In partnership with Shaw Academy, Airtel now offers online courses to its customers

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with Irish- and India-based global EdTech, Shaw Academy, to offer free access to online courses to its customers.

Airtel said in a statement, "As part of the fast expanding range of exciting benefits under its refreshed #AirtelThanks programme, Bharti Airtel ("Airtel") has now partnered with Irish and India based global EdTech, Shaw Academy to offer popular online courses to its mobile customers."

"Airtel Platinum customers will get free access to one-year courses worth ?6,000 as part of their plan benefits," it added.

James Egan, CEO & Founder, Shaw Academy, said, "Shaw Academy’s mission is to deliver accessible high-quality education. We are delighted to launch this partnership as it will enable Shaw Academy to teach very significant amounts of Airtel customers. India is an exciting and important market for Shaw Academy"

Shaw Academy provides courses focused on developing practical skills and subjects like music, photography, language, fitness, financial trading among others.