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CySEC Certification Examination Preparation Course (Advanced, Basic)

CySEC Certification Examination Preparation Course (Advanced, Basic)

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Highlights

  • Online

  • 32 CPD Units | 32 Hours

  • HRDA Subsidised

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more


Course Overview

With a proven track record, the highly successful EIMF CySEC examination preparation course offers an in-depth coverage of all the required material, preparing participants for the Advanced Level Examination, based on the most recent and updated syllabus.

The examinations require very good knowledge of the Cyprus and European legal framework on the capital markets, and concerns persons who wish to be certified for the provision of Investment Services.

Persons who pass the Advanced Exam can hold positions in all investment services functions in CIFs, while persons who pass the Basic Exam can provide or perform the investment services of reception and transmission of orders and execution of orders within a Cypriot Investment Firm. Moreover, the advanced or basic exam allows people who work in a UCITS Management Company or a VCIC that manages UCITS to provide the service of marketing the units.


Why Professionals Choose the EIMF CySEC Preparation Course

In addition to the most updated and concise material, those attending the EIMF CySEC preparation courses will greatly benefit from:

  • The in-depth expertise of those who deliver the course; the EIMF training team are industry experts with practical knowhow as well as experienced in the delivering of the CySEC exam preparation course.

  • Through their vast experience the training team have designed a very well-structured course to assist participants to comprehend the knowledge and absorb the required knowledge of the syllabus topics as required for the examination - an approximate 92% examination success rate has been observed.

  • A comprehensive study guide created by EIMF based on continuous feedback received from both succeeding and failing candidates

  • Revision questions with answers and references.

  • 7 online mock exams, which have been designed based on feedback to meet the real-life context of the exam and can be attempted as many times as candidates may require, within 90 days (Participants who will attend the Basic Examination Preparation course will be benefited by 3 online mock exams).

  • The EIMF training team provide volunteer support to questions raised post-completion of the preparation courses.


Target Audience of the EIMF CySEC Examination Preparation Course

  • Existing and prospective executives and supervisors of Banks, Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) as well as UCITS and AIF managers

  • Existing and prospective employees of Banks, CIFs as well as UCITS and AIF managers responsible for the provision of investment services

  • Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers and Risk Managers of Banks, Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) as well as UCITS and AIF managers

  • Financial and Professional Services Consultants

  • Professionals joining the finance and professional services sector


Course Focus

  • Passing the exams– the Course focuses primarily on the CySEC study guide for the certification of persons providing Investment Services and employed by Cypriot Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies and Investment Companies of Variable Capital, which is a requirement for the provision of investment services in Cyprus

  • Operating within the legal framework - understanding how best to operate within the applicable Cypriot and European Union legal and regulatory framework and practice, and become a successful player in the European financial arena

  • Attaining the technical knowledge and tools – understanding the regulatory technical tools that are available to operate in the capital markets and enhance your financial strategies and risk management compliance processes


Preparation Material (based on the new syllabus)

All participants (Basic/Advanced) will receive the EIMF preparation booklets that include the presentation notes, glossary of all major terms and revision questions with answers and references. In addition, participants will receive access to 7 sets of online mock exams with a total of 490 practice questions for the Advanced exam, while participants for the Basic exam will receive access to 3 sets of online mock exams with a total of 150 practice questions.


Course Content and Examinations

The assessment structure of the Advanced Certification is a 90-minute examination consisting of 70 multiple choice questions, while the structure of the Basic Certification is a 60-minute examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions.

The content of the Examinations cover the following elements:

Chapter 1: Investment Services Law 2017: Scope/Powers/Offences (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 2: Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 3: Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) and Banks (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 4: Open-Ended Undertakings for Collective Investment (UCI) Laws (2012–2019) (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 5: Alternative Investments(Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 6: The Business of Credit Institutions Laws of 1997–2016 (Advanced)

Chapter 7: The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Laws (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 8: Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) (Basic/Advanced)

Chapter 9: Capital Adequacy Requirements(Advanced)

Chapter 10: European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) (Advanced)

Chapter 11: Recovery and Resolution Laws(Advanced)

Chapter 12: Prospectus Law(Advanced)

Chapter 13: Transparency Laws(Advanced)

Chapter 14: Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation Regulation (2016) (Basic/Advanced)

View more information here for Advanced examination

View more information here for Basic examination


Registration Procedure for Examinations

 In order to register for the CySEC Basic/Advanced examinations, prospective candidates are required to book their exam date through the CySEC website.


Examination Fees

In order to take the examinations, interested individuals are required to pay the CySEC examination fees currently, €200 to take the Basic Examination or €300 to take the Advanced Examination.


Examination Results

Upon completion of the examination, candidates will be notified immediately whether they have passed, and the detailed results of the examination will be sent by email at a later stage.


Read all relevant examination registration information here

Following the examination, successful candidates need to complete the CySEC Registration Form and send it to certifications@cysec.gov.cy in order to become registered in the CySEC Public Registry of Certified Persons. Registration is valid for one year.


CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 32 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

This training course may be approved as an external activity under the new ACAMS recertification category ”non-ACAMS credits” for up to 32 CPD units. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). To read more about the non-ACAMS credits policies and eligibility criteria please click here.


A Self-Study Preference (Advance, Basic)

For those who are unable to attend a course and prefer to self-study, the EIMF offers the opportunity to purchase seven (7) sets of online mock exams that provide a total of 490 practice questions for the Advanced exam, and three (3) sets of online mock exams, that provide a total of 150 questions for the Basic exam.


In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.


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Facilitators

  • Panayiotis Antoniou

    Panayiotis Antoniou

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    Panayiotis Antoniou is a Managing Director at the Global Risk Management and Prudential department of Complyport. He is a professional with 25 years experience in the Financial Sector. He is currently the managing Director of Complyport Global Risk Management and Prudential, a large Advisory Group specialising in prudential risk and Compliance matters for Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds and Payment Institutions. Panayiotis is a holder of CySEC’s AML and Advanced Certificates, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a Chartered MCSI at the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI), a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is also a HRDA accredited trainer. Panayiotis holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from State University of New York, USA, a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Virginia Tech, USA as a Fulbright Scholar, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s in Public Sector Management (MPSM).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When will I receive my invoice?

    The invoice is issued on the day the course starts.

  • What payment methods are accepted?

    Payments can be made by bank transfer, cheque, or credit card.

  • When will my certificate be issued?

    Certificates are issued within 7–10 days after the course has been completed, provided that the invoice has been paid.

  • How can I access my certificate?

    Once your certificate has been issued, you will receive an automated email from Cademy notifying you that it is available.

    Click the Get Your Certificate button in the email to download your certificate.

    You can also access it from your Cademy account:

    1. Log in to your Cademy account from https://cademy.io
    2. Click on My Account from the top-right corner.
    3. From the drop-down menu select My Courses and Bookings.
    4. Choose the relevant course.
    5. Under Participants, click the three dots located next to your name. 
    6. Select Get Certificate.
  • Where can I access the course material?

    To access the course materials, such as presentations and recordings:

    1. Log in to your Cademy account from https://cademy.io
    2. Click on My Account from the top-right corner.
    3. From the drop-down menu select My Courses and Bookings.
    4. Choose the relevant course.
    5. Under Extra Details, you will find all the available course materials.
  • What is the HRDA?

    The Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of Cyprus is a semi-government governmental organisation that supports the development of workforce skills through training and development initiatives. Eligible training programmes approved by the HRDA may qualify for a subsidy, reducing the participation cost for eligible organisations and individuals, subject to the HRDA's terms and conditions.

  • Who is eligible for the HRDA subsidy?

    The HRDA subsidy is available to:

    • Companies registered in Cyprus that are applying for their employees.
    • Unemployed individuals who meet the eligibility requirements (see the FAQ below for required documents).
    • Self-employed individuals registered as self-employed in their ERMIS profile.

    To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course. 

  • What is ERMIS?

    ERMIS is the online platform of the Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of Cyprus, used for managing training programme registrations, participant details, subsidy applications, and attendance records. All participants attending HRDA-approved courses must have an ERMIS profile and use the platform’s attendance register to check in and check out during each course session. https://ermis.anad.org.cy/

  • What is the process for attending an HRDA-approved course?

    To attend an HRDA-approved course, you must:

    1. Register for the course through the EIMF website.
    2. Create the necessary ERMIS profile(s).
    3. Register for the course through ERMIS.
    4. Complete any additional HRDA requirements if you are applying for the subsidy as an unemployed or self-employed individual.
    5. Log onto ERMIS and check in through the relevant attendance register when you join the course session and check out when you leave each course session.

    See the FAQs below for detailed instructions.

  • Is an ERMIS profile required?

    Yes. ALL participants attending HRDA-approved courses must have an ERMIS profile, whether applying for the subsidy or not.

    • Companies applying for the HRDA subsidy for their employees:
    1. The company must have an ERMIS profile as a Legal Entity.
    2. The company must have their Employer role approved on the ERMIS system.
    3. Each participating employee, as well as a company authorised person and the company’s director, must have an ERMIS profile as a Natural Person
    4. The employees' and representatives’ profiles must be linked to the company's ERMIS profile.
    • All Individuals
    1. Must have an ERMIS profile as a Natural Person.

    You can create or access your ERMIS profile here: https://ermis.anad.org.cy/

  • How do I register for an HRDA-approved course through ERMIS?

    After booking your course through the EIMF website, you must also register through ERMIS, provided that the required profile(s) have already been created.

    • If you are registering as an individual:

    You must register through your personal ERMIS profile.

    • If a company is applying for the HRDA subsidy for its employees:
    1. Registration must be completed through the company’s ERMIS profile.
    2. The company profile used for registration must match the payroll company where each participant is employed.

    For example: If your organisation includes multiple companies, make sure each participant is registered under the correct company profile.

    Around one week before the course starts (or immediately after booking if you register less than one week before the course), we will email you the HRDA course details and instructions on how to complete your ERMIS registration.

  • What documents do unemployed individuals need to apply for the HRDA subsidy?

    When registering for the course through ERMIS, you must upload both of the following documents obtained from the Public Employment Service:

    1. A referral for participation in HRDA Multicompany courses (Παραπεμπτικό για Πολυεπιχειρησιακά Προγράμματα της ΑνΑΔ).
    2. An ES19 form confirming that you were unemployed from at least the course start date.
  • What do self-employed individuals need to do to apply for the HRDA subsidy?

    You must update your ERMIS profile:

    1. Log in to your ERMIS profile and select the Self-employed role from the available roles.
    2. Complete and submit the request.
    3. Once your request has been approved, you can register for courses and apply for the HRDA subsidy as a self-employed individual.

    When submitting your request, you must upload one of the following:

    1. A confirmation letter from the Social Insurance Services confirming acceptance of your registration as a self-employed person.
    2. A Confirmation letter from the Social Insurance Services confirming your self-employed status.
    3. Proof of payment of Social Insurance contributions for the most recent quarter (available through SISnet). 
  • Is the check-in and check-out process in ERMIS mandatory?

    Yes. All participants must log onto the ERMIS system and check onto the attendance register when they join a course session and check out when they leave a course session, as HRDA records attendance.

    To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course. Check-ins and check-outs reflect actual attendance.