CISI Certification

CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment (International)

Build a strong foundation in financial markets, securities, investment products, and the role of the financial services industry.

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14 Live Sessions

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English & Arabic Bilingual Delivery

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Online Learning

Course Overview

This course provides comprehensive preparation for the CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment (International) certificate. It introduces learners to the structure of the financial services industry, the main types of financial assets, investment markets, economic influences, regulation, ethics, and the basic principles of risk and return.
The program is designed to simplify financial market concepts and help candidates understand how securities and investment products work in practice. It also supports learners with exam-focused preparation, practice questions, mock exams, and revision guidance to improve confidence before sitting the CISI exam.

Who This Course Is For

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Candidates preparing for the CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment exam

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Professionals entering the financial services industry

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Bank employees and relationship officers

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Investment, brokerage, and wealth management support staff

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Compliance, operations, and customer-facing financial services professionals

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Students and graduates seeking a foundation in securities and investment

What You Get

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Full LMS Access

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Question Bank

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Mock Exams & Simulations

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Simplified explanations of complex financial concepts

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Cheat Sheets & Summary Notes

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Exam Techniques & Strategies

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Continuous Support & Guidance

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Recorded Video Sessions

What You Will Learn

• The role and structure of the financial services industry
• Main financial markets and their participants
• Equities, bonds, derivatives, funds, and other investment products
• Risk, return, diversification, and basic investment principles
• Economic factors affecting financial markets
• Regulation, ethics, and professional standards in financial services
• Key concepts required for the CISI exam

Exam Information

Exam Details

This multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam is computer-based, consists of 50 questions, and lasts 1 hour. We recommend a minimum of 80 hours of study, and upon successful completion, you will be awarded 4 CPD hours. Your exam may contain up to 10% additional trial questions.

Question Distribution by Chapter

  • Chapter 1: Introduction — 3 questions
  • Chapter 2: Economic Environment — 3 questions
  • Chapter 3: Equities/Stocks — 9 questions
  • Chapter 4: Bonds — 7 questions
  • Chapter 5: Other Financial Assets — 5 questions
  • Chapter 6: Derivatives — 4 questions
  • Chapter 7: Investment Funds — 6 questions
  • Chapter 8: Financial Services Regulation — 5 questions
  • Chapter 9: Other Financial Products — 5 questions
  • Chapter 10: Financial Advice — 3 questions

Pass Mark / Pass Rate

The current pass rate for this exam is 54% and the pass mark is 70%. The exam grades are as follows:
  • Pass with merit (46 - 50 marks)
  • Pass (35 - 45 marks)
  • Fail (0 - 34 marks )

Choose Your Learning Path

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Self-Paced (On-Demand)

Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace.

  • 250 AED
  • 300 Questions
  • 8 recorded videos available
  • Study anytime
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Fast Track

Accelerated live learning for faster results.

  • 400 AED
  • 300 questions
  • 5 sessions
  • Live online sessions
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Premium Track

Complete guided preparation with maximum support.

  • 650 AED
  • 8 sessions
  • 500 questions
  • One-to-one session for 2 hours
  • Live online sessions
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