ICSD INDIA, Chittoor Road l COCHIN l INDIA || Email : icsd.cochin@gmail.com || Phone: + 91 9947 276 399
About Us
Good Guidance Matters
At the Institute for Career & Skill Development (ICSD), ‘GOOD GUIDANCE MATTERS.’ This has been our founding philosophy. We are one of the few institutions that was founded by educationists who bring extensive experience in education, career guidance, and student development.
ICSD is supported by an eminent panel of mentors. The Institution is purpose-driven and is focused on bridging the gap between students’ aspirations and real-world opportunities through structured mentoring, skill-building, and global exposure.
How We Add Value to Students Academics and Careers
- Study Abroad Counseling – End-to-end guidance on university selection, scholarships, applications, and visa processes.
- Support for Foreign Students in India – Assisting international students in selecting the right Indian institution and ensuring a seamless transition into the academic and cultural environment through institution collaboration, onboarding assistance, and career integration.
- Career Guidance & Aptitude Tests – Helping students identify their strengths and make informed career choices.
- Language & Competitive Exam Training – Coaching for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, SAT, and Spoken English.
- Soft Skills & Internship Assistance – Enhancing employability through structured training programs.
We are privileged to have an eminent Advisory Panel comprising distinguished academicians, including:
- Prof. Dr. E. Balagurusamy – Former Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, and renowned educationist.
- Dr. T. P. Sethumadhavan – Leading expert in education and career guidance.
- Shri B. S. Warrier – Celebrated career consultant and columnist.
- Shri Achuthsankar S. Nair – Former Head, Dept. of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, University of Kerala.
Our Vision
To be India’s most trusted centre for career and academic mentoring, empowering every student to find clarity, purpose, and the confidence to pursue their true path — because good guidance changes lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver personalized, ethical, and expert guidance to students and families through mentorship that makes a difference. Rooted in the belief that good guidance matters, we combine educational insight, skill development, and global exposure to help students make informed, fulfilling career and academic choices.