Emversity, a skilling platform for universities based in Bengaluru has entered into collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment to deliver specialised English language training for nursing learners through the . Effective immediately, the program will be delivered across Emversity’s skill-development centres and through its network of university partnerships. It will complement existing academic curricula, ensuring that learners gain structured, internationally benchmarked communication skills.
The collaboration addresses a critical employability barrier in India’s healthcare sector, equipping nursing professionals with essential communication skills required for healthcare settings both in India and internationally. India faces a significant nursing shortage, with only 17.2 nurses per 10,000 people, contributing to an estimated 5.8 million-person gap in the healthcare workforce. While capacity is a challenge, employers often highlight communication skills as a major barrier to employability. The Cambridge English for Healthcare Professionals program addresses this gap by strengthening workplace English language competencies specifically required in clinical settings.
The specialised content from Cambridge includes both learning and assessment wrapped in a healthcare environment. The training, benchmarked to international CEFR standards (A1–B1, covering beginner to intermediate proficiency), equips learners with the practical communication skills needed for patient interaction, case documentation, teamwork communication, and clarity in emergencies. It also supports learners preparing for pathways like the Occupational English Test (OET).
Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO, Emversity, speaking on the partnership said,”By 2030, we aim to equip over one lakh nursing professionals with essential workplace communication competencies. Our collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment is critical to building the structured pathway India’s healthcare workforce needs.”
Where can students learn more?
Interested learners can visit www.emversity.com or contact their nearest Emversity SMART Skill Centre for details on availability, schedules and enrolment support.
