CISI
    Level 3
    QN: 501/0782/3
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    CISI Level 3 Award for Introduction to Investment

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CISI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 80 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    CISI
    Syllabus Units
    1 Units
    Guided Hours
    80 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

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    Introduction to Securities and Investment

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the financial services industry and the key investment distribution channels within it, distinguishing between retail and professional business
    • Understand the economic environment
    • Understand Financial Assets and Markets
    • Understand how a company is formed and the differences between private and public companies
    • Understand the main types of bonds and the advantages and disadvantages of investing in different types of bonds
    • Understand the major types of derivatives
    • Understand the different types of investment funds
    • Understand financial services regulation and its application
    • Understand investment wrappers, taxation and trusts
    • Understand other retail financial products: loans, mortgages and life assurance

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    501/0782/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CISI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2010