China Securities Examination Network (www.zqks.com)1. Qualification: Since 2003, the qualification examination for securities practitioners has been open to the public and foreigners. All people at home and abroad who have reached the age of 18, have a high school education or above and have full capacity for civil conduct can sign up for the qualification examination for securities practitioners. 2. Examination contents and certificates: The examination subjects are divided into basic subjects and professional subjects, the basic subjects are basic knowledge of securities, and the professional subjects include: securities trading, securities issuance and underwriting, securities investment analysis and securities investment funds. The examination time for a single subject is 120 minutes. Basic subjects are compulsory subjects, and professional subjects can be optional. There is no limit to the number of exam subjects that can be registered, and you can choose to register all of them. Since 2004, all examinations have been computerized, unified and closed, and conducted on the basis of computers, with 60 points passing each examination. 3. Registration and examination address: Registration takes the form of online registration. Candidates should log on to the website of the Association and register as required. The registration fee is RMB 70 yuan per subject. Candidates can choose to take the exam in 4 1 cities across the country; Usually take the exam once a year. 4 1 Cities are: Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Shenyang, Changchun, Harbin, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Jinan, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, Nanning, Haikou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guiyang, Kunming, Xi 'an, Lanzhou, Yinchuan. Candidates can choose any of the above cities to take the exam. Fourth, the relationship between qualification and practice certificate: you can get a certificate of achievement through the examination, and the examination results are valid for many years. Candidates pass the basic subjects and a professional subject in qualification recognition, and then obtain qualifications. Through the foundation plus two professional subjects to obtain a first-class certificate, through five subjects to obtain a second-class certificate. Persons who have obtained professional qualifications must apply for a practice certificate through their institutions before entering the securities-related institutions. 5. Textbooks and guidance: China Securities Industry Association compiles and publishes a set of five textbooks every year, which are basic courses and four professional courses respectively. They are the designated textbooks for the examination and must be purchased. Learning is based on self-study, because most of the exam content needs to be memorized by yourself. China Securities Examination Network (www.zqks.com) provides professional online tutoring and face-to-face tutoring for the majority of candidates every year. 6. How long does it take the average student to complete these five courses and pass the exam? It depends on everyone's foundation. It usually takes four months from registration to examination, so it is no problem to finish these five books by yourself. The key is to have a reasonable study plan and study time allocation, be interested in learning and have a strong desire to take the exam.