technologies. The company expects to complete the center on its 50-acre campus within three years.
“Designed to train 100,000 individuals annually, the center will feature 14,000 seats, smart classrooms, incubator hubs, client experience spaces, design thinking centers, along with residential accommodations and wellbeing facilities,” according to a release.
The Siruseri learning center will operate as part of a hub-and-spoke model, supporting additional learning centers developed in phases across Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi, and Coimbatore campuses. It will enhance Cognizant’s learning and development ecosystem by combining infrastructure with immersive learning experiences, advanced AI training, executive leadership programs, and consulting initiatives.
“The capabilities to excel in an AI-driven world will differentiate the leaders from the followers,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant.
Serving as the main training hub for Cognizant’s school graduate program in India, the center will also host intensive boot camps for fresh graduates. Furthermore, it will act as a collaborative space for technology partners, academia, clients, and communities to engage in innovative research and learning programs and contribute to advancements in the industry.
“These centers have been designed to support the future of work, promote agility, collaboration, and innovation, and provide a best-in-class employee experience. Cognizant continues to partner with leading global organizations, transforming business processes, boosting productivity, and creating new value through AI and GenAI-powered solutions,” the release said.
Since 2024, Cognizant has launched new delivery centers in Bhubaneswar and Indore and plans to open a tech fin center in GIFT City, Gujarat, later this year. The company has also revamped nearly one million square feet at its Hyderabad delivery center and upgraded its 3-acre facility in Kolkata.
The company has intensified its focus on developing GenAI skills.
“In 2024, Cognizant empowered 277,000 associates through its learning ecosystem, with 168,000 completing a GenAI course. To date, 220,000 associates have been upskilled in GenAI,” the release said.
Cognizant employs a global workforce of 336,800, with more than 70% based in India. The company has a significant presence in several cities, including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
