Certificate in Investment Management
The aim of Investment Management is to ensure that individuals develop a good understanding of the foundations of investment management: accounting, economics and financial mathematics, as well as of the various asset classes and the financial markets so that they can apply these subjects to the fundamentals of investment management - investment analysis, portfolio management and performance measurement.
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What does the Certificate in Investment Management include?
The Certificate in Investment Management comprises the following units:
 Investment Management
2 hour paper consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
FSA Financial Regulation OR Principles of Financial Regulation
1 hour paper consisting of 50 multiple choice questions
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Key Features - Investment Management
Coverage of the regulatory framework and of the subjects underpinning investment management: economics, financial mathematics and statistics, accounting, taxation & trusts, a grounding in securities and derivatives as well as in-depth coverage of the core subjects of investment analysis, portfolio management, financial markets, performance measurement.
A practical examination which includes accounts, graphs and charts. |
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Entry requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate in Investment Management. Experience in the industry will help candidates relate what they are learning to the job they are doing but it is not a requirement of taking the qualification. Examination entries are accepted from private individuals as well as via an employer.
Syllabus
Information on the current syllabus can be found under the
Certificates Syllabuses page
Certificate in Investment Management Factsheet |
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Studying, Training, Booking your exam
SII's Certificate workbooks are written by investment professionals and trainers with the candidate in mind, using worked examples, self-test questions and revision points. Order your book to start studying NOW
In addition to using the workbook, candidates can train with one of our Accredited Training Providers (ATPs), click here to find your nearest training centre
The certificate is examinable via Computer Based Testing (CBT). Candidates sit their exams at one of the many CBT test centres located worldwide. Candidates receive instant results when leaving the test centre. |
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