The Capital Markets Fundamentals Certificate is a comprehensive 25-hour financial training program designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of global capital markets. This certificate combines an introductory survey of capital markets with a focus on securities fundamentals, covering key topics such as money markets, foreign exchange, bond and equity markets, and trading securities in primary and secondary markets.
6 weeks, 25 hours
Online
750 USD
Twice per week (Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday), 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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The global capital markets are expected to surpass $100 trillion by 2025, reflecting the growing importance of financial markets worldwide.
The bond market has seen a 30% increase in issuance over the past decade, driven by low interest rates and government borrowing.
Daily trading volume in the global foreign exchange market exceeds $5 trillion, making it the largest and most liquid market in the world.
By completing the Capital Markets Fundamentals Certificate, participants will:
Gain a foundational understanding of the investment world, including key concepts in the securities industry and capital markets.
Develop the ability to identify and analyze global financial trends, and understand how bonds, equities, foreign exchange, and money market products are traded.
Learn to structure, price, and evaluate financial instruments such as bonds and equities, including the roles of equity participants from both issuer and investor perspectives.
Acquire knowledge of the functions and differences between primary and secondary markets, enhancing the ability to interpret stock quotations and equity listings.
Individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives looking to comprehensively understand global capital markets.
Professionals aiming to acquire essential skills for analyzing financial trends and securities.
Investors seeking to enhance their knowledge of capital markets and trading mechanisms.
Financial analysts and advisors want to deepen their expertise in capital markets.
An overview of capital markets, key participants, and the structure of global financial markets.
Understanding short-term debt instruments, money market dynamics, and the foreign exchange market.
Exploring fundamental financial concepts like the time value of money, bond pricing, and risk assessment in bond markets.
Understanding the equity markets, including the trading mechanisms in both primary and secondary markets.
Detailed exploration of equity and debt securities, focusing on their structure, pricing, and role in capital markets.
Practical insights into how securities are traded in secondary markets, with a focus on the functions of market participants.
This course is affiliated with the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF). Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from both LAU ACE and NYIF. This certificate is a key component of the Global Capital Markets Specialization, which also includes the Capital Markets Fundamentals Certificate and the Capital Markets Professional Certificate.
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A: The course lasts for 6 weeks.
A: The course is delivered online.
A: Classes are held twice per week on either Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A: The course costs $750 USD, with a discounted rate of $500 USD for early bird registration.
A: Yes, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from both LAU ACE and NYIF.
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