Mysore: In an era where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping the landscape of vocational and technical education, VTCT Skills has embraced innovation by partnering with Excelsoft Technologies to deliver its next-generation e-Testing platform. This strategic partnership underscores VTCT Skills commitment to staying ahead of the curve by adopting scalable, accessible, and AI-powered solutions that cater to the evolving needs of learners, training providers and the employers/industries they serve.
VTCT Skills leads the way in vocational and technical education, offering a comprehensive range of qualifications and services across diverse sectors. The organisation works hand-in-hand with employers and training providers to ensure its qualifications, trusted by leading global brands, are tailored to meet changing industry requirements and are recognised worldwide.
As VTCT Skills prepares for ambitious growth through new qualifications and market expansion, the need for a robust, flexible, and innovative assessment platform became clear. In response, the organisation launched a rigorous global evaluation of assessment platforms and solution providers.
Following a comprehensive evaluation process, VTCT Skills awarded the contract to Excelsoft Technologies to deliver 300,000 exams per year. Excelsoft stood out for its proven track record in delivering rapid, customised implementations for Assessment Organisations (AOs), and for the advanced configurability of its Saras™ platform.
Saras’s high degree of alignment with VTCT Skills specific needs, comprehensive features under one umbrella product, combined with its user-friendly, web-based interface, robust security, and accessibility features, made it the ideal choice for VTCT’s next phase of digital evolution. Saras provides utilities for data migration and interoperability support for seamless 3rd party integration.
The platform will deliver VTCT Skills diverse portfolio of qualifications across multiple sectors with consistency and scalability. Notably, the integration of AI-powered capabilities will enable VTCT Skills to enhance efficiency across assessment workflows, from authoring and scheduling to marking and reporting—unlocking new levels of insight and learner engagement.
“Our vision is to ensure learners are equipped with industry-relevant skills through cutting-edge education and assessment experiences. Excelsoft’s Saras platform aligns perfectly with our digital ambitions, offering both innovation and scalability.” – Alan Woods OBE, Chief Executive, VTCT Skills
“We are thrilled to partner with VTCT Skills on their journey toward digital excellence. Our Saras platform is built to empower organisations like VTCT Skills to transform assessment delivery, embrace AI, and improve outcomes for all learners.” – Ajay Kulkarni, Head of Sales, Excelsoft Technologies
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organisations, setting a new benchmark for digital assessment in vocational education. With implementation already underway, VTCT and Excelsoft are on track to deliver the new platform within the next few months—bringing the future of assessments to learners and educators across the UK and beyond.
