National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) performs two functions delegated to it under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in Securities Markets) SEBI (CAPSM) Regulations, 2007. They are:
- Offering mandatory Certification Examinations for associated persons in the securities market intermediaries
- Offering Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs for associated persons in the securities market intermediaries
Upon expiry of the validity of the certificate possessed by an associated person, the certificate shall be re-validated by passing the relevant NISM Certification Examination before the expiry of the existing certificate or by successfully completing a program of relevant one day ‘Continuing Professional Education (CPE)’ as may be specified by NISM during 12 months preceding the date of expiry of the certificate.
The certificate will be re-validated for a period of three years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.

Mutual Fund Distributors eCPE
Covers the latest updates, regulatory updates, product changes, industry trends and other areas related to mutual fund distribution.



Equity Derivatives eCPE
This Continuing Education programme will help you understand the latest trends, events, regulatory changes in the area of equity derivatives and also new strategies adopted by derivatives traders.



Depository Operations eCPE
This online eCPE course for Depository Participants will help you renew your NISM Series VI Depository Operations Certificate for a further period of 3 years.



Research Analyst eCPE
Research Analysts can renew their certification credentials by undergoing this 3-hours online CPE.



Currency Derivatives eCPE
Renew your certification credentials in Currency Derivatives by undergoing this 3-hours online CPE.



Securities Operations and Risk Management eCPE
This online eCPE course in Securities Operations and Risk Management will help you renew your NISM Series VII Certificate for a further period of 3 years.



Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non Fund) eCPE
This Continuing Education programme will help you understand the latest trends, events, regulatory changes in the area of Securities Intermediaries Compliance.