Description

Course Name: Certificate in Financial Analysis, Investment and Valuation

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BAF/CFAIV/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Financial Analysis, Investment and Valuation course is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills in investment management, financial analysis, and portfolio management. The course covers topics such as ethics and professional standards, quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance, equity and fixed income analysis, derivatives, alternative investments, portfolio management, and wealth planning.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Ethical and Professional Standards: Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, Ethical decision-making in finance, Global investment performance standards (GIPS), Fiduciary duties and responsibilities, Regulatory and compliance considerations, Case studies in ethical dilemmas

Module 2: Quantitative Methods: Time value of money concepts, Probability and statistics for finance, Hypothesis testing and regression analysis, Sampling and estimation techniques, Correlation and covariance analysis, Applications in portfolio management and risk assessment

Module 3: Economics: Microeconomics principles, Macroeconomic concepts, Supply and demand analysis, Monetary and fiscal policy, International trade and currency exchange, Economic indicators and their impact on financial markets

Module 4: Financial Reporting and Analysis: Understanding financial statements, Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement analysis, Ratio and financial performance analysis, Revenue recognition and accounting policies, Inventory and fixed asset valuation, Analysis of financial reporting quality

Module 5: Corporate Finance and Portfolio Management: Capital budgeting and investment decision-making, Cost of capital and capital structure, Dividend policy and financing decisions, Working capital management, Portfolio theory and asset allocation, Risk and return analysis, portfolio performance measurement

Module 6: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternative Investments: Equity valuation techniques, Fixed income securities and bond analysis, Derivatives instruments (options, futures, swaps) and their valuation, Alternative investments (real estate, commodities, hedge funds), Risk management using derivatives, Investment strategies and applications

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.