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Introduction to Derivatives

Level 4 - Online course with lifetime access


CIFA Education Management Ltd

Summary

Price
£449 inc VAT
Or £74.83/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
140 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
140 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of Achievement - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The CIFA Introduction to Derivatives is an in-depth, entry-level (level 4) certification designed to give financial students and professionals a structured e-learning programme that advances their understanding within the field of investment management.

The suggested study time for the course is 140 hours and it is fully accredited by CPDUK.

CPD

140 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

This course covers the analytics of financial derivatives and risk management, including a range of topics in contemporary finance. Specifically, the certification examines the use of financial derivatives including options, forwards, futures and swaps, as well as credit derivatives in risk management. The focus is on the analytical aspects of derivative products and the practical applications of risk management tools in various contexts.

The Introduction to Derivatives course consists of 10 chapters covering:

Derivatives – An Overview

Underlying Assets

Exchange-Traded Futures and Options

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives

Clearing

Delivery and Settlement

Researching and Constructing Portfolios

Trading, Hedging and Investment Strategies

Selection and Administration of Investments

Regulatory Requirements

Additional Study Support materials such as Webinars and PowerPoint presentations are available for each chapter of the unit at an additional fee.

Who is this course for?

The CIFA Introduction to Derivatives course is suitable for both finance graduates with minimal expertise and specialists active in the working environment.

Requirements

Level 3 qualification or equivalent e.g. A levels.

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Certificates

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - Included

Students will only be issued a Certificate of Achievement after sitting and passing the exam successfully.

*Exam fees are not included in the course fees.

Students will not be charged any additional fees to receive their Certificate upon completing and passing the exam successfully.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.