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Securities Industry Essentials

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) training is for people who want to work and begin careers within the financial securities industry. The training course and certification exam covers investment vehicles such as equity and debt securities, alternative investments, investment strategies, basic economic theory, and industry rules and regulations. The curriculum covered in the course is intended to provide the requisite knowledge and a better understanding of the topics tested on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) examination. At the completion of the training course, participants will take the national SIE exam.

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) training runs for 60 hours and employment assistance is included with the program.

GED or high school diploma is required. Must be a Rhode Island resident.

Program Dates
Cohort Dates Times Location
Cohorts 1

March 4 - April 30, 2024 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Hybrid, Warwick
Cohort 2

May 28 - July 16, 2024 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Virtual
Cohort 3 August 26 - October 17, 2024 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Virtual

Cohorts sponsored by Real Jobs Rhode Island.

Recruitment for the 2024 cohorts is closed.

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If interested in applying, please complete our Program Inquiry Form.

*All participants will need to have access to a computer, webcam, internet and a basic calculator (cell phone calculator allowed for course, but not for SIE exam) – equipment will not be provided.

CCRI does NOT conduct credit checks as a requirement for entrance to this program, but most jobs in the financial services industry requiring the SIE license require them. Past issues like defaulting on a loan could prevent a candidate from receiving an offer of employment.
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Cost

 

No charge! This program is free for all that qualify and are accepted.

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Time Commitment

 

60 Hours

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