Bridging the gap between traditional degrees and industry-ready skills, Prodegrees empower learners with industry-first certifications, real-world projects, and assured career guidance.
Imarticus Learning, India’s professional education company, has announced the expansion of its flagship Prodegree category with new co-created programs in collaboration with global industry leaders such as KPMG in India, PwC, and AWS. These industry-driven offerings are designed to give students and professionals a competitive edge by combining practical, industry-first learning with corporate collaborations, opening up industry-led upskilling pathways, delivering world-class training and certification opportunities for India’s young graduates and working professionals.
For years, students in India have faced the same challenge: despite over a million graduates entering the workforce each year, more than 60% are not considered job-ready due to a lack of industry-relevant skills (India Skills Report 2025). Prodegrees are designed to change that. Moving beyond conventional qualifications, they equip learners with practical knowledge, recognized certifications, and assured placement guidance. The idea is simple, every student should have the skills, confidence, and readiness to succeed, especially in an AI-first professional world. That’s the shift these programs are creating.
This approach not only helps them find jobs but also leads to better salaries and long-term career growth. In the past year alone, Imarticus’ prodegrees have helped thousands of students, enabling vertical growth, and many with higher salary growth.
One of the most successful courses in the category is the Financial Analysis Prodegree in collaboration with KPMG in India. Over the years the course has-
- Educated more than 6,000 learners from over 50+ batches, with good results in financial reporting, valuation, modeling, and corporate strategy.
- Students learn directly from KPMG professionals through live, application-focused workshops and hands-on experience through case studies of real-world companies, such as the Tata–Air India merger and the financial analysis of Reliance Industries.
- Graduates have gone on to successful careers as Equity Research Analysts, Valuation Consultants, M&A Analysts, and Corporate Finance Managers.
- Delivered strong outcomes in areas such as financial reporting, valuation, modeling, and corporate strategy
The company is also expanding its portfolio in high-demand areas with programs created in partnership with world leaders. The Executive Post Graduate Program in Data Science & AI with AWS has already recorded strong performance, with students averaging a 52% salary increase, backed by 2,500+ hiring partners and hands-on business problem-solving projects. PwC Academy’s Generative AI for Managers course equips individuals with usable AI applications in finance, marketing, and operations, covered directly by PwC professionals.
Speaking on the announcement, Nikhil Barshikar, Founder & CEO, Imarticus Learning, said, “In the age of AI, automation, and rapid market shifts, continuous learning is no longer optional—it is the only way forward. Traditional degrees and certifications alone cannot keep pace with the demands of today’s workplace. That’s where our ProDegrees step in. Designed in close collaboration with industry leaders, these programs go beyond theory to equip professionals with the practical, job-ready skills needed to specialise, upskill, or even pivot their careers as new opportunities arise. In a landscape that is constantly evolving, the most meaningful learning happens when academia and industry come together, ensuring that what is taught is not only relevant but immediately applicable in the real world.”
Prodegrees are open to graduates and working professionals across domains. The Financial Analysis Prodegree with KPMG is priced at ₹99,000, while the Executive Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is offered at a total fee of ₹1,99,000 (inclusive of all taxes). In addition, the Generative AI for Managers program, in association with PwC Academy is priced at ₹1,00,000, with flexible installment options available.
