Bengaluru, August 12, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), through its digital learning arm IIMBx, has unveiled a new FinTech Certificate Programme aimed at equipping early-career professionals and students with essential skills to thrive in India’s rapidly evolving financial technology sector.

Strategic Partnership with Karnataka Government

Supported by the Government of Karnataka, this initiative is part of the Skilling and Training pillar of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in FinTech, established by the Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology. The programme is backed by a ₹5.04 crore investment, reinforcing Karnataka’s leadership in driving over 40% of India’s FinTech advancements.

Programme Structure and Leadership

The nine-month programme, led by Professor G. Sabarinathan, a retired faculty member from IIMB’s Finance and Accounting area, is designed to provide both foundational and advanced knowledge of the FinTech ecosystem. It is structured in two phases: a six-month Foundation Certificate followed by a three-month Advanced Certificate for those who successfully complete the initial stage.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The curriculum covers critical areas such as business strategy, finance and accounting, product management, regulation of financial services, and key FinTech segments like lending, insurance, payments, and wealth management. By blending academic rigor with insights from industry professionals, the programme prepares participants for diverse roles, including strategy, product management, and entrepreneurship.

Flexible and Accessible Learning Model

Delivered through a blended asynchronous model, the programme combines recorded lectures, supplementary reading materials, ungraded activities, and graded assessments, with content available in both English and Kannada. Live sessions facilitate discussions, industry interactions, and problem-solving, while learner support includes doubt-clearing sessions and academic assistance.

Affordable and Inclusive

The course is offered at a subsidized fee of ₹4,500, made possible by a government grant, ensuring accessibility to a diverse group of aspiring professionals, including those from smaller towns and cities. The programme also emphasizes reintegrating women into the workforce after career breaks, promoting inclusivity.

Leadership Perspectives

Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics, IT & BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Shri Priyank Kharge, highlighted the programme’s role in empowering youth and professionals. “Karnataka continues to lead with bold, future-ready initiatives. This programme will empower our youth with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape,” he said.

Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director of IIMBx, noted the collaboration with the Government of Karnataka as a significant step toward skilling talent and fostering innovation. “We look forward to making a big impact in the skilling space with this programme across the state,” he added.

Application Details

Applications are open from August 11 to September 14, 2025, and interested candidates can apply via the IIMBx platform at iimbx.iimb.ac.in/fintech/.

Driving India’s FinTech Future

As the first major outcome of the FinTech CoE, the programme is poised to create a robust pipeline of skilled professionals to drive India’s digital economy forward. By addressing the growing demand for FinTech expertise, IIMB’s initiative aligns with the sector’s rapid adoption and innovation, positioning Karnataka as a global FinTech hub.

For more information, visit iimbx.iimb.ac.in/fintech/.

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