HRD Corp Registered Course/Programme No.: 10001162894
Qualified CMSRL holders can learn ONLINE to become a dual-licence holder for dealing in securities and derivatives.
The Certified Capital Market Professional: Dealing in Derivatives for Dealer’s Representative programme (CCMP – Dealing in Derivatives), previously known as Dual Licensing Fast Track Learning Programme (DLFT), comprises the following three (3) components: (i) e-learning programme, (ii) trading simulation and (iii) assessment.
The CCMP – Dealing in Derivatives is a self-directed e-learning programme offered via the SIDC Learning and Assessment Management System (LAMS) platform comprising six (6) modules. The CCMP – Dealing in Derivatives is designed as a learning tutorial covering the knowledge and skills relevant for qualified Capital Markets Services Representative’s License (CMSRL) holders for dealing in securities, who are seeking to be additionally licensed for dealing in derivatives. The CCMP – Dealing in Derivatives trading simulation which is also offered via the SIDC LAMS platform, will provide candidates with the opportunity to apply and practice what they have learned as it mirrors the actual trading platform.
Upon completion of the e-learning programme and the trading simulation in accordance with the number of modules, recommended learning and simulation hours, participants will be better prepared to undertake the assessment. Candidates must complete the e-learning programme component and the trading simulation before being allowed to access the assessment.
Programme Fee:
RM550
(fee is not inclusive of 8% SST)
Kindly be informed that the introductory price of RM300 for this programme will end on 31 December 2023 and will be increased to RM550 effective 1 January 2024. Click here to read the full announcement.
Programme Objective
The programme aims to assist the participants towards becoming competent Capital Markets Services Representative’s License (CMSRL) holders for dealing in derivatives by facilitating the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and abilities of the prescribed learning outcomes and learning areas covered in the Programme Outline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this e-learning programme, participants will be able to:
- Describe basic concept and mechanism of derivatives market;
- Identify key features, users and risks associated with investing in derivatives market;
- Explain the dealing in derivatives offences in relation to Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA) and Guideline on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing for Reporting Institutions in the Capital Market;
- Describe the key components, features and the risks and benefits involved in trading with futures, options, CFD, forward and options contracts;
- Apply appropriate strategies in trading futures, options, forward, swaps and CFD;
- Determine appropriate charts, fundamental and technical indicators to interpret price movement and volume as well as the impact of economy, monetary and fiscal policies in derivative trading;
- Explain the trading and settlement process in derivatives;
- Implement Know Your Client (KYC) procedures in derivatives trading; and
- Explain the ways to manage derivatives deals in line with the rules and regulations of derivatives trading.
Competency Level
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The Certified Capital Market Professional: Dealing in Derivatives for Dealer’s Representative programme is conducted online via SIDC’s Learning and Assessment Management (LAMS) platform and comprises the following three (3) components:
- e-Learning Programme: Total Recommended Learning Hours is 8 hours (480 minutes)
- Trading Simulation Programme: Total Recommended Simulation hours is 0.5 hours (30 minutes)
- Assessment (Online with Remote proctoring)
Minimum two (2) years of experience as Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) holder for Dealing in Securities.
Completion of the programme is upon fulfillment of the requirements below:
- Completion of the e-learning programme;
- Completion of the trading simulation; and
- Passing the programme assessment
i. e-Learning Programme: Total Recommended Learning Hours is 8 hours (480 minutes) and comprises the following 6 modules:
| Module | Title | Recommended Learning Hours |
| Module 1 | Overview to Derivatives | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| Module 2 | Futures | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Module 3 | Options | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Module 4 | Over-the-Counter Derivatives: CFD, Forward and Swaps Contracts | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Module 5 | Technical and Fundamental Analysis | 0.5 hours (30 minutes) |
| Module 6 | Derivatives Regulatory Requirements, Trading and Settlement | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
ii. Trading Simulation Programme: 0.5 hours (30 minutes)
iii. Assessment (online with remote proctoring): 1 hours (60 minutes)
E-Learning Programme Outline
Module 1: Overview to Derivatives |
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| Overview | Overview to Derivatives is the first module of the Certified Capital Market Professional: Dealing in Derivatives for Dealer’s programme. Participants will discover the concept of derivatives, uses of derivatives instruments and risk associated in the derivatives market in this module.
This module consists of two (2) topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Module 2: Futures |
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| Overview | This module is designed to introduce the participants to futures contracts by outlining their key features, benefits and risks in futures trading and futures trading strategies.
This module will cover the following three (3) topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Module 3: Options |
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| Overview | This module exposes the participants to options contracts starting with the concept of options, options valuations and the pay-off diagrams. The options trading strategies and trading options contracts will also be discussed in this module.
This module consists of the following topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Module 4: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives |
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| Overview | In this module, participants will discover the features, uses and risks involved in trading the OTC derivatives instruments such as contracts for difference (CFD), forwards and swaps contracts.
This module consists of the following topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Module 5: Technical and Fundamental Analysis |
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| Overview | This module is designed to refresh participants knowledge and understanding of technical and fundamental analysis in derivatives trading such as the use of price trends and patterns as well as the impact of economic, monetary and fiscal policies on the derivative market.
This module consists of the following topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Module 6: Derivatives Regulatory Environment, Trading and Settlement |
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| Overview | This module will provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of trading process in the derivative market including Know Your Client (KYC) procedures for account opening as well as the clearing and settlement of derivatives trading.
This module consists of the following topics:
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| Objective | Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
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Trading Simulation
The trading simulation is an online simulation platform for participants to apply their knowledge and skills acquired through the e-learning programme to practice basic strategies in derivatives trading. The trading simulation replicates live markets data for participants to experience derivatives trading. Participants are required to complete the trading simulation for the following futures contract.
- Crude Palm Oil Futures (FCPO)
- FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index Futures (FKLI)
Assessment
The assessment will be conducted online via SIDC Learning & Assessment Management System (LAMS). Participants are required to complete the e-learning programme and the trading simulation before they are allowed to sit for the assessment.
Details of the assessment are as follows:
| Type of Assessment | : | Multiple Choice Questions, Fill in the Blank, Matching |
| Number of Questions | : | 30 questions |
| Passing Mark | : | 70% (21 Questions) |
| Time Allocated | : | 60 minutes |
