Choose your exam

The CISI is widely acknowledged as the main provider of qualifications for the securities and investment industry. It offers a wide-ranging programme of qualifications for employees working in, or aspiring to work in, the financial services industry.

If you already know what exam you want to take and have not yet completed a Qualifications Registration Form, please do so now.


Choosing the right qualification

If you are planning to work in the financial services industry and need help finding the right qualification, our Qualifications Navigator  can help. This is a guide to the various industry roles and the appropriate qualifications.

Qualifications Navigator  provides advice about the current rules for individuals. The Retail Distribution Review will have an impact on the level of qualifications needed by staff dealing with retail clients, and the interactive and pdf navigators will be updated to reflect these new arrangements.  The interactive navigator is currently under reconstruction and will reappear here shortly.

Get more information on your chosen exam

Once you know which programme or qualification matches your area of work, you can find out more by looking at the CISI qualifications & programmes for an overview to view all information available on an exam look it up on the exam details & syllabus page.