Benefits

• It opens the door of opportunity to all those who aspire to work in the financial services industry, irrespective of their background and previous work experience.
• It provides a basic qualification with an attractive terminal value for employees working in, or aspiring to work in the financial services industry.
• It gives holders a cutting edge with prospective employers as the qualification carries the emblem of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, and the Institute’s reputation and track record.
• Upon successful completion of the Professional Diploma, candidates can proceed to the CIS professional qualification scheme. They also qualify for exemption from Level 1 of the CIS professional examination.
• It gives opportunity to build a solid foundation before proceeding to the professional qualification scheme.

This program is also an ideal fit for anyone who wants to pursue a career in Securities and Investment, but needs a more preparation time to hone the skills needed to successfully complete the Professional (ACS) Qualification Scheme.

Structure

In order to become an CIS holder you must complete stage 1 and stage 2 of the CIS examination. In addition to successfully completing both levels of the qualification, you must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, one of which must be post-qualification. There are two levels to the CIS qualification and there are two examination sittings per year in March and September.