The following is a list of securities examinations and the organizations that offer them.
Africa
The Securities Industry Training Institute East Africa (SITI) was conceptualized in 2008 to standardize and administer market education for the East African region. It is a joint effort involving the region's Central Depository & Settlement Corporation Ltd (CDSC) and the following exchanges: Uganda Securities Exchange Ltd (USE) Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange Ltd (NSE) Tanzania's Dar-es-Salaam Stock Exchange Ltd (DSE) the Rwanda Stock Exchange. Ethiopia Institute of Financial Studies (EIFS) training program Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Securities Courses Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) semi-annual Stock-brokering Exams Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) offers a few certificate programs including: Module 1: The role and responsibilities of compliance officers in the capital market Module 2: Compliance risk based monitoring programmes Module 3: Conduct of business obligations of a broker dealer firm Module 4: Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing Module 5: Capital market operations South Africa: The South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM) offers the specific technical exams required with regard to the "Regulated Positions" of trader, compliance officer, and settlement officer, at the JSE Stock Exchange, JSE Debt Market, South African Futures Exchange, AltX, and STRATE. SAIFM also offers the "Registered Persons" examinations, required for licensing as financial market "practitioners" on the various exchanges, selecting from 8 according to the requirements of the exchange for the specific function; the typical roles here are investment advisor and fund manager. (Additional to these, it offers various training courses and workshops.) The South African Institute of Stockbrokers administers the six exams required to become a qualified stockbroker, so as to manage a member firm of the JSE; other requirements are 3 years' work experience, and specified education.
Asia Pacific (ASEAN Plus Three)
Indonesia
Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Educational Programs
IDX Basic Education Program
IDX Intermediate Education Program
IDX Advance Education Program
The Indonesia Capital Market Institute (TICMI) / The Committee For Capital Market Professional Standards (PSPPM) Wakil Perantara Pedagang Efek (WPPE) / Broker Dealer Representative Wakil Manajer Investasi (WMI) / Investment Manager Representative Wakil Penjamin Emisi Efek (WPEE) / Underwriter Representative Ahli Syariah Pasar Modal (ASPM) / Shariah Capital Market Professional
Singapore
Singapore College of Insurance (SCI)
Malaysia
The Securities Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia) provides an overview of licensing/certification in the country for those who deal in securities, derivatives, financial planning, etc.
For actual exam detail, see SIDC
Module 6: Stock Market and Securities Law
Module 7: Financial Statement Analysis and Asset Valuation
Module 9: Funds Management Regulation
Module 10: Asset and Funds Management
Module 11: Fundamentals of Compliance
Module 12: Investment Management and Corporate Finance
Module 14: Futures and Options
Module 16: Rules and Regulations of Futures and Options
Module 17: Securities and Derivatives Trading (Rules and Regulations) Module 18: Securities and Derivatives Trading (Products and Analysis) Module 19: Advisory Services (Rules and Regulations) Module 19A: Advisory Services (Rules and Regulations) - Part A Module 19B: Advisory Services (Rules and Regulations) - Part B
China
ATA
For Futures Practitioners: China Futures Association Futures Practitioner Exam Futures Analyst Exam
Hong Kong, S.A.R.
The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) Joint Programs with HKSI Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The City University of Hong Kong
India
National Institute of Securities Markets
National Stock Exchange of India NCMP Certified Market Professional
Bombay Stock Exchange Training & Certification
Japan
Core Knowledge Inc
Japanese Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) FINRA Series 47
Philippines
Securities Representative Certification Exam (SRCE) Associated Persons Certification Exam (APCE) The Investment Company Representative Certification Program (ICRCP)
Thailand
Securities Analysts Association (SAA)
Cambodia
Financial Institute of Cambodia (FIC)