Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Certificate ProgramLearning Objectives

Learning Outcomes

This program will provide participants with the knowledge they need to work as a securities industry professional. Participants will learn about equity and debt securities, economics, corporate fundamentals, issuing and trading securities. They will develop an understanding of options, investment companies, variable annuities and retirement plans. At the same time, the program prepares participants for the SIE® examination. This program is beneficial to anyone who wants to learn more about the securities industry, even if they do not plan to take the SIE exam. Taking the SIE exam is not required in order to take this program and earn this certificate. However, those who do want to become registered to engage in the securities business must pass the SIE Exam and a qualification exam appropriate for the type of business the individual will engage in. Learn more about the SIE exam here.