In support of our strategy, we are harvesting training curriculum covering the PwC audit Last year we reported our average training hours the best practices and lessons learned from per employee for the ifrst time, based on the approach and tools, updates on auditing standards our digital upskilling initiative to apply to the learning tracked in Vantage. This year we’ve and their implications, together with audit risk next wave of emerging skills, such as recently expanded the measure to understand more about and areas for improved quality. Supplemented by launched Environmental, Social and Governance robust local training, this curriculum consistently the balance of those training hours across gender, (ESG) Academy and the evolution of the Inclusive prepares partners and staff for the delivery of line of service and level. This data does not capture Leadership badge portfolio. external courses and conferences nor untracked high-quality assurance services. It uses a blend on-the-job learning. of delivery approaches to support our changing Against the backdrop of our upskilling ambitions ways of working, together with real-time, on-the- and the impact the global pandemic had on face-to- Learning and education to drive quality job support. The content is constantly evolving so face training, over the past year we have reimagined We are committed to high-quality services, a that it continues to be ift for purpose. In 2021, for how our people can learn in new and dynamic ways. commitment that is underpinned by our approach instance, a core training programme focused on Virtual learning is no longer a standalone e-learning to ongoing technical training that has quality at its how teams can build a continuous improvement, or virtual classroom experience. We are now using core. PwC has a robust series of technical training quality culture with targeted learning on fraud a wide range of technologies in concert to create a that is delivered to our people each year based on and going concern risk assessment. Learners unique, immersive experience. Vantage – our online the requirements of the member ifrms in each of our practised and shared best practices as they applied learning platform – is a key enabler of this, providing lines of service. professional judgement and professional scepticism direct, personalised access to a wealth of learning skills, while relfecting on how the right mindset, content from PwC and beyond. For example, our assurance practice offers a project management and remote working practices