Aptech set up new academy to bridge skills-gap in BFSI sector

Aptech is setting up the Aptech Banking & Finance Academy with an aim to fill the predicted skill deficit in the BFSI sector. “According to National Skill Development Corporation, the BFSI sector will witness creation of 1.5 million new jobs by 2016-17. Lack of skilled human resource is one of the biggest impediments to the projected growth of the sector. With the newly launched Banking & Finance Academy, Aptech has taken up the challenge to fill this deficit,” the education company said. [caption id=“attachment_2351550” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Reuters[/caption] The Aptech Certified Banking Specialist (ACBS) programme offered by the Aptech Banking & Finance Academy has been designed to offer new age banking skills in front office and banking operations. After completion of course, young professionals can get a job in sales, relationship management or core banking operations profile with skills to work as a Certified Banking Specialist. “BFSI is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. We have taken up this mission to fill this skill deficit in the industry by empowering 5000 people every year with the skills required by a Certified Banking Specialist," said Anuj Kacker, Executive Director, Aptech Ltd. The course will be initially offered in select 21 centres this year but will be expanded to 100 centres by next year. The company also plans to add more programmes for other financial services sectors under the same course.