NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to skill one crore young Indians in Artificial Intelligence over the next year has placed technology education and workforce readiness at the centre of India’s digital growth agenda. Supporting this vision, PyNet Labs is expanding access to practical technology education through free CCNA training , while continuing to build skills across networking, automation, AI and Data Center technologies.
The initiative reflects PyNet Labs broader commitment to supporting India’s future technology workforce by helping young people develop the infrastructure and networking skills that will be required alongside emerging AI capabilities.
Prime Minister Modi’s Independence Day announcement comes at a time when India is rapidly strengthening its position as a global technology hub. The Government of India has also identified AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, robotics and other emerging technologies as key areas for future-skills development under Skill India initiatives.
For PyNet Labs, the announcement represents an opportunity for the private training ecosystem to contribute directly to this national skilling vision.
PyNet Labs Supports the National AI Skilling Vision
AI is expected to transform how businesses are operating, but AI adoption also depends on a strong technology foundation. Networks, servers, cloud platforms, cybersecurity infrastructure and data centres form the backbone through which AI applications are developed, deployed and accessed.
Recognising this interconnected ecosystem, PyNet Labs is supporting the country’s technology-skilling momentum by making CCNA learning accessible through its free CCNA training initiative. The programme enables aspiring IT professionals to build foundational knowledge in networking without having to make an initial investment in paid training.
The initiative is particularly relevant for students, graduates, career changers and aspiring IT professionals who want to enter the technology sector but may face financial barriers to professional training.
“India’s AI ambitions require a workforce that understands not only AI but also the infrastructure that enables it. At PyNet Labs, we want to contribute to this national vision by making foundational technology education more accessible and helping young professionals develop practical, industry-relevant skills,” said Deepanshu Budhija (Co-Founder and CEO), PyNet Labs.
Expanding Access Through Digital Learning Platforms
To further support learners across India, PyNet Labs has also strengthened its digital learning presence by updating and expanding its free technology courses on its official YouTube channel. These resources are designed to help students and professional ’s access foundational networking and IT concepts at no cost, anytime and from anywhere.
Learners can explore these updated free courses and learning resources on the official PyNet Labs YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@PyNetLabs
This initiative ensures that quality technology education is not limited by geography or financial constraints, enabling wider participation in India’s growing digital workforce ecosystem.
Building the Infrastructure Skills Behind India’s AI Future
The growing adoption of AI is also creating greater importance for the infrastructure supporting these technologies. According to Reuters, AI-related hiring in India’s IT sector grew 16% year-on-year in June 2026, even while overall IT recruitment declined by 3%. The trend points towards increasing demand for specialised technology skills.
This is where PyNet Labs sees networking education playing an important role.
Cisco’s CCNA certification covers networking fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability. These areas provide a foundation for professionals moving into network engineering as well as related fields such as cloud, cybersecurity, automation and AI-enabled network operations.
Through its training ecosystem, PyNet Labs is taking this foundation further by offering learning pathways across networking, network automation, cybersecurity, cloud, AI and Data Center technologies.
Strengthening Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Skills
A major part of India’s technology future will depend on the growth of digital infrastructure, particularly data centres that support cloud platforms, enterprise applications and AI workloads.
PyNet Labs has therefore also developed specialised Data Center training and hands-on laboratory environments. Its Data Center lab portfolio includes technologies and training areas covering Cisco Data Center Core, Cisco ACI, Data Center infrastructure design and troubleshooting, and Storage Area Networking.
This practical focus enables learners to understand the technologies operating behind modern digital infrastructure rather than limiting their education to theoretical concepts.
The connection between AI, networking and data centres is becoming increasingly important. As AI workloads require greater computing capacity, organisations will need professionals who understand how data moves across networks, how infrastructure is designed and secured, and how large-scale technology environments are managed.
By investing in these areas of professional training, PyNet Labs aims to contribute to the broader ecosystem required to support India’s technology ambitions.
From Accessible Learning to Employable Skills
PyNet Labs approach extends beyond providing access to course material. The company focuses on hands-on learning, instructor-led training and practical laboratory exposure designed to help learners understand how technologies are used in real-world environments.
The company currently reports 1,500+ placements, 400+ hiring partners and more than 15,000 professionals trained, along with experience delivering corporate technology training programmes.
PyNet Labs also provides placement support, including access to job openings and career guidance, and states that its placement support can be accessed even by individuals who have not completed a course with the company.
This approach aligns with the larger objective of India’s skilling initiatives: not simply increasing the number of people who complete training but helping create a workforce equipped with skills that can be applied in the workplace.
Supporting India’s Next Generation of Technology Professionals
Prime Minister Modi’s target of skilling one crore youth in AI represents a significant step towards preparing India’s young workforce for the next phase of the digital economy.
PyNet Labs believes that this transformation requires collaboration across the technology and education ecosystem. AI specialists will be essential, but so will the professionals who build and manage the networks, data centres, cloud environments, security systems and automation platforms that make AI-powered technology possible.
By providing free CCNA learning opportunities and investing in practical training across networking, AI, automation and Data Center technologies, PyNet Labs is contributing to this wider vision of a skilled, future-ready and industry-relevant Indian workforce.
The company’s initiative is aimed at giving more young Indians an opportunity to take their first step into technology and progressively build specialised skills for the evolving IT industry.
About PyNet Labs
PyNet Labs is a professional technology training company focused on building industry-ready skills across networking, cybersecurity, network automation, Artificial Intelligence and Data Center technologies. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, the company provides instructor-led training, hands-on laboratory access and career-focused programmes designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world technology requirements.
