In partnership with the Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT), Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched ‘HP Software University’ (HPSU) on Thursday.

The first of its kind program in the non-enterprise training space will concentrate on the increasing demand of software testing experts in the country.

Moreover, the pupils will also receive certified training on HP Software and a curriculum path surrounding different testing software from HP including Quick Test professional and LoadRunner.

Certified professionals would also have access to unique HP Software online resources offering up the newest in software news, product information, job openings and much more.

Mr. Keshava Raju, CEO, the Indian Institute of Hardware Technology, said, “Keeping in mind the tremendous market for soft­ware testing tools, we have partnered with HP. With this program, our graduates will be equipped with unique skills that will benefit and make them more marketable.”

"We want to expose our students to products and technologies used by leading corporations in the real world," he added.

Neelam Dhawan, Managing Director, HP India, said, “HP Software University is aimed at providing students a competitive edge in the software testing industry. With HPSU, students and professionals will have access to numerous opportunities in the technology industry.”

The University will also provide students as well as experts the chance to attend an official and accredited training on HP Software testing tools.

At first, the university will be launched in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Noida, Chennai and Bangalore.

The company also has plans to add more cities by the next few months.