If you’ve ever thought about a career in banking, investment, or financial services, there’s now a globally recognised qualification you can start working toward right now — and it’s available to students in Dubai.
What is the CISI Level 2 Award in Fundamentals of Financial Services?
The CISI Level 2 Award in Fundamentals of Financial Services is an entry-level qualification offered by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) — one of the most respected professional bodies in global finance. It’s designed for students who want to understand how the financial world works before heading into university or the workforce.
The qualification covers banking, shares, bonds, markets, insurance, foreign exchange, ethics in finance, and retirement planning. The exam is multiple-choice and can be taken at any CISI global testing centre once you feel ready.
Why does it matter for students?
This isn’t just a piece of paper. The CISI qualification serves as a direct entry point into professional finance pathways — from Capital Markets and Corporate Finance to Wealth Management, Compliance, Islamic Finance, and Sustainable Finance. It signals to universities and employers that you take finance seriously.
The CISI has 45,000 members across 100+ countries, with exams taken in over 80 countries. Their partner institutions include Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays Wealth — meaning this qualification is recognised where it counts.
Who is delivering it in Dubai?
Squirrel Education, a CISI Education Partner for 2024–25, is offering the course in Dubai. It’s led by Ben Bolger, a Chartered Wealth Manager, Certified Financial Planner, and Chartered Fellow of the CISI with over a decade of experience in wealth management.
The course includes a 2-day intensive training, 12 months of access to an online learning platform, two full mock exams, a CISI Exam Manual, 24/7 email tutor support, and a 50% discount on the exam fee. As a bonus, students who complete the course also receive free access to the CISI Ethical AI Self-Paced Qualification — valued at 765 AED.
How to get started
For more information or to book, contact Ben Bolger directly at ben@squirreledu.co
Link: https://squirreledu.co
