Training Objectives

• Attain the CISI level 3 Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management
• First step in the CISI’s global wealth management pathway – you can build upon this qualification by progressing to the higher level International Certificate in Advanced Wealth Management
• Free CISI Student membership – become associated with a Chartered professional body and take advantage of an extensive range of benefits
• Access to Associate membership and ACSI designatory letters
• Meets the ESMA appropriate qualification requirementsfor investment advisers
• ICWIM is regulated by Ofqual (on its Regulated Qualifications Framework)

Download the qualification factsheet here.

Training Outline

• The function of the financial services industry, macroeconomics analysis, microeconomic theory and financial markets.
• Financial services regulation, financial crime and corporate governance
• Asset Classes: Cash, property, bonds, equities, derivatives and commodities
• Collective Investment: Investment funds and other investment vehicles
• Fiduciary Relationships: Fiduciary duties, advising clients and determining client need.
• Investment Analysis: Calculating statistics, financial mathematics, fundamental and technical analysis, yields and ratios and valuations.
• Investment Management: Investment services, investment funds, other investment vehicles including structured investment funds, hedge funds, private equity, commodity funds and sukuk investments, risk and return, portfolio construction theories, investment strategies and performance management.
• Lifetime Financial Provision: Retirement planning, protection planning, estate planning and trusts, business tax, personal tax and overseas taxation

Who should attend 

The qualification’s broad focus on wealth and investment management makes it suitable for a wide audience – from new entrants to financial services to professionals already working in the industry who may be interested in diversifying into wealth management. It is an ideal alternative for staff working in wealth management roles who need to demonstrate competence through the achievement of a benchmark qualification and who want to develop an understanding of how to deliver wealth management advice.

The ICWIM meets the needs of those firms who want to ensure that staff are able to provide high-quality advice and the qualification can be included into staff induction programmes

Training Style

The programme is designed to enhance participants’ broad understanding via short lectures, practical examples, and practice questions. Most of the training delivery will be based on the CISI International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management syllabus and the related national regulations. Participants will also benefit from extensive Q&A sessions throughout the course, which can be ideal for general learners and candidates pursuing the respective exam.

Participants will also have access to 50 online revision questions with answers, which can be ideal for candidates pursuing the respective exam.

ICWIM  Assessment

Assessment ICWIM is assessed via a two-hour 100 multiple-choice question exam. The pass mark is 70%. The exam is delivered by Computer Based Testing (CBT). A worldwide network of test centres is available, ensuring flexible scheduling, instant results and ease of completing the exam on screen. Visit cisi.org/cbt to find your nearest cbt centre.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.