Introduction to the Securities Industry - Online

This online course provides a broad perspective of the workings of Wall Street and the securities industry. It focuses on the products, markets, vocabulary, and players. Essential for newcomers to the securities industry, this course is also helpful to industry employees facing increased responsibilities.

This is the same content as Module 1 of the online course 'Fundamentals of the Securities Industry'

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer.


Newcomers to the securities industry, traders, salespeople, back office professionals, staff assistants, compliance staff, auditors and IT professionals.
Students will be able to:
  • Gain a basic understanding of the investment world and the Securities Industry
  • Understand the role of Primary and Secondary Markets
  • Understand the process of a Public Offering
Introduction to the Securities Industry
  • Gain a basic understanding of the investment world and the Securities Industry
  • Understand the role of Primary and Secondary Markets
  • Understand the process of a Public Offering