Fitch Learning CISI Capital Markets Programme Qualification Success Story As part of our commitment to supporting our employees' career development, we offer students who are selected for the programme an opportunity to earn a professional qualification through the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The CISI is the UK's largest professional body for those working in securities, investment, wealth and financial planning. We have been offering this programme since 2013 and have had success with over 50% of our students passing the exam first time, compared with a pass rate of 34% across the industry. One of our recent students, James Horan, has shared his experience of studying for the CISI qualification. James joined us after graduating from Bristol University with a degree in Economics in Summer 2016. He is currently on our Capital Markets Programme in Investment Banking and will be moving into a full-time position as an Analyst in Global Markets following completion of his two-year rotation. We asked James what was his favourite part about studying for the CISI qualification: "The support that Fitch Learning and Nomura provide is great. As well as being given study materials and access to online courses, we get invited to revision sessions with Fitch Learning tutors which really helped me get a Fitch Learning, the leader in financial training, has been successfully teaching the CISI’s leading Capital Markets Programme (CMP) since 2010. The programme, created by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), is an international benchmark qualification for those working in or seeking a career in capital markets. The CMP provides a comprehensive
understanding of the role and structure of key capital market products, which is essential for anyone wishing to work in this field. Sharon Davis, Operations Director at Fitch Learning comments: “I am delighted that we have seen such a great success rate among our students on the CMP. We have been delivering training on this course since 2010 and have grown to become one of the largest providers of CMP outside of Europe. Our students come from all over the world and include individuals and banks who are looking to upskill their staff in this important area. Our experienced trainers use a mix of teaching techniques including lectures, discussions and case studies to make sure our students are learning and able to apply their knowledge to reallife scenarios.” Fitch Learning's Capital Markets Programme (CMP) is a globally recognised qualification that covers the key concepts of securities, markets and instruments. This programme offers an interactive and structured approach to learning about the modern capital markets, and is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of this area. The CMP has been developed by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), and has been specifically designed to support those who work in or have an interest in working within the financial services industry.
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