Adobe is scaling up its AI and digital skills initiatives across India, aiming to reach 7.8 million students and teachers by 2026. The company is collaborating with seven state governments, UNICEF, and several learning platforms to equip learners with the skills needed for an AI-driven economy.
The school program covers Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Assam, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. Adobe will provide Adobe Express for Education along with Digital Academy resources that focus on creative problem-solving and AI-assisted content creation. Teacher training is also a key component, helping educators integrate digital creativity and AI activities into everyday classroom learning.
Adobe stated that the initiative aligns with India’s National Education Policy and the growing demand for future-ready digital skills. “Through this partnership, we’re bringing classroom-ready AI tools like Adobe Express directly into schools,” said Mala Sharma, Adobe’s Global Vice President and General Manager for Education.
The program will extend across PM SHRI, CM SHRI, KGBV, and Kendriya Vidyalaya school networks in participating states. Adobe’s partnership with UNICEF adds another pathway for young learners seeking practical creative and AI-enabled skills.
Nearly 400,000 young people in India have already accessed these programs through UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited partnership. More than 375,000 learners have completed Adobe’s Design Fundamentals with AI course, according to Adobe.
Adobe also became the inaugural partner of Generation Unlimited’s Creative Academy, initially focusing on India and Brazil. The Creative Academy aims to connect digital skills training with employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities for young people.
Adobe Digital Academy courses are now available on Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, YouTube, and IBM SkillsBuild. IBM SkillsBuild offers self-paced courses and six-week Guided Learning Experiences with facilitator support and practical activities.
The curriculum is expanding into digital marketing, content creation, and AI-powered creative workflows. Adobe’s wider India push includes free access to Photoshop, Acrobat, and Firefly through accredited higher education institutions.
The company also works with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime to provide free AI-focused courses and industry-relevant certifications. Adobe expects to reach three million learners globally during 2026 and targets 30 million learners by 2030.
India’s program places practical creativity alongside AI literacy, creating a broader route into digital and creative careers.