The CISI - Certificate in Securities is targeted at employees advising both professional and retail clients in securities.

The full Certificate in Securities consists of two separate Papers. The Regulatory Paper appropriate to the local environment (i.e. the UAE Rules & Regulations Paper or the DIFC Rules & Regulations Paper) and the Securities unit.

The Certificate in Securities syllabus focuses on key concepts and principles relating to the creation, valuation, trading and management of financial instruments, comprehensive coverage of equities, debt securities and prime brokerage including primary and secondary markets enhanced coverage of valuation and accounting analysis as well as the risk/reward relationship of investment strategies.