Mumbai:  Imarticus Learning enters into a strategic partnership with Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd (Motilal Oswal AMC) to share its industry-leading expertise on Wealth Management through a series of learning programs for its stakeholders. The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in November, 2016 to formalize this partnership.

The specific objective of the collaboration between the parties is to jointly develop industry-oriented learning interventions on Wealth Management and Asset Allocation which will serve as a medium to educate the wealth management ecosystem consisting of investors, current and potential professionals interested in careers in Wealth Management.

 To bridge the skill gap and to create job-ready professionals, Imarticus, with Motilal Oswal AMC as Knowledge Partner, has launched an extensive 400 hour classroom-based diploma program on Wealth Management and Financial Planning. This program will offer certifications along with placements at leading wealth management and financial advisory houses in India.

 For working professionals, Imarticus will also launch an online 150-hour Wealth Management Prodegree with Motilal Oswal AMC as the Knowledge Partner. Our Prodegree places special focus on project-driven learning methodology and mentorship to give candidates a holistic understanding of Wealth Management and financial products.

Imarticus and Motilal Oswal AMC will collaborate to launch a 1-day Investor Awareness Bootcamp for investors to enhance their understanding of financial products and equities as an asset class.

The two parties will also jointly organize a 2-day Executive Development Workshop on Value Investing, which will feature prominent industry leaders who will share their experiences and insights on value investing.

Mr. Aashish P Somaiyaa, MD & CEO of Motilal Oswal AMC said, “There is a huge demand for Wealth Managers in India and yet the industry faces a huge challenge. We will be working closely with Imarticus to ensure a highly practical, industry-endorsed curriculum, replete with case studies with the hope of improving general awareness in the wealth management domain.”

Nikhil Barshikar, Managing Director of Imarticus Learning said, “We are extremely proud of this partnership with Motilal Oswal AMC, who is one of the industry leaders in the asset management space. This platform promises to deliver a whole new set of industry-aligned Wealth Managers who are ready from Day 1 through a rigorous project-driven learning methodology and mentorship.”