PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SECURITIES MARKETS (NISM) CERTIFICATION COURSES:

1. MUTUAL FUND INVESTING – NISM SERIES V-A (ONLINE AND OFFLINE):

Some of the highlights of the program are:

  1. Students learn to appreciate the significance of Financial Planning.
  2. Students get a good insight into the characteristics of different asset classes.
  3. Students understand volatility and its relationship with reward.
  4. Students will learn the importance of Volatility, Liquidity and Returns.
  5. Students will understand the need for asset allocation.
  6. Students will understand the different kinds of Mutual Funds and their uses.

2. SECURITIES OPERATIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (SORM) – NISM SERIES VII (ONLINE AND OFFLINE):

Some of the highlights of the program are:

  1. Students understand the role of regulators and the legal framework within which the Capital markets operate.
  2. Students gain a sound understanding of the different market participants and their roles.
  3. Students get a good understanding of the different products traded in the capital markets.
  4. Students learn to appreciate the differences between the Front, Middle and the Back Offices.
  5. Students learn about Margins and how they are used to safeguard market integrity.
  6. Students learn about the Trade Life Cycle and the role of the market participants in the different stages. They will also understand the functions of the back office of a securities firm.
  7. Students understand how Investor Grievances can be redressed.

3. EQUITY DERIVATIVES - NISM SERIES VIII (ONLINE AND OFFLINE):

This program gives a solid foundation on Financial Market Derivatives. Some of the highlights of the program are:

  1. Students learn about the origin of and the need for the financial markets.
  2. Students understand the significance and the need for Hedging.
  3. Students learns about different Derivative tools.
  4. Students will learn the importance of Volatility, Liquidity and Returns.
  5. Students learn about Margins and how they are used to safeguard market integrity.
  6. Students get to understand different kinds of Options and its pricing.
  7. Students get to understand and practically implement simple Option Strategies.
  8. Students gain an understanding of the Operational Mechanism of the Equity Derivatives market.

4. INVESTMENT ADVISER PROGRAM (IAP) LEVEL 1& 2 - NISM SERIES X-A & X-B (LEVEL 1: E-LEARNING & LEVEL 2: HYBRID):

Those taking up these courses will practically be able to learn and implement the below mentioned topics and process.

  1. Learn the basics of investment advisory, steps in the advisory process, making and implementation of financial plan.
  2. Understand how to evaluate different financial products, their suitability and how the recommendation of the same can impact investment risks, returns and strategies in a personal finance environment for investors and prospective investors in the market.
  3. Learn Tax, Wealth and Succession planning for High Networth Individuals.
  4. Get acquainted with Financial planning as an approach to Investing, Insurance, Retirement planning as an aid for advisers to develop long term relationships with their clients.
  5. Understand the Asset Allocation process based on the Life and Wealth Cycle of the investor.
  6. Understand the Securities markets and performance and know the Operational aspects of financial transactions.
  7. Learn the concepts of Personal Financial Planning and Comprehensive Financial Planning.
  8. Understand the Product analysis and selection and also learn the Regulatory and Compliance aspects.

RESEARCH ANALYST - NISM SERIES XV (ONLINE AND OFFLINE):

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as research analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, 2014, individuals employed as research analyst and partners of a research analyst, engaged in preparation and/or publication of research report or research analysis. An associated person shall be required to pass the NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination to fulfill the requirements specified under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014. The certification aims to enhance the quality of services provided by research analyst in the financial services industry.