Accenture has unveiled a global Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Academy under its Accenture LearnVantage initiative which is aimed at equipping enterprises within the automotive sector with specialised skills for the emerging digital mobility market. As the automotive industry transitions towards software-driven, service-focused vehicles, this market is projected to reach a staggering $3.5 trillion by 2040, contributing to 40% of global automotive revenues.
Leveraging Accenture’s extensive experience in the automotive industry, the SDV Academy has been crafted by industrial automation experts in collaboration with key ecosystem partners. Participants will also benefit from expert coaching in critical SDV domains and industry standards such as AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture (AUTOSAR) and Functional Safety. With AI-enabled, hyper-personalised learning paths, the academy ensures a tailored educational experience, equipping participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Kishore Durg, the global lead of Accenture LearnVantage, stated 'Indian automakers must continuously reinvent their R&D and manufacturing processes while equipping their workforce with cutting-edge technological skills. Our SDV Academy is designed to empower them to stay ahead in this fast-paced and competitive environment.'
Key features of the SDV Academy include an immersive, eight-week instructor-led training program that combines both online and offline learning, with hands-on assignments on the latest technology stacks. The modular structure of the program covers the entire SDV landscape, from hardware to software, ensuring participants gain digital fluency across critical vehicle domains such as infotainment, automated driving technologies, advanced driver assistance systems (AD/ADAS), connectivity, and electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture.
Additionally, the academy offers state-of-the-art labs and infrastructure, enabling learners to engage in scenario-based experiences. The industry-relevant curriculum places strong emphasis on automotive-specific frameworks, standards, and compliances, including AUTOSAR, Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination (ASPICE), Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity. The program also includes practical tech-stack research projects with a robust evaluation framework, ensuring that participants are job-ready upon completion.
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