Vocational and Skills Development Platform, 'AND Academy', Honored at Economic Times Education Excellence Awards
The AND Academy, an innovative online design upskilling school launched by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), has been honoured with the Bronze award at the prestigious Economic Times Education Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place on 19th June at the Leela Ambience Convention Hotel.
The academy was acknowledged for its exceptional contribution to vocational and skill development in the field of design, making it a premier institution for aspiring designers in India. The award is a testament to AND Academy's dedication to revolutionizing education and making design skills accessible and affordable for a wider set of learners across the country.
AND Academy offers courses in Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Interior Design, and Motion Graphics, available in formats such as Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma (Part-time), and PG Diploma (Full-time). The courses span from 16 weeks to a year, allowing flexible learning paths and stackability for advanced learning.
The academy's unique approach to education combines traditional teaching methodologies with cutting-edge technology and adequate human support. Classes are conducted by industry experts who deliver engaging and practical learning experiences. The curriculum includes not just design theory but also vital software training aligned with industry standards.
The project-based pedagogy ensures that graduates have a market-ready portfolio, effectively showcasing their design expertise to recruiters. Career readiness in graduates is ensured through personalized career advice sessions, CV-building, interview guidance, and networking opportunities.
Since its inception over three years ago, AND Academy has transformed the career trajectories of over 1,000 learners by bridging the employment gap in the country. The platform aims to empower over 5,000 learners as the design industry grows.
Dr. Jitin Chadha, Founder & CEO of AND Academy, expressed pride in the achievement, stating that the award is a just reward for a journey that started over 3 years ago. The COO & Academic Head of AND Academy received the award on behalf of the platform.
So far, across nine batches and over a thousand learners, the platform has maintained a strong internal feedback score of 90% (3.6 out of 4.0) and a Google Review rating of 4.6 stars out of 5.0. Emerging as one of the winners at the ETEducation Awards further solidifies the platform's intent to continue offering learners the convenience of online education as well as the effectiveness of offline learning.
[1] AND Academy. (n.d.). About AND Academy. Retrieved from https://www.andacademy.in/about [2] Economic Times. (2025, June 19). AND Academy wins Bronze at the Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2025. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/education/and-academy-wins-bronze-at-the-economic-times-education-excellence-awards-2025/articleshow/90889784.cms
- The AND Academy, recognized for its outstanding contribution to education and self-development, has been awarded the Bronze at the prestigious Economic Times Education Excellence Awards.
- With the academy's focus on providing a mix of online education and personal growth opportunities, it is a prime institution for those seeking career advancement in areas such as Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Interior Design, and Motion Graphics.
- The unique blend of traditional teaching methodologies, technology integration, and human support at AND Academy ensures that its learners are well-equipped with relevant design skills and a market-ready portfolio to secure employment in the industry.
- Over the past three years, the AND Academy has transformed the career trajectories of over 1,000 learners, bridging the employment gap in India and aiming to empower a further 5,000 learners as the design industry evolves.
