PwC's Headstart Program PwC's Academy
Price: AED 60,000
  • Location: Riyadh
  • Duration: 9 Months

    Course details

    PwC's Academy introduces PwC's Headstart Program, a one-of-its-kind program in the Middle East for young, aspiring HR professionals.

    A unique mix of professional qualification and professional experience, this program will increase your HR knowledge with a CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice and will give you the opportunity to apply what you learn through a work placement in PwC's Human Capital team. In addition, you will enhance your business acumen and capabilities through skills based training to help you become a complete HR professional.

    What Will I Learn?

    PwC's HeadstaRt Program is a blend of dynamic classroom learning, skills oriented practical training, and on-the-job learning with a work placement at PwC.

    As part of this program, you will cover:

    • Professional qualification: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ( CIPD) Level 3 Diploma in HR practice 
    • Skills based training: Microsoft Excel, Employability, Essential HR skills, Verbal and written communication skills training 
    • Professional experience: A six month work placement in PwC's Human Capital team 

    At the end of the program, one top achiever will be selected for a full-time position in PwC's Human Capital team.

    Target Audience:

    This program is for individuals with the vision to think differently and the ambition to pursue a career-oriented path to achieve their goals. This program is ideal for you if you want to begin your career in HR. Graduates and school leavers from diverse education backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This program is also suitable for young professionals who want to specialise in HR.

    Entry Requirements:

    You must be minimum 18 years as on 1 October of the year of application.

    Academic criteria: (you must meet one of the below):

    • GCE A Level BBB 
    • CBSE or equivalent 85% 
    • International Baccalaureate 24 points or above 
    • BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma MMM 
    • FBISE grade 12 or equivalent 85% 
    • GCSE 340 UCAS points or equivalent 
    • GPA 3.3 or above 

    Updated on 21 May, 2019

    About PwC's Academy

    PwC Academy is the educational business of the global organisation PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Our goal is to give people greater knowledge, competence and expertise in finance and business. Our foundation is our team of expert professionals, who convey their wealth of knowledge and the practical experience they have gained within leading organisations around the world.
    We offer a variety of training courses covering professional qualifications, financial competencies, and management skills. The courses are based on both the individual experiences of our experts and the best practices of PwC Global. We constantly adapt our courses to meet the needs of modern business and tailor them to our client’s requirements. PwC’s Academies in the Middle East are part of PwC’s growing network of Academies which are present in over 30 countries worldwide. Through the network of PwC’s Academies we continually exchange best practices and successful methodologies to ensure that we are consistently providing industry leading training programmes.

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