We create Stock Market

Professionals
About Us
ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning, an Initiative of ICICI Securities Ltd., is one of
the leading providers of education on Capital Markets. With this initiative we aim to
partner you in your quest to provide practical knowledge and insights to your
students on the rapidly evolving and dynamic Financial Market.

Though the Financial sector has seen an exponential growth in the last decade, the
increase in the number of finance professionals that meet the industry expectations
has not been equivalent. Through ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning, we intend
to bridge this gap and create professionals whose knowledge and acumen scales
new heights.

As a part of this quest to deliver financial knowledge we bring to you certification

programmes which impart in-depth learning on Stock Markets, Derivatives, Trading
Strategies and more.

Through these certification programmes, your students will not only sharpen the
basic concepts but also master in the skills of Trading & Investing in Capital Markets
with an objective of meeting industry expectations.

More than 10000 students and professionals have acquired practical knowledge through
these programmes in last 1 year.
Our Edge
√ Practical Learning Oriented Pedagogy

By embossing 10+ years of domain expertise of

ICICI Securities Ltd. in Capital Markets on
extensively researched cases and illustrations in the
PRACTICAL
course structure, we have fostered the learning
LEARNING
process through the stages of concept
building and contemporary trading
applications for a highly practical REAL MARKET
CASE STUDY
and in-depth learning
experience. CONCEPT
BUILDING

√ Industry Experts as Faculty

Learning from highly qualified and experienced

Industry Practitioners having a domain expertise
and a natural flair to teach.

√ Practical Learning

Acquiring Practical Knowledge through

• Real Market Case-study, Illustrations and Research Reports
• Highly researched study material designed by experts
• Real-time/Simulated online trading demonstration and access to
live markets
 √ Enhancing Industry Acceptance

Certification from one of the most trusted brands for building a competitive
edge and enhancing industry acceptance.

Grade Certification will be awarded after successful completion of:

• Classroom Sessions
• Live/Simulated Practical Sessions and Tests

√ Revision Facility

Special revision facility will be offered through upto 6 months

from the date of completion of the programme.

Our Flagship Programme
Stock Market Pro
About the Programme
Stock Markets Pro is our Flagship Certification Programme that focuses on practical
learning of investing/trading in Stock Markets.
The programme not only sharpens the basic concepts of investing in stocks and
trading in derivatives but also masters the trading skills through application of
Research Recommendations, Fundamental & Technical Analysis and Advanced
Derivative Trading Strategies.

Training Process:
The programme has a series of Classroom Sessions, Revision Sessions, Guest
Speaker Sessions and Examinations.

Skill Level after Completion:

Advanced

Extensive Domain Skill Enhancement in:

Equity Research, Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis,
Derivatives Analysis,Derivatives Trading, Equity Advisory

Duration:
70 to 75 hours

Curriculum
Module 1: Stock Investing/Trading
• Insights of Equity Markets/Stock Markets
• Understanding Art of Investing in Equity Markets through Real Market Case Studies
• Understanding Sensex, NIFTY and other indices
• Analysis of Corporate Actions
• Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Techniques
• Valuations using Price Multiples Approach
• Capturing Market Opportunities
• Tax implications on Short-term Earnings
• Introduction to Fundamental and Technical analysis
• Understanding Online Platforms for Trading

Module 2: Fundamental Analysis

• Understanding basics of Fundamental Analysis, importance & various approaches to
Fundamental Analysis

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

 • Understanding the difference between Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis
• Application of Fundamental Analysis in Stock Markets
• Analyst’s Approach to Fundamental Analysis
- Economic Analysis, Industry, Business Life Cycle Stage, Company, Ratio Analysis
• Indepth Analysis to arrive at an Investment Decision through:
- Price Multiple Approach
√ Industry Comparison
√ Peer Comparison
√ Historical Comparison
√ Justified Multiple Analysis
- Dividend Discount Model Valuation approach
√ Free Cash flow to Firm Valuation
√ Free Cash flow to Equity Valuation
Module 3: Futures & Options
• Building the concepts of Derivatives: Futures & Options Trading
• Application of Derivatives: Arbitrage, Hedging, Speculation
• Understanding concepts of Margins, Mark to Market & settlement for
Effective Trading
• Option payoff diagrams, Pricing and Analytics
• Basic strategies in Bullish and Bearish Markets
• Interpretation of Option Greeks Delta, Gamma, Vega & Theta
• Exhaustive analysis and interpretation of Mark Indicators such as Open Interest,
Roll-Over, Roll-Over Costs, Long & Short Roll Over, Put Call Ratio, Volatility &
Implied Volatility
• Strategies based Risk Appetite in Volatile Markets & Range-Bound Markets,
Strangles & Straddles
• Strategies based on a combination of Risk Appetite & Market View, Spreads,
Covered Option Strategies
• Unleashing Trading Strategies under different market conditions

Module 4: Technical Analysis

• Conceptual understanding of Technical Analysis
• Components of Technical Analysis
• In-depth Market Trend Analysis & Interpretation of Chart Patterns
• Application of Moving Averages, MACD, RSI, Indicators for prompt Buy/Sell
Decision making
• Entry, Exit and Holding in various Market conditions for appropriate decision making
• Steps to apply Technical Analysis in Capital Markets
• Practical exposure to Technical Analysis tools

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

Our Workshop Based Programmes
Derivatives Specialist
About the Programme
The programme practically undertakes a guided tour of complex world of Futures &
Options. In the process students will be able to understand Derivatives from an
Analyst point of view and also construct Derivative Trading Strategies suitable for
various market conditions.

Skill Level after Completion:

Advanced (Specialist in Futures & Options)

Building Expertise in:

Derivatives Analysis, Derivatives Trading

Duration:
18 hours

Curriculum

• Building the concepts of Derivatives: Futures & Options Trading

• Application of Derivatives: Arbitrage, Hedging, Speculation
• Understanding concepts of Margins, Mark to Market & settlement for
Effective Trading
• Option payoff diagrams, Pricing and Analytics
• Basic strategies in Bullish and Bearish Markets
• Interpretation of Option Greeks Delta, Gamma, Vega & Theta
• Exhaustive Analysis and interpretation of Market Indicators such as Open Interest,
Roll-Over, Roll-Over Costs, Long & Short Roll Over, Put Call Ratio, Volatility &
Implied Volatility
• Strategies based Risk appetite in Volatile Markets & Range-bound Markets,
Strangles & Straddles
• Strategies based on a combination of Risk appetite & Market view, Spreads, Covered
Option Strategies
• Unleashing trading strategies under different market conditions

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

 Stocks & Derivatives Foundation
About the Programme
The certification programme builds a strong foundation for
Equity Investing and trading in Futures & Options.

Skill Level after Completion:

Foundation

Creating a Strong Platform for:

Equity & Derivatives Advisory, Relationship Management

Duration:
18 hours

Curriculum
Module 1: Equity Investments/Trading
• Insights of Equity Markets/Stock Markets
• Understanding Art of investing in Equity Markets through Real Market Case Studies
• Understanding Sensex, NIFTY and other indices
• Analysis of Corporate Actions
• Risk management, Risk Mitigation Techniques
• Valuations using Price Multiples Approach
• Capturing Market Opportunities
• Tax Implications on Short-term Earnings
• Introduction to Fundamental and Technical analysis
• Understanding Online Platforms for Trading
Module 2: Fundamental Analysis
• Understanding basics of Fundamental Analysis, importance & various approaches to
Fundamental Analysis
• Understanding the difference between Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis
• Application of Fundamental Analysis in Stock Markets
• Analysts Approach to Fundamental Analysis
- Economic analysis, Industry, Business life cycle stage, Company, Ratio Analysis

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

• Indepth Analysis to arrive at an Investment Decision through:
- Price Multiple Approach
√ Industry Comparison
√ Peer Comparison
√ Historical Comparison
√ Justified Multiple Analysis
- Dividend Discount Model Valuation approach
√ Free Cash flow to Firm Valuation
√ Free Cash flow to Equity Valuation

Module 3: Futures & Options

• Building the concepts of Derivatives: Futures & Options Trading
• Application of Derivatives: Arbitrage, Hedging, Speculation
• Understanding concepts of Margins, Mark to Market & settlement for
Effective Trading
• Option payoff diagrams, Pricing and Analytics
• Appropriate strategies in Bullish and Bearish Markets
• Interpreting Open Interest, Put Call Ratio, Roll-Over and Volatility Market Indicators
• Live Trading/Simulations on Futures and Options

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

 Pillars of Equity Investments

About the Programme

Pillars of Equity Investments is a tailor-made certification programme for students
intending to acquire practical knowledge in Stock Investing & Trading.

Skill Level after Completion:

Foundation

Creating a Strong Platform for:

Equity Advisory, Relationship Management

Duration:
14 hours

Curriculum
• Insights of Equity Markets/Stock Markets
• Understanding the Art of Investing in Equity Markets through Real Market Case Studies
• Understanding Sensex, NIFTY and other indices
• Analysis of Corporate Actions
• Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Techniques
• Valuations using Price Multiples Approach
• Capturing Market Opportunities
• Tax implications on Short-term Earnings
• Introduction to Fundamental and Technical Analysis
• Understanding basics of Fundamental Analysis, importance & various approaches to
Fundamental Analysis
• Understanding the difference between Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis
• Application of Fundamental Analysis in Stock Markets
• Analysts Approach to Fundamental Analysis
- Economic analysis, Industry, Business life cycle stage, Company,
Ratio analysis
• Understanding Online platforms for Trading

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

Testimonials

The course was relevant and was successful in generating interest in this field.
The faculty is excellent.”
- Rahul Mukherjee
MDI, Gurgaon. Batch 2011-2013

“It was an extremely helpful programme. The experience of the faculty has helped
us to get a practical view of investing.”
- Soumya Agrawal
MDI, Gurgaon. Batch 2011-2013

“I always wanted to invest. This programme has given me sufficient knowledge,

motivation and impetus to invest. Thank you very much for conducting
this programme.”
- Manasa Malipeddi
MDI, Gurgaon. Batch 2011-2013

“It was great to learn the basics of Capital Markets.”

- Amrit Keyal, Management Student
FMS, Delhi. Batch 2010-2012

“The programme is comprehensive.”

- Ankur Jarora
FMS, Delhi. Batch 2010-2012

*Please Note: Curriculum is subject to upgradation and revision

 Our Modes of Training
Classroom Training

√ At College Campus
√ At ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning

Webetorial

√ Live Online Classroom Learning

How can the Institute/College/University associate with us?

• Workshop Based Learning
• Curriculum Integration
• Joint-Certification

Contact Us

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I-Sec and affiliates accept no liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any actions taken in reliance thereon. These programmes are not job oriented courses and
do not guarantee any jobs with ICICI Securities or ICICI Group.