Crux forms JV with Canada academy

Canada-based Academy of Learning Career and Business College and Crux Management Services Private Limited, have formed a joint venture -- Learning Works - to develop franchisee-based skill development institutes in India. Crux is a Hyderabad-based human resources, training and BPO organisation.

Academy of Learning chairman Ben Shtang said about 300 institutes would be developed in India. The institutes would impart short-term certificate courses in insurance, business administration, customer service, healthcare, hospitality among others besides provide the learning material.

The courses will span from six to 18 months and the fee is Rs 3,000 a month.