Advanced Professional Certificate in Investments

About the course

The course covers various aspects of investing, including the different types of securities, portfolio diversification, risk management strategies, and the evaluation of financial assets. Students will learn to make informed investment decisions and develop skills to manage their portfolios.

Course details

The course teaches students about various investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. It covers investment analysis, portfolio management, risk management, and asset allocation strategies to help students make informed investment decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and the impact of economic and market conditions on investment decisions.

After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;

Introduction to Investments:

  • Analyse Investment options.
  • Understand the difference between Real and Financial Assets and the concept of Return and Risk.
  • Understand and apply the principles of Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management.
  • Appraise different Investment Models.
  • Manage Risk in investments.

Security Markets and Security Valuation:

  • Understand the Security Markets and Security Valuation.
  • Understand Financial Statements.
  • Apply Ratio Analysis for Financial Analysis.
  • Understand the Three-step Valuation Method.
  • Familiarise with International Investment Diversification.

Stock Analysis and Valuation:

  • Understand the valuation of Stocks using Macro and Micro Valuations.
  • Understand the use of Absolute Valuation or Discounted Cash Flow methods.
  • Learn concepts in Stock Portfolio Management.

Bond Analysis and Valuation:

  • Understand the nature of Bonds and Bond Yields.
  • Understand the process and techniques of Bond Valuation.
  • Understand What derivatives are and their types.

Understanding Investment in Mutual Funds:

  • Understand the nature of Mutual Funds from an investment perspective.
  • Learn about Portfolio Evaluation.
  • Learn about the work and role of Asset Management Companies.
  • Understand the concept of Behavioural Finance.
  • Understand the working of Stock Market Indexes.

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.

  • CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor
  • Investment Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Financial Planner
  • Wealth Manager
  • Asset Manager
  • Hedge Fund Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Equity Research Analyst
  • Fund Manager
  • Risk Manager





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