NEW DELHI: PW Skills, the skilling vertical of Physics Wallah (PW), has partnered with PwC India to launch a comprehensive Certification Program in Finance, Tax & Accounting (CPFTA). This four-month hybrid program is designed to empower aspiring youth and finance professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the finance sector.
Developed by PwC Academy, the CPFTA program offers a blend of online recorded classes during the weekdays, complemented by interactive live sessions and practical case studies on weekends. These weekend sessions are led by industry experts from PwC India, providing participants with real-world insights and hands-on experience. The program covers essential areas such as accounting principles, corporate finance, financial analysis, and tax regulations, making it ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise or transition into finance and taxation.
Spanning a duration of 4 months and encompassing 172 hours of educational content, the program also emphasizes soft skills development, with a focus on life skills, work readiness, and interview preparation, all aimed at enhancing employability in a competitive job market. The program is particularly suited for aspiring finance professionals, career switchers, finance executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals re-entering the workforce.
Aditya Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer (COO), PW, said, “India is a global leader in finance shared services, holding 40% of the Asia-Pacific market, which is valued at USD 25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach USD 45 billion by 2028. This sector offers abundant career opportunities, fostering professional growth and international exposure. Through this partnership, we aim to empower young individuals to enter the finance industry with the skills needed to thrive in this expanding market.”
Students will gain essential knowledge and skills along with an industry-recognized certification in partnership with PwC Academy, significantly boosting their professional credentials. The course is open to enrolment for students pursuing graduation/ graduates. For further information, click here. The final date for registration is September 15, 2024, and the course will commence on October 1, 2024.
About Physics Wallah (PW)
Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading EdTech unicorn, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey (Founder & CEO) and Prateek Maheshwari (Co-Founder). Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW is democratizing education at scale across India through online, offline and hybrid platforms, and has reached 98% of the country’s pin codes. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW has been growing exponentially, now offering free quality education to over 4.6+crore students through its 112+ YouTube channels in 5 vernacular languages.
The PW app has been downloaded 3+ crore times, and the company has over 55+ lakh paid students. PW is creating the biggest hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centers in 105 cities nationwide. As a lifelong learning partner, PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including 2 Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in 43 categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad (AcadFly). Additionally, the company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides world-class 4-year residential job-ready programs. PW has raised $100 million in a single round of funding from investors Westbridge and GSV Ventures.
