Best Learning & Development Partner 2025 by Humakina: PwC Academy Luxembourg recognised for learning excellence

Winner of the Best Learning & Development Partner 2025 at the Luxembourg HR Excellence Awards by Humakina, PwC Academy Luxembourg has been recognised for the quality and impact of its learning pathways, its contribution to upskilling and reskilling, and its role in developing future leaders across the country.

In this interview, Etienne Hirsch, PwC Academy Leader, reflects on the significance of this distinction, the concrete advancements delivered in 2025, and the priorities shaping professional learning in 2026.

What does this recognition mean to your team?

The award stands as a testimony of our deepest endeavour at PwC Academy Luxembourg: providing our clients with long-lasting learning journeys that truly make a difference. It echoes our unwavering commitment to Excellence, one of PwC’s core values.

Beyond gratitude, this recognition inspires us to carry on, motivating us to go beyond and continuously raise the bar in everything we do. Above all, it is a celebration of our collective work as a team and of the strong partnership we have built with our clients.

In 2025, what tangible improvement did you bring to learning outcomes or learner experience?

In 2025, teaming with our PwC subject matter experts, we have further developed our thematic offering to support the learning needs of our clients. The new curriculums cover: Derivatives, ESG & Sustainability, PFS for Investment Firms and Specialised PFS, and IFRS.

Overall, over 55 courses have been developed to support the specific learning needs of generalist, specialist and senior management audiences. We have also introduced additional learning modules on regulations, financial instruments, accounting and finance, data & AI and other hot topics.

Furthermore, we have rolled out a new learning management system enabling a more fluid and immersive multi-format learning experience while providing advanced content management features.

Your top 2–3 priorities for 2026?

We are committed to deliver impactful learning experiences for our clients across industries and business models. Our roadmap for 2026 includes the following priorities: pursuing the design of thematic learning curriculums addressing the core business challenges faced by our clients, developing proprietary innovative solutions within and around these curriculums enabling immersive and long-lasting learning experiences, and delivering a seamless, fluid and efficient learning journey to learners across diverse topics and formats for maximum engagement and impact.

One practical tip for HR/L&D leaders to boost learning impact without overloading teams?

Besides compulsory trainings, giving individuals greater autonomy in their learning decisions helps ensure optimal engagement and knowledge acquisition – an approach that fosters effective upskilling and reskilling.

About PwC Academy Luxembourg

PwC Academy Luxembourg is PwC’s dedicated training and development centre, offering technical, regulatory and leadership programmes designed to support individuals and organisations in building the skills needed for a fast-evolving environment. The Academy combines subject-matter expertise, modern learning design and multi-format delivery to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.

PwC Academy Luxembourg is also a vocational training organisation approved by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, applying professional training best practices with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and innovation.

About the “Best Learning & Development Partner 2025” Award

This award is part of the Luxembourg HR Excellence Awards, which recognise organisations and partners driving progress in upskilling, reskilling and leadership development. The category highlights learning specialists who deliver measurable impact and high-quality learning experiences, supporting the development of tomorrow’s workforce.