ONDC Collaborates with NSE Academy to Launch ‘ONDC Academy

• ByStartupStory     |    July 22, 2023

The Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) has collaborated with NSE Academy Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, to launch the ONDC Academy. The Academy will offer interactive videos and learning materials related to digital commerce in several Indian languages. The certification programme, developed in collaboration with NSE Academy, aims to validate participants’ understanding of network operations and provide comprehensive guidance for all participants in the digital commerce ecosystem.

T Koshy, MD, and CEO of ONDC stated, “With ONDC Academy, we aim to empower every participant of Democratic Digital Commerce – from individuals to small businesses to established brands – as they become equipped with the various nuances of making the most of digital commerce. The learning modules will cater to various roles within ONDC Network, cutting across domains, and will be available in multiple languages for improved accessibility.”

ONDC Academy aims to create a level playing field for sellers, enablers, and participants by offering curated, certified learning to enhance their effectiveness and maximize opportunities in the ecommerce landscape. The Academy’s transformative impact lies in its capacity to empower millions of small traders, enabling comprehensive learning and seamless integration into ecommerce practices.

Abhilash Misra, CEO of NSE Academy, expressed, “We are proud and honored to collaborate with ONDC to power ONDC Academy and contribute towards its aim of scaling up its network and creating a large pool of certified network participants for a successful ecommerce journey.” NSE Academy will provide the technology and certification platform to train and empower participants, vendors, service enablers, and others on various processes, practices, and aspects of onboarding and success through the ONDC network.

ONDC Academy will cater to various roles within the ONDC Network, including sellers and seller network participants, enabling them to effectively manage their ecommerce operations. The programmes will be available in multiple Indian languages, making the content accessible to a wide range of participants.

Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, commended the Academy’s potential to catalyze the growth of ecommerce in India. “By equipping these traders with essential knowledge, the Academy serves as a gateway for them to capitalize on the burgeoning digital commerce landscape, contributing to overall economic growth,” he added.

ONDC Academy’s launch represents a significant step towards empowering participants of Democratic Digital Commerce and fostering growth and inclusivity in India’s dynamic ecommerce ecosystem.

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