Simplilearn, a technology training company that helps clients “Nerd up,” is now operating in Raleigh. And the company is planning to add some 40 additional jobs, its CEO says.
Simplilearn, which says it has trained more than 500,000 people, will use the Raleigh office as its East Coast hub..
Cisco, Apple and Samsung are listed as Simplilearn customers at its website. The firm says it has 2,000 trainers, offers more than 400 courses and has received more than 40 global accreditations.
The Triangle is now home to operations by at least three India-based firms, including HCL and Infosys.
Krishna Kumar, the CEO and founder, also says he places emphasis on diversity in its workforce.
“The current number of employees at Simplilearn’s Raleigh office is 14, and women drive 70 percent of the head count,” he says.
The hiring sign also is out.
“Yes,” he said when asked if jobs are available.
“[W]e aim to increase the headcount to 50 over the next three years, with talent and expertise across enterprise sales, partnerships, customer relationship and operations.”
Kumar started the company as a blog in 2009.
The site lead is Prashant Parmar, who is head of U.S Enterprise Business, Kumar noted.
Simplilearn formally announced the opening of the Raleigh office on Monday. It’s the company’s third, including one in Bangalore and another in Silicon Valley where the company made an acquisition in 2015 of Market Motive.
The company describes itself as “the world’s largest professional certifications company [and] an Onalytica Top 20 brand, our 400+ courses have helped 500,000+ professionals advance their careers.”
Sumplilearn chose Raleigh over several other U.S. cities for the expansion.
“Research Triangle has been the hub for innovation, technology, and educational excellence,” Kumar said in the announcement.
“Our Raleigh location presents a great opportunity to partner with local enterprises and universities as we help them prepare their employees and students to enter the digital workforce. We intend to increase awareness on the need for upskilling for the 21st century and also become active members of the local business community in Raleigh. That, combined with North Carolina’s impressive talent pool, makes it a promising location for us to invest in.”
