Overview of the Course:

• This qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to the financial services industry with a specific focus on investments from a global perspective.
• The award provides an overview of all areas of investment.
• This qualification detail regulation focusing on financial crime, insider trading, and market abuse, and provides candidates with an understanding of ethical behavior and acting with integrity.
• It is the first step/foundation exam for higher level CISI’s qualifications
• It is taken by many practitioners as it is the foundation exam for higher level CISI qualifications.
• Taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)
• The qualification covers key financial principles and products including assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives,
• investment funds, retirement planning, loans, mortgages, and life assurance.
• It explores the broader economic environment in which the financial services industry operates and looks at how economic activity is determined and managed in different economic and political systems.
• Free CISI Student membership

Who should study the International Introduction to Securities & Investment?

• Fresh graduates or final year students and staffs looking to enter the investment industry
• Staffs responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance and accounting, IT, customer service, sales and marketing, and HR and training
• New employees in brokerage, financial planning, investment advisory, wealth management, and asset management industry
• SCA-UAE licensing regime mandates this qualification for:
  – Broker Representative – Compliance Officer
  – Anti-Money Laundering Officer – Internal Controller
  – Trading Manager – Operations Manager
  – Risk Management Officer – Financial Analysts
  – Investment Managers – Chief Investment Officers
  – Promoters, CEOS, Directors, Branch Managers

Benefits of this qualification/certification:

•  Global recognition & High level of competence
• Specialization in the course, Full study resources & CISI Student membership

Pre-requisites: No previous skills or qualifications

Our Training Methodologies:

•  Course Materials from CISI with e-learning portal upon registration
•  Past Questions & Answers review
• Case Studies & Presentation

Exam Formats:

• 1 Hour exam-CBT test-50 MCQ-50 marks
• Pass marks-70%-No negative marking
• Pass rate-60%
• Recommended study-70-80 hours
• Can be taken any time of the year
• Prometric Centers-Dubai & Abu Dhabi
• Result declaration online-within 24 hours

Exam Specification:

Course Fee and Terms & Conditions

• Course fee: AED 2500
• Duration 25-30 hours-4 hours a day/weekend class or 2 hours a day/ weekdays
• Early Bird Discount: A 10% discount when you register 1 month prior to the course’s start date
• Student Discount: A special 20% discount for university students.
• Get a 15% discount, when two or more individuals from the same organization register

Our Trainers
Our faculties are qualified and trained professionals in the field of Taxation, Accounting & Finance.