How Venkatesh Pannirchelvan Built FITA Academy from the Ground Up

In the dynamic world of IT training, few stories stand out like that of Venkatesh Pannirchelvan, the founder of FITA Academy. Established in 2012 in Chennai, FITA Academy was conceived as a solution to a common problem in India’s tech education system: the gap between academic learning and real-world industry skills.

Venkatesh, a professional with more than a decade of experience in global IT companies, envisioned an institution where practical, job-ready skills would take precedence. His belief was simple yet powerful: technical education should be accessible, hands-on, and directly aligned with employer expectations.

Starting from a single training center in Chennai, FITA Academy has grown into a multi-city network with branches in Madurai, Coimbatore, Pondicherry, Tiruppur, and Bangalore. With over 100,000 students trained and more than 3,000 placement partnerships, the academy’s reach and impact are notable.

Venkatesh’s leadership has been defined by innovation and adaptability, with a broader goal of training and supporting up to one million individuals in building their careers in the IT sector. From introducing small batch sizes for personalized mentoring to involving working professionals as trainers, his approach has consistently emphasized practical learning. FITA Academy’s evolution reflects his commitment to making tech education career-focused and future-ready.