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Capital Market Professional Certification Exam

History

Since 2003, when the first professional capital market exams began, more than 3,000 people have been successful in receiving professional certificates in the capital market. In fact, the first basic principles and capital market analysis exam was held on 22/3/82 at the basic principles level with about 600 participants. The number of people who passed this exam was 22. In 2004, according to a contract signed with the Higher Institute of Banking Sciences, it was decided that 5 exams would be held in the year, 4 of which were held in the said year and the fifth one in 2005. The dates of the said exams were as follows:

The second period was held on 22/3/83, the third period on 27/6/83, the fourth period on 06/09/83, the fifth period on 14/12/83, the sixth period on 06/3/84. Also, the seventh period exam was held on 20/08/84, the eighth period on 27/5/85, the ninth period on 07/2/86 and the tenth period on 18/08/86. Due to the increase in the number of candidates and in order to increase the quality of the exam level, the ninth period of the exam was held through this organization by signing a contract, and the tenth period of the exam was held through the Faculty of Management of the University of Tehran. The eleventh (2/27/87), twelfth (8/10/87), thirteenth (2/25/88), fourteenth (8/22/88), fifteenth (3/07/89) and sixteenth (8/14/89) courses were held by the Stock Exchange Organization.

So far, 3,315 people have been certified by this organization, of which 2,169 have received the Securities Fundamentals Certificate, 421 have received the Commodity Fundamentals Certificate, 294 have received the Securities Analyst Certificate, 42 have received the Commodity Analyst Certificate, and 389 have received the Futures Trader Certificate.

Considering the wide range and variety of exams in the future, and also considering the increase in applicants participating in these exams, the Securities and Exchange Organization has established the Office of Professional Certification Affairs. With the establishment of the aforementioned office, extensive changes were made in the quality of the exam, which can be referred to as online registration of candidates, creating an appropriate structure in designing questions, and compiling course syllabi. Among the recent programs of the Office of Professional Certification Affairs is the mechanization of all matters and stages of the exam from registration to the announcement of results. Also, in order to increase the quality of the exam levels, this organization has established an exam committee consisting of knowledgeable and professional individuals, and all matters related to policy-making and regulation to increase the quality of the exams are the responsibility of this committee.

To visit the Capital Market Professional Certifications Department website, click on the following address:
https://testcenter.semedco.ir

 

   Goals

  • Improving the level of analysis, specialized knowledge, and professional competence of capital market participants in order to create an efficient, transparent,
    and professional market.

  • Determining the professional qualification standards required to operate in financial institutions at various levels through the issuance, suspension, revocation,
    and renewal of professional certificates.

  • Monitoring the activities of professional certificate holders and developing professional ethics principles.

  • Preparing a database of professional certificate holders and providing educational and career opportunities for them.

Performance

Carrying out all matters related to professional certifications, monitoring the quality and compatibility of certificates with job objectives, disciplinary actions regarding certificates, and ensuring that all processes are carried out transparently, efficiently, and effectively.
Developing and implementing policies and guidelines for each professional certification, the required processes that must be carried out by each financial institution, including brokerage firms, investment firms, funds, credit rating firms, capital supply companies, etc., in relation to these licenses, as well as implementing procedures to ensure that only suitable and professionally qualified individuals are successful in obtaining these licenses.
Monitoring the license application process, the performance of professional certificate holders and evaluate their performance within the framework of the regulations in order to: (a) provide information, (b) ensure the implementation of laws and regulations, and (c) ensure the maintenance and continuation of the conditions for admission and the acquisition of new conditions within the specified deadlines;
Conduct research and establish contacts with similar domestic and international professional associations and centers and provide suggestions for improving the framework for granting professional certificates, systems and processes and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of existing laws regarding licenses.
Establish an appropriate information system and ensure the correct and efficient dissemination of information related to all activities and issues related to professional certificates.

 

Benefits of certificates

These certificates include a variety of benefits for the volunteer, the employer, and society:

For volunteers

  • Possibility of reaching certain specific job positions

  • Gaining a competitive advantage and improving career prospects and dynamics

  • Increasing communication and the possibility of entering a communication network with capital market professionals

  • Possibility of introducing and identifying the individual to employers and society

 

For the employer

  • Increasing professional competence and business knowledge in an effective and efficient manner

  • Save time and energy for selecting and hiring people

 

For the community

  • Promoting and improving the level of professional knowledge of financial system activists

  • Greater efficiency and transparency of financial markets

  • Increasing the general competence of individuals in relation to current issues in the securities market

  • Establishing criteria to increase the standard level of work processes

 

Benefits of working with

  • Capital Market Principles Test

  • Capital Market Analysis Exam

  • Capital Market Trading Test

  • Securities valuation test

  • Capital Market Institutions Management Exam

  • Undergraduate entrance exam

  • Portfolio Management Exam

  • (For CFA Charterholders) Capital Market Analysis

  • (For CFA Charterholders) Principles of Capital Markets

  • (MBA) Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Capital Markets

 

In order to facilitate and expedite the holding of capital market professional certification exams, the Stock Exchange Information and Education Company has equipped the electronic testing center. In this regard, by purchasing and installing testing software, it has been possible for candidates for capital market professional certification exams to have the opportunity to participate in this exam more times throughout the year.

Candidates can visit the test system at https://testcenter.semedco.ir for more information and to register.

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