OVERVIEW

The ACI Diploma is ACI FMA's premier advanced qualification for financial market professionals. Designed for experienced practitioners, the ACI Diploma develops both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in the foreign exchange, commodities and interest rate markets, together with the instruments and derivatives used within these markets. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between market activities and risk management, enabling candidates to develop a holistic understanding of modern financial markets.

The qualification is designed for professionals operating across wholesale financial markets who seek to combine technical proficiency with a deeper strategic understanding of financial market functioning. ACI Diploma is particularly relevant for dealers, traders, treasury professionals, sales specialists, risk managers, compliance professionals, asset and liability managers, investment professionals, market infrastructure specialists, and managers with responsibility for financial market activities at a senior level. For more details, please visit the ACI FMA website: ACI FMA Education - Globally Acknowledged, Portable, Professional Qualifications | ACI Financial Markets Association (ACI FMA)

SYLLABUS

The Syllabus covers five core subject areas:

• Foreign Exchange and Commodities
• Interest Rates
• Linear Derivatives
• Option-Based Derivatives
• Principles of Risk

The Syllabus of the ACI Diploma combines market theory with practical applications, providing candidates with an in-depth understanding of market products, pricing concepts, derivative instruments and risk management principles used across global financial markets.

EXAMINATION FORMAT

The ACI Diploma examination is delivered in a computer-based format and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, to be completed within three hours. Successful candidates are awarded the internationally recognized ACI Certified Market Professional (ACICMP®) designation approved by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

This computer-based exam is offered in selected test centers all over the world and is offered through our Test Centre in Luxemburg: Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Centre (CSL), 2 – 4 rue Pierre Hentges L-1726 Luxembourg

TRAINING

LFMA cooperates with ACI FMA Accredited Trainers for the delivery of ACI Diploma preparation programmes and works in particular with Peter Skerritt & Associates (Home - Peter Skerritt and Associates), one of the leading ACI FMA Accredited Training Provider with extensive experience in preparing candidates for the ACI Diploma examination. The training programmes are designed to accommodate different learning preferences and professional commitments and are available in two formats: E-Learning and In-House Virtual Learning Programme.

E-LEARNING PROGRAMME

The E-Learning Programme is a flexible, self-paced online training solution that provides candidates with continuous access to comprehensive study materials covering the full ACI Diploma Syllabus. Through an advanced learning platform, participants have access to interactive learning modules, progress tracking, topic-based quizzes, e-mail ‘Help’ facility, practice tests and mock examinations, enabling them to prepare efficiently at their own pace and from any location. The Programme includes a 12-month license to the learning platform and one sitting of the ACI Diploma examination.

The fee for the E-Learning Programme is EUR 1,460 per candidate (excluding applicable taxes).

For additional information or registration enquiries:

Lerato Metseeme
Peter Skerritt & Associates
lerato@peterskerritt.com

(Please kindly inform LFMA about your registration: education@lfma.lu)

IN-HOUSE VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

The In-House Virtual Learning Programme combines the full E-Learning platform with live virtual instruction delivered via Microsoft Teams. A total of 60 hours of teaching is required to cover the Syllabus of the ACI Diploma Exam. The Programme includes expert-led virtual workshops, access to recordings of training sessions, self-assessment quizzes, comprehensive online tests, mock examinations and a dedicated pre-examination revision clinic. Each participant receives a 12-month licence on the E-Learning platform, ensuring continuous access to learning materials, progress tracking and exam preparation resources throughout the Programme. Offering a combination of flexibility, expert guidance and per interaction, this format is particularly suited to organisations and groups of professionals preparing for the ACI Diploma on a remote basis. The Programme includes one sitting of the ACI Diploma examination.

The fee for the In-House Virtual Learning Programme is EUR 1,680 per candidate (excluding applicable taxes).

To maintain focus and engagement, the training is typically spread over ten half‑day sessions, often scheduled as two sessions per week over five weeks. The tentative date for virtual learning is end of January 2027.

For additional information or registration enquiries:

Aleksandra Gesellchen
LFMA Education Officer
education@lfma.lu