Cognizant committs to scale its ‘Frontier-certified workforce’

Cognizant has announced a commitment to scale its Frontier-certified workforce. The company aims to have 5,000 Frontier-certified engineers and 10,000 Frontier business operators by 2026.

CEO Ravi Kumar S. stated that closing the AI outcome gap requires talent that understands client industries and can take end-to-end responsibility. The Frontier certification program is part of Cognizant's initiative to train employees in AI and digital transformation skills.

The move reflects Cognizant's strategy to strengthen its consulting and implementation services in the AI space. The company has not disclosed the current size of its Frontier-certified workforce or the investment required for this expansion. No further details on the certification curriculum were provided.