The document discusses the top 5 short-term courses in finance in India. It lists the courses as: 1) Financial Modelling, 2) International Financial Reporting Standards, 3) NCFM, 4) Certified Financial Planner, and 5) Chartered Wealth Manager. For each course it provides details on education requirements, training providers, duration, fees, expected salary, and job prospects. Overall the document promotes short-term certification courses in finance as a way to quickly gain skills and increase career opportunities in the growing finance industry.

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TOP 5 SHORT TERM
COURSES IN FINANCE IN
INDIA
In this digital age, millennial kids want fast access to a
successful career. While there is no short cut to success,
there are many short term courses which accentuate your
chance to zoom past your peers. Finance is a much sought
after field of education, and short term certifications in
Finance are quite in vogue today. These courses provide the
necessary skills in a relatively short span of time and can be
conveniently pursued with existing job or studies.
We have compiled a list of top 6 courses which are highly
preferred by students and employers alike. This is an
indicative list which has been formed by analysing Google
Trends, availability of jobs on leading portals and overall
popularity amongst aspirants.
Few reasons why students are more inclined towards short-
term courses are:
Quick learning: These short-term courses enable
faster knowledge building, sometimes in a span as
low as 3 months. This criterion is gaining increased
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relevance in today’s time as students can quickly
upgrade themselves for better opportunities.
Rapid Changes: The world of finance is rapidly
changing. The changes are of all kinds, macro, micro
as well as country specific. For eg: Let’s take the case
of GST and IFRS. With such a landmark change in the
tax regime and financial reporting standards, it
becomes mandatory for professionals to quickly
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Testing the waters: The fresh graduates or 10+2
pass outs mostly face the dilemma as to which field
would suit them. These short-term courses help
students to realize where their true potential lies in
the most cost and time-effective way.
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We are at a stage when even an engineering degree
may often fall short of the needs of the job market.
Reason? Traditional curricula, which are often
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1. Financial Modelling
Financial Modelling
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course] is the backbone of finance industry today. It works
on a basic principle of working on historical data of a
company/ industry, analysing its performance and building
models to predict its future performance. The knowledge of
Financial modelling helps you to master advanced excel
skills and sharpen your ability to judge the future course of
events. These qualities are a must for a good analyst
working in any field. While there are various courses in the
market, the one offered by NSE Academy stands out. The
module covers the basics as well as advanced levels. After
the completion of the certificate, you will be able to work as
a financial modeller in functional areas such as:
• Investment Banking
• Credit Ratings
• Project Finance
• Merger & Acquisitions
• Financial Analysis
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Engineers or graduates with knowledge of Financial
Modelling.
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CA and/or MBA
CFA also preferred
Training Providers: NSE Academy, IMS
Proschool, Edupristine, Simplilearn
Duration: 3-6 months, Fees range: Rs 25,000 to
Rs 30,000
Expected Salary: Rs 4.75 lacs to Rs 9.35 lacs per annum
(Source: LinkedIn)
Details: https://www.proschoolonline.com/financial-
modeling-course
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course]
Job Prospects: Financial Analysts can enjoy an immensely
promising career. They can get lot of job opportunities in
companies involved in Equity Research, Industry Research,
Advisory Companies, Insurance, Banks, Mutual Funds etc.
The main role of the financial analysts will be to help the
clients take important investment decisions. As a Financial
Analyst, with expertise in Financial Modelling, you can either
work with the leading names or choose to start a firm of
your own. You can also be associated with the Finance and
Accounting department in companies or be involved in
special projects such as IPOs, Mergers/Acquisitions,
Buyouts, etc.
2. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
In the wake of globalization, most countries are converging
their standards towards IFRS or adopting IFRS
[http://www.proschoolonline.com/ifrs-certificate-course] as
they are, to enable uniform reporting. India, as a step closer
to convergence with IFRS, has adopted IND-AS. Various IFRS
profiles are being offered in several sectors of the industry
that include ITES, software, pharmaceutical, auto spare part,
professional advisory companies, auditing firms, banking
industry, the Insurance industry, KPOs, etc. Skilled and
experienced IFRS experts can establish their own
consultancies to help companies migrate to IFRS.
Education Background: Candidates pursuing
graduation, post-graduation in commerce, or
and
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qualified professionals like MBAs, CAs, CMAs,
CSs, CFAs, CFPs or any other relevant course in
the field of finance can opt for this certification
in IFRS.
Training providers: NSE Academy, IMS Proschool, Dip and
Cert IFRS: ACCA, Edupristine, KPMG, Ernst & Young
Duration: 3-6 months, Fees range (Training and exams): Rs
25,000 to Rs 40,000
Expected Salary: Rs.3.00 Lacs to Rs.21 Lacs. (Source:
LinkedIn)
Details: https://www.ifrs.com/certificate/index.html
[https://www.ifrs.com/certificate/index.html]
Job Prospects: IFRS professionals are in huge demand in
India. With a certification in international accounting, IFRS
professionals surely have an advantage over generic
accountants. Besides India, more than 100 countries are
implementing IFRS, therefore a certification in IFRS can open
doors for a global accounting career as well. Furthermore,
the specifications and regulations for the IFRS change
periodically, hence companies want an expert on board to
integrate these changes seamlessly.
3. NCFM
The NCFM Modules offered by the NSE Academy has been
one of the most recognized certifications in the capital
markets industry. For some profiles in the capital markets,
this certification is mandatory. At present, the NSE Academy
offers certifications in Capital Markets, Derivatives segment,
Debt market, Banking and Risk Management. There are
beginners, mid-level and advanced modules for Financial
markets certification and the training curriculum is designed
to impart balanced learning on conceptual as well as
practical aspects.
Education Background: Anyone interested in
Capital Markets and Financial Knowledge.
Training providers: NSE Academy
Duration: 3 months/ Flexible, Fees range (Training and
exams): Rs 2,000 to Rs 6,000
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https://www.nseindia.com/education/content/nse_certification.htm
[https://www.nseindia.com/education/content/nse_certification.htm]
Expected salary: Depends on your level certification.
Job Prospects: After an NCFM certification, you can find jobs
such as an Equity Dealer or Relationship Manager in a stock
broking firm. You can also look for roles in Operations or
Risk Management. In combination with degrees like MBA,
CFA or CA, NCFM can truly up to the quotients of a job in
financial analysis.
4. Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
“Don’t save what is left after spending; spend what is
left after saving.”—Warren Buffett
Indians always lacked awareness about Personal Finance
planning. However, the trend is changing and more of the
young working-class are warming up to the idea of savings
and investment. There are growing number of firms and
portals which offer financial planning advice and
employ Chartered Financial Planners
[http://www.proschoolonline.com/cfp-course] for the same.
As per current industry estimates, the requirement for
financial advisers will be around 50000 in the coming years.
If you want a career in Financial Planning, Wealth
Management or Retail with a globally recognized
certification then CFP is the right course to pursue.
Education Background:The candidate should
have minimum bachelors or higher degree or
its equivalent in any discipline from an
accredited university.
Leading training providers: IMS Proschool, Financial
Planning Academy, International College of Financial
Planning (ICOFP), ICICI Direct
Duration: Within 1 year, Fees (Training, registration and
examination): Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000
Expected Salary: Rs 2 lacs per annum to Rs 9.00 lacs per
annum (Source: LinkedIn)
Details: https://www.proschoolonline.com/cfp-course/what-
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is-cfp]
Job Prospects: An increasing number of MNCs such as ICICI
Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, American Express Bank,
and others have made it mandatory for their Relationship
Managers to acquire the CFP certification in order to raise
current service standards.
5. Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM)
CHARTERED WEALTH MANAGER (CWM) is a Wealth
Management Certification that comprehensively deals with
all aspects of wealth management like Investment
Strategies, Life Cycle Management, Intergenerational Wealth
Transfer, Relationship Management, Behavioural Finance,
Alternative Products, Real Estate Valuation and Global
Taxation.
The American Academy of Financial Management is a
worldwide Board of Standards and Financial Professional
Organization, offering exclusive certified designations,
charters, and masters certification to candidates who meet
the high standards required. AAFM India Pvt. Ltd. is the
standard settings body for providing CWM certification in
India.
Education Background: To be eligible for the
CWM exam a candidate is required to have a
graduate degree or education equivalent to of
a post-graduate which is approved by the
AAFM and minimum of three years of wealth
management experience
Leading training providers: International College of
Financial Planning (ICOFP), ICICI Direct
Duration: 3-6 months, Fees: Not available.
Expected Salary: Rs 3 lacs per annum to Rs 11.00 lacs per
annum (Source: LinkedIn)
Details:https://www.cisi.org/cisiweb2/cisi-website/join-
us/membership/chartered-wealth-manager
[https://www.cisi.org/cisiweb2/cisi-website/join-
us/membership/chartered-wealth-manager]
Job prospects: Wealth Managers can choose to work with
financial services or choose to start their own venture. The
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advisory firms with which employ the wealth managers
allocate them to a particular client on a short-term or long-
term basis. Leading Financial advisory firms to employ
wealth managers to handle the assets of their high net
worth clients.
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Harsha Vishwakarma
January 8, 2018 at 6:45 am
All these courses are available after
graduation from b.com honour’s ?????
And how to apply ???
akshat
February 9, 2018 at 5:45 am
I am intersted
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abhishek
April 10, 2018 at 6:02 am
I want to do Financial Modelling course .
pls suggest this course good for me or
not
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Hi Harsh,
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March 7, 2019 at 11:07 pm
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