Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, FPSB India to launch executive and regular PG programmes
FPSB India is also intending to recognise the IIFT’s short-term courses as continuing professional development (CPD) resources.
Divyansh | April 12, 2024 | 03:32 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India has signed an agreement to launch executive and regular PG programmes to equip working professionals and students with financial planning skills. As per the agreement, these courses will be integrated with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
The agreement aims at bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application in the field of financial planning. FPSB India also intends to recognise the IIFT’s short-term courses as continuing professional development (CPD) resources. These courses include topics such as leadership and executive development to enhance skills of CFP professionals.
FPSB India CEO Krishan Mishra said, "As an alumnus of IIFT, I am particularly delighted to see this partnership come to fruition. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to excellence in education and our dedication to nurturing the next generation of financial planners equipped with a globally recognized CFP certification."
IIFT director Satinder Bhatia said, "At IIFT, we believe in providing our students with holistic education that not only enriches their knowledge base but also empowers them with practical skills relevant to today's dynamic financial landscape.”
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The partnership with FPSB India aims at fostering innovation and collaboration in financial education and certification, he added. IIFT registrar Pramod Gupta was also present on the occasion.
.FPSB India is the leading financial planning body in India and is dedicated to establishing, upholding, and promoting professional standards in financial planning throughout India. IIFT is amongst the top 900+ B-schools globally. It was established in 1963 under the commerce and industry ministry and was granted ‘deemed to be university” status in 2002.
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