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IIM Bangalore Opens Applications for Government-Backed FinTech Certificate Programme

Participants progress through a six-month Foundation tier followed by a three-month Advanced tier subsidised by a Karnataka government grant

Overview

  • The programme is offered through IIMBx’s digital learning arm within Karnataka’s Centre of Excellence in FinTech and is led by Professor G. Sabarinathan
  • Applications are open from August 11 to September 14 with blended asynchronous delivery including recorded lectures, live sessions, phased material releases, and Kannada and English transcripts
  • Subsidised fees under a state grant aim to widen access for early-career professionals and support women returning to the workforce after career breaks
  • Curriculum spans business strategy, finance, accounting, product management, regulation and key FinTech segments such as lending, payments, insurance and wealth management
  • The launch forms part of Karnataka’s Skilling and Training pillar to equip early-career talent for diverse roles in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector