Cognizant has trained 400,000 individuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its mission to upskill 1 million people by 2026, CEO Ravi Kumar S. announced at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2025 in Mumbai on February 24.
“This initiative blends internal capability building—what we call ‘eating our own dog food’—with client enablement and broader community impact,” Kumar stated.
Central to this effort is Cognizant’s Synapse initiative, designed to equip employees with expertise in advanced technologies like Generative AI. Collaborating with governments, academic institutions, and industry partners, the company aims to train over a million individuals.
Internally, Cognizant has already trained 30,000 employees in AI, with another 40,000 currently undergoing training. The company closed 2024 with a workforce of approximately 336,800.
Explore 2000 Jobs at Cognizant in India
Cognizant India is currently hiring for nearly 2,000 open positions, as per its LinkedIn profile. The company is recruiting talent across HR, Finance, Marketing, and Technology roles in multiple locations across the country.
Some of the key positions include:
- Senior Process Executive – Overseeing and optimizing business processes.
- Program Manager – Leading large-scale projects and ensuring seamless execution.
- Online Specialist – Managing digital operations and online initiatives.
- Workday Finance – Supporting financial operations and Workday system implementation.
- Research & Content Development – Creating and curating high-quality industry insights.
Cognizant is actively expanding its workforce to strengthen its capabilities in emerging technologies and business services. The hiring push aligns with its broader growth strategy, emphasizing digital transformation, AI adoption, and operational excellence.
Candidates interested in exploring these opportunities can visit Cognizant’s LinkedIn profile for more details and application processes. The company is looking for professionals with diverse skill sets and experience levels, making it a great opportunity for job seekers across industries.
Cognizant’s Growth in Recent Years
Reflecting on his two-year tenure as CEO, Ravi Kumar S. stated that Cognizant has moved beyond the stabilization phase and is now demonstrating organic and sequential growth. Under his leadership, the company is prioritizing three key AI-driven opportunities:
- AI-assisted code development
- AI integration in enterprise solutions
- AI-powered service expansion through AI agents
Doubling Down on AI Innovation
CEO Kumar aims to scale AI-assisted code development, increasing its current 20% adoption rate. The second major focus is AI integration and customization, embedding AI into enterprises to address niche challenges like data and cloud modernization. Cognizant is already executing 1,200 AI integration projects.
Additionally, the company is investing in AI agents tailored for emerging industries. Kumar highlighted plans to develop AI-powered solutions for digital healthcare, including AI-driven drug development and digital nursing. These initiatives reinforce Cognizant’s commitment to AI-driven transformation across sectors.
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