Introduction to the Securities Industry - Online

Meet some of the players that comprise the Investment World. This module starts with those who issue securities, takes a look at the people who want to get money from their investments, and then looks at those who manage these investment transactions. Then this module will introduce you to the products that people invest in and how these products are issued or traded. The module wraps up with basic terms and concepts.

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. Access is for 91 days.


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
"The module was well-presented, clear & understandable. It is clear to me now how money & investments work! Before, it was hard for me to understand using other sources (ie. books, etc) - too technical for a layman to understand - but this class was JUST RIGHT!"
  • Introduction to Equity Securities - Online
  • Introduction to Debt Securities - Online
  • Introduction to Indexes
  • Trading Securities in the Secondary Markets - Online
  • Processing Securities Transactions - Online
  • Introduction to the Securities Industry
    Topics covered include:
    • 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
    Duration: 1 hour

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