UPMRC Launches India's First International Online Certification Courses for the Metro Rail Sector

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has become the first Metro Rail organization in India to launch International Online Certification Courses through its Centre of Excellence and Training (CoET). The courses were launched by Managing Director, UPMRC, Shri Sushil Kumar, with the objective of developing a globally skilled metro workforce under the Skill India Mission.

Key Initiative
- UPMRC has become the first Metro Rail organization in India to launch international online certification courses.
- The program is run through its Centre of Excellence and Training (CoET).
- Objective: Build a globally skilled metro workforce under the Skill India Mission.

Courses Offered
- More than a dozen certifications already available in areas like:
- Rolling Stock
- Signalling
- Track Maintenance
- Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)
- Future phases will add courses on planning, construction, operations, maintenance, and safety.

Accessibility
- Open to engineers, professionals, consultants, contractors, students, and interested learners worldwide.
- Fees:
- ₹200 per course for Indian nationals
- US $100 per course for foreign nationals
- Enrollment via the Online Courses section on the UPMRC website.

Leadership Statement
Shri Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of UPMRC:
> “This initiative reflects UPMRC’s commitment to sharing its technical expertise, supporting the Skill India Mission, and creating a pool of certified professionals to meet the future requirements of the rapidly expanding metro rail industry.”

Why It Matters
- Metro networks in India and abroad are expanding rapidly, creating high demand for trained professionals.
- UPMRC’s program makes specialized metro training globally accessible, positioning India as a knowledge hub for metro rail expertise.

This move not only supports India’s infrastructure growth but also opens up career opportunities worldwide for certified professionals in the metro rail sector.