Company Background

Ramakrishnan College of Technology (KRCT) is a leading engineering institution in Tamil Nadu, known for its emphasis on industry-aligned technical education. With an increasing need to improve student outcomes and placement readiness, KRCT sought a modern, scalable, and hands-on learning ecosystem that could support students from their first year through their final year.

Objective

KRCT aimed to transition to a more impactful and measurable skilling model by focusing on:

  • Delivering in-demand tech skills through practical, project-based learning.
  • Improving student and parent satisfaction with hands-on, industry-recognized training.
  • Enhancing placement outcomes with job-ready, real-world competencies.
  • Offering a cost-effective, high-impact alternative to a previous vendor that delivered limited results.

Simplilearn’s Solution

KRCT adopted Simplilearn Learning Hub+, a live learning library, and rolled out a structured, outcomes-driven skilling initiative:

  • All Access Pass enables foundational courses and advanced role-based programs such as Data Science, Applied Generative AI, and Java Full Stack.
  • Live session subscription library and expert-led training for continuous learning support.
  • Industry-recognized certification programs with 2,500+ projects and hands-on labs.
  • Career readiness ecosystem, proctored assessments, coding evaluations, scenario-based problem solving, and AI mock interviews (Job/Role/Skills-based).
  • Smooth integration aligned with KRCT’s academic calendar, ensuring maximum adoption.

Learning Outcomes

  • 130 learners onboarded in 2024, expanding to 900+ learners by 2025.
  • 40,000+ live class hours accessed through the training ecosystem.
  • 550+ certifications unlocked, validating skill adoption across multiple years.
  • Net Promoter Score (NPS): 86, indicating exceptional satisfaction among learners.
  • 2,500+ projects completed, enabling strong application-based learning.

Conclusion

Simplilearn Learning Hub+ played a central role in enabling KRCT’s large-scale digital skilling initiative. The unified learning ecosystem allowed students to access live expert-led classes, on-demand modules, hands-on labs, and role-based programs through a single platform. With advanced analytics dashboards, faculty and administrators could easily track learner progress, certification achievements, and engagement patterns in real time. The platform’s structured pathways, integrated assessments, and AI-driven mock interviews helped students build practical skills and confidence, while the seamless onboarding and continuous support ensured strong adoption from first-year to final-year cohorts. This holistic environment allowed KRCT to deliver consistent, measurable outcomes at scale, ultimately strengthening academic value and placement readiness across the institution.

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