The accounting profession is going through a period of change. A ‘Future Fit’ accounting professional needs to have a good understanding of data science and data analytics to supplement the core accounting expertise.
As an enabler of digital & tech in an organisation, an accounting professional also needs a good understanding of technologies that are transforming businesses around the world.
To ensure that professional accountants are effective, they need to broaden their knowledge base from the application focus that they may traditionally have had, to the understanding of how data creates value for organisations and how they can play an effective role in managing digital transformation.
Options for Digital Specialization
Data Analytics
Data Science
Project Management
Certified Digital Professionals for the Jobs-of-Future
The digital agenda is transforming our lives in many ways. The ways in which we interact and conduct business are radically different from those in the environment of ten, and perhaps even five, years ago. According to the Future of Jobs Report issued by World Economic Forum in 2023, an increased adoption of new and frontier technologies and broadening digital access will drive business transformation and create 69 million jobs-of-future in the next 5 years.
Large scale job growth is expected in education, emerging technologies skills (e.g., AI & machine learning, data science, data analytics, data engineering, project management of digital transformation, and cybersecurity) and digital commerce and trade (including digital marketing, UX design). The growth in non-G20 countries is expected to be about 50% higher than in G20 countries.
Significant opportunities are emerging to develop a rewarding career in digital arena by providing services to global clients remotely.
Jobs of Future Specialization Options
Digital Analytics
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
UX Design
Project Management
How is Our Professional Pathway Different from a Traditional University Degree
The primary focus of our professional education pathway is to develop a job-ready individual who can deliver results from the first day at job. To achieve this objective, our professional education pathway combines classroom study to obtain knowledge with hands-on work experience for an extended period. This combination results in developing a job-ready young professional at the end of the four-year period after high school graduation.
This is materially different from the academic pathway generally followed by universities with its primary focus on knowledge acquisition.
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| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Full Time Study | Full Time Study | Part Time Study | Part Time Study |
| Full Time Study | Internship Experience | Work Experience | Work Experience |
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Two-Step Process to Achieve Our Professional Qualifications
Intermediary Professional Qualification
(2 Year Study)
Digital & Finance Professional (DFP)
Full Professional Qualification Options
(Additional 2.0 - 2.5 Year Study)
Chartered Management Accountant (CMA)
(Additional 2.5 Year Study)
Certified Digital Professional (CDP)
(Additional 2.0 Year Study)
Digital & Finance Professional (DFP)
Digital & Finance Professional (DFP) is a professional designation from ICMA Digital, the digital skills development arm of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan).
In addition to being the first step towards achieving the prestigious CMA designation of ICMA Pakistan or working towards a Certified Digital Professional (CDP) designation from ICMA Digital, DFP is also a stand-alone professional title that provides a stamp of recognition for well-respected professionals in any organisation.
This qualification allows you to add DFP to your name to demonstrate your professionalism, knowledge & experience.
Diploma in Digital & Finance
Diploma in Operational Accounting
Diploma in Digital Skills
Diploma in Professional Success Skills
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Internship
Relevant
Work Experience
for Three Months
Experience the Programme
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Data Analytics Professional Certificate
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Digital Marketing Professional Certificate
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Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
