What IMS Proschool Pvt. Ltd. does

IMS Proschool Pvt. Ltd. (doing business as Proschool) is an India-based professional certification coaching company founded in 2009 with claimed heritage dating to 1977, headquartered in Mumbai. It delivers training programs for globally recognized finance, accounting, and analytics credentials — including CFA, CFP, ACCA, US CPA, US CMA, CIMA, IFRS, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Business Analytics and Digital Marketing — to commerce graduates, working professionals, and corporate clients. The company is FPSB India's official learning partner for the CFP certification and partners with IMA for US CMA delivery, with NSE Academy also referenced as a partner organization.

The product is delivered through a hybrid model combining 17 physical training centers across India with live online sessions, recorded lectures, study materials, mock exams, and an "Ask Proschool" career-guidance Q&A platform. Instruction is built around a proprietary "active learning system" using case studies, problem-solving and projects, supported by more than 100 expert tutors and a 100% placement assistance program that connects graduates to hiring partners such as JP Morgan, Deloitte, Citibank, ICRA, CRISIL, Accenture, Axis Bank, Capgemini and Tech Mahindra. The company has reportedly upskilled 50,000+ students and trained 10,000+ corporate employees cumulatively.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition fees paid by individual students enrolling in classroom or online variants, with installment payment options. Distribution is sales-led, combining website registration, per-center phone enrollment, content marketing (blog, quizzes, downloadable guides), and SEO. Corporate training for organizational clients functions as a separate B2B vertical. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed and operates a subsidiary, Proschool Skill Development Pvt. Ltd., that handles classroom variants of the program portfolio.

Name

IMS Proschool Pvt. Ltd.

Legal name

IMS Proschool Private Limited

Website

https://proschoolonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMS Proschool (Proschool) is a Mumbai-based professional certification coaching company delivering CFA, CFP, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, IFRS, Financial Modeling, Business Analytics and Digital Marketing courses across 17 Indian centers and online to commerce graduates, working professionals and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Finance and Accounting Certification Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Finance and accounting courses
• Business analytics education
• Corporate training programs
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Courses: Revenue generated from professional certification courses in finance, accounting and analytics including CFA, CFP, ACCA, US CMA, CPA, IFRS, Financial Modeling, and Business Analytics. Course fees are paid for classroom and online variants with potential installment payment options mentioned in terms and conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMS Proschool delivers professional certification training courses in finance, accounting, analytics, and digital marketing through both physical classroom centers and an online learning platform. The company prepares candidates for globally recognized credentials including CFA, CFP, ACCA, US CPA, US CMA, CIMA, and IFRS, along with specialized courses in Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, and Business Analytics, supplemented by placement assistance and mentorship.

Product overview

IMS Proschool is an education technology company offering professional certification courses in finance, accounting, and analytics. The portfolio includes a unified platform of classroom and online learning with courses spanning CFA, CFP, ACCA, US CPA, US CMA, CIMA, IFRS, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Business Analytics, and Digital Marketing. IMS Proschool serves as FPSB India's authorized education provider for CFP and partners with IMA for US CMA. The offering is structured as a multi-course platform with flexible delivery modes (classroom, live online, recorded lectures), integrated placement assistance, mock exams, and mentorship. Additional services include Ask Proschool for career guidance and corporate training programs for enterprise clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Course Professional certification exam preparation for the CFA designation covering investment management, equity research, portfolio management, and financial analysis. Offered across three levels for individuals pursuing careers in investment and finance.
• CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Course Professional certification preparation for the CFP credential covering financial planning, wealth management, estate planning, and investment advisory. Delivered through IMS Proschool's official partnership with FPSB India.
• Financial Modeling Course Course on corporate valuation, derivatives, financial modeling, and international regulations using Excel, SQL, and other analytical tools. Designed for individuals pursuing finance and valuation careers.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Course Professional certification preparation for the ACCA qualification covering financial reporting, auditing, taxation, risk management, and business analysis. Structured across Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional levels.
• US CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Course Professional certification preparation for the US CPA designation awarded by AICPA. Covers Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Regulation, and a discipline paper (Business Analysis and Reporting, Information System and Control, or Tax Compliance and Planning).
• US CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Best exam pass rates at CFA, CFP, ACCA, US-CMA certifications

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FPSB IndiacoreOthersIMS Proschool is FPSB's official learning partner for CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification in India. FPSB India is the professional body that awards the CFP certification globally.
• NSE AcademyminorOthersNSE Academy is referenced as a partner organization for certain courses and certifications. NSE Academy Ltd. is a registered trademark holder mentioned in the disclaimer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EduPristine: India-based provider of finance, accounting, and analytics certification training (CFA, CFP, CPA, ACCA, financial modeling, business analytics). Overlapping course catalog and learner profile with IMS Proschool, with similar sales-led, classroom-plus-online delivery.
• Zell Education: India-based finance and accounting certification coaching (CFA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) with both classroom and online delivery. Directly comparable to IMS Proschool in target learner (commerce graduates and working professionals), certification portfolio, and sales-led GTM.
• TimesPro: India-based professional skilling arm of the Times Group offering finance, analytics, and management certification programs. Directly comparable in finance certification focus, corporate training channel, and Indian geography.
• Henry Harvin Education: India-based training provider offering finance, accounting, and business analytics certification courses with classroom and online delivery. Comparable in target learner, course portfolio, and sales-led motion.
• Imarticus Learning: India-based professional education company offering CFA, FRM, CFP, CPA, and analytics programs with placement support and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable certification mix, target audience, and center-plus-online model.
• WallStreet School (WSS): India-focused training institute specializing in financial modeling, investment banking, CFA, and business analytics for graduates and working professionals. Closely comparable niche within the same exam-prep and finance-skills category.

Broad incumbents

• upGrad: Large, well-funded Indian EdTech offering a broad portfolio including finance, analytics, and digital marketing programs. Comparable content categories but operates as a much wider platform with significant capital, university partnerships, and online-first scale.
• Simplilearn: Global digital-skilling provider (now part of Blackstone-backed upGrad) offering PMP, Six Sigma, cloud, and finance/analytics certifications. Overlaps with IMS Proschool on certification prep but covers a much broader professional-skills portfolio and is primarily online.

Regional players

• Besant Technologies: India-based IT and finance training institute with classroom centers primarily in South India. Comparable in finance/analytics training delivery but more regional, IT-leaning, and less focused on global finance certifications.

Emerging players

• Finology Ticker Plus / Finlearn: India-based stock-market and finance education provider with online courses and a younger learner base. Partial overlap with IMS Proschool on finance/investing education but with a more retail-investor focus and online-first delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IMS_Proschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/proschoolonline

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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