Pragati Software: From Training Classrooms to AI-Driven Transformation

In the modern workplace, change is no longer episodic — it is relentless. Skills that once guaranteed success can quickly fade into irrelevance, leaving organizations in a constant race to stay ahead. For over three decades, Pragati Software has been a steady partner in this journey, guiding professionals through every wave of technological and workplace disruption.

Founded and led by Preeti Sharma, Executive Director, and Pradyumn Sharma, CEO, Pragati Software has been a pioneer in India’s corporate training landscape. With a combined teaching and leadership experience of over six decades, they have steered the company from its early days of boardroom productivity programs to today’s role as a transformation partner in AI and digital skills.

Since its inception in the mid-1990s, Pragati Software has partnered with 350+ corporate clients and trained more than 3,00,000 professionals, building capabilities across 150+ technologies. What began with foundational training on tools like Wordstar, Lotus 1-2-3, and programming in C has today grown into a PAN India learning and consultancy powerhouse. Its story is not just about keeping up with change — it is about helping organizations lead it.

Expanding Horizons Across India

From Mumbai and Bengaluru’s corporate hubs to industrial centers like Jamshedpur, Pragati Software has built a network that ensures high-quality training reaches organizations everywhere. Its 600 + trainers deliver consistently across geographies, bridging the gap between India’s business centers and its emerging growth regions. Equally important is the adaptability of its delivery. In a hybrid world, Pragati Software meets learners where they are — through in-person workshops, virtual classrooms, or blended learning models. The message is simple: learning should be as seamless and dynamic as the workplace itself.

From Excel to Generative AI

In its early years, Pragati Software became synonymous with Excel and PowerPoint mastery. Thousands of professionals learned to work smarter and faster under its guidance, making office productivity tools the backbone of their efficiency. But as the business world grew more complex, Pragati Software moved beyond enabling individuals to use tools — it began helping organizations reimagine the way they worked.

That evolution is now most visible in its focus on artificial intelligence. Pragati Software is not only training employees in the fundamentals of AI but also helping organizations adopt generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini responsibly. The goal is to enable businesses to leverage these tools not just as productivity aids, but as strategic assets for innovation.

Its work in AI governance provides leaders with frameworks to ensure adoption is effective, ethical, and compliant. This arc — from spreadsheets to generative AI — reflects how Pragati Software has consistently anticipated and shaped the skills India Inc. needs.

A Portfolio for Today and Tomorrow

Pragati Software’s greatest strength lies in the depth and diversity of its training portfolio, designed to cover the spectrum of modern enterprise needs. Unlike niche players, it equips organizations across technical, analytical, and leadership domains, ensuring workforce empowerment at every level.

Its expertise spans:
1. AI, ML & Generative AI – machine learning, deep learning, NLP, ChatGPT, Gemini, Agentic AI, and AI governance.
2. Data Analytics – data science, Power BI, Tableau.
3. Programming & Development – Java, C#, C++, .NET, Python, React, Flutter, full-stack development.
4. Cloud & DevOps – AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, cloud-native architectures.
5. Databases & Data Management – SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, data warehousing (with PostgreSQL and ETL tools where relevant).
6. RPA & Automation – UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere.
7. Office Productivity & Collaboration – Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google Workspace, Teams, Slack (with specialized training in tools like AutoCAD where applicable).
8. Soft Skills & Leadership – communication, problem-solving, leadership, collaboration.
9. Future Horizons – Blockchain and IoT/Edge.

This breadth is powered by a robust trainer pool — a hybrid network of in-house faculty and specialist consultants — who bring cutting-edge knowledge and real-world expertise to every classroom, boardroom, and virtual session.

From Provider to Transformation Partner

Training is no longer viewed by organizations as a one-off exercise. Companies are now building sustainable learning ecosystems to continually develop talent.

Pragati Software has evolved in step with this shift, moving from training vendor to strategic transformation partner.

The company works closely with HR and L&D leaders to co-design programs that align with organizational goals. Its induction frameworks for fresh graduates ensure that young professionals transition seamlessly from campus to corporate, reducing ramp-up time and enabling early productivity.

This repositioning — from delivering sessions to building long-term capability — is one of Pragati Software’s most significant achievements.

Powered by People and Leadership

At the heart of Pragati Software’s success is its people. Behind every impactful program is a team of passionate trainers and consultants who themselves are constantly learning, upgrading, and innovating.

The company’s philosophy is clear: “If we commit, we deliver.” This uncompromising approach has fostered long-standing client relationships, some spanning decades, built on trust, consistency, and results.

This people-first ethos has been driven by its leadership. Preeti Sharma’s emphasis on agility, collaboration, and culture has shaped the way Pragati engages with clients and employees alike. Pradyumn Sharma’s academic rigor and vision for technology-led learning have anchored the company’s credibility and foresight. Together, they have built Pragati Software into a brand synonymous with excellence and reliability in corporate training.

The Road Ahead

As the pace of disruption accelerates, Pragati Software is preparing to lead the next phase of workplace learning. Its future investments are focused on:

 AI-driven personalized learning that tailors upskilling journeys to individual employees.
 Blended models that combine the efficiency of digital platforms with the insight of human trainers.
 Governance frameworks for ethical adoption of emerging technologies like generative AI.

Through these initiatives, Pragati Software aims to transform skills into success and learning into lasting impact.

Closing Thoughts

From teaching office productivity in the 90s to guiding CXOs on AI governance and generative AI adoption today, Pragati Software’s journey has been extraordinary. It has grown from classrooms to consultancy, from tool-based training to future-focused transformation.

With its PAN India reach, its 350+ corporate clients, its impact on over 3,00,000 learners, its coverage of 150+ technologies, and the leadership of Preeti and Pradyumn Sharma, Pragati Software is not just responding to change — it is helping organizations lead it.

And as the future of work unfolds, one thing is clear: Pragati Software’s story of transformation has only just begun.