VANCOUVER, BC, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - Corporate Finance Institute®
(CFI), a global leader in online finance and banking education,
certifications, and productivity tools, has partnered with PwC's
Academy to support the growth and talent of finance and banking
professionals across the Middle
East region. This collaboration allows PwC Academy
participants access to CFI courses to supplement their learnings
from the Academy as they advance their professional skills.
PwC's Academy is committed to creating value for its clients,
including upskilling solutions, for both organizations and
individuals. Delivering experiential, innovative, practical, and
solution-driven learning. This commitment aligns with the mission
of CFI to enhance the skills, knowledge, and productivity of
finance and banking professionals worldwide.
One of the many synergies behind this collaboration is around
ESG upskilling. Companies in the Middle
East are responding with increasing vigor to new demands for
changed thinking and stronger action on climate issues. They are
showing greater transparency about how their operations affect the
environment through increased public reporting and adjusting their
organizations to put in place a more systematic approach to
managing these efforts, including adding senior executive roles
with specific sustainability-focused responsibilities.
CFI's ESG Specialization equips participants with valuable
knowledge in investing and financial & corporate strategy while
gaining skills in ESG Concepts, ESG Risks, ESG Opportunities, ESG
Analysis, ESG Business Intelligence, and more. CFI's specialized
courses in ESG Disclosure and Carbon tax fundamentals will further augment
PwC's current ESG-related offerings.
Corporate Finance Institute CEO Anna
Talerico shared, "We are thrilled to partner with PwC's
Academy in the Middle East region.
We know the global demand for skill development and advancement
continues to increase, and the value PwC's Academy provides its
clients is very much aligned with CFI's mission. Putting our
customers' needs first and providing valuable resources for every
professional at any stage of their career makes this collaboration
a valuable step forward in this mission."
Taimur Ali Mir, PwC Partner and
Head of Qualifications and Certifications at PwC's Academy, said
"The ESG agenda is top-of-mind for our public and private sector
clients in the Middle East. This
collaboration continues to boost our efforts in educating,
enhancing, and empowering the region's ESG agenda and delivering
real sustained impact locally and globally."
About Corporate Finance Institute (CFI):
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is the number one rated
online provider of finance and banking training, certifications,
and productivity tools. With the industry's leading training
library, we empower professionals and teams with job-ready skills
and practical resources to succeed in diverse roles within finance
and banking. Established in 2016, CFI is trusted by over 2 million
individuals and thousands of organizations worldwide.
About PwC's Academy:
PwC's Academy is PwC's talent and skills development business.
We are committed to supporting the sustainable growth of talent
across the region. We operate across the Middle East and are part of a growing network
of PwC Academies present in over 40 countries worldwide. For
further information on PwC Academy, please visit
www.pwcacademy-me.com.
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SOURCE Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)