OVERVIEW
The ACI Dealing Certificate is ACI FMA’s introductory professional qualification for individuals seeking to build a career in the wholesale financial markets.
The ACI Dealing Certificate has been designed to cover the basic competence skills required for new entrants to dealing floors and other financial markets roles related to foreign exchange, interest rates and commodities instruments. The Syllabus provides a basic understanding of these instruments and their related financial market segments, ensuring the required competence level for current and future financial markets professionals.
The Syllabus and the corresponding exam have been redesigned into five topics covering the full range of foreign exchange, interest rates and commodities instruments, together with their related markets, including theoretical and quantitative sessions, as well as financial markets environment and applications with theoretical questions.
Building on the competence skills provided by the ACI Dealing Certificate, future financial markets professionals are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and adherence to good market practices embedded in the FX Global Code and other relevant industry Codes and Regulations. 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 ACI Dealing Certificate Exam covers five core subject areas:
- Financial Markets Environment
- Foreign Exchange
- Rates (Money and Interest Rate Markets)
- FICC (Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities) Derivatives
- Financial Markets Applications
The ACI Dealing Certificate Syllabus is designed to provide a broad understanding of the structure and operation of financial markets. It introduces candidates to key market products, conventions and valuation concepts, while developing awareness of market practices, transaction processes and the practical use of financial instruments across global markets.
EXAMINATION FORMAT
The ACI Dealing Certificate examination is delivered electronically and comprises 70 multiple-choice questions to be completed within a two-hour examination session. The assessment evaluates candidates’ knowledge across all syllabus areas, including market fundamentals, financial instruments, market conventions and practical applications. Successful completion of the examination demonstrates that the candidate has attained a recognized industry benchmark of knowledge and competence for an entry-level financial market professional.
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 Dealing Certificate preparation programmes and works in particular with The Financial Markets Academy (The Financial Markets Academy – Introductary training courses for banking and financial markets), one of the leading ACI FMA Accredited Training Provider with extensive experience in preparing candidates for the ACI Dealing Certificate examination. The training programmes are designed to accommodate different learning preferences and professional commitments and are available in two formats: E-Learning Programme and Online Group Training Programme.
E-LEARNING PROGRAMME
The E-Learning Programme is a flexible, self-paced online training solution providing access to comprehensive study materials covering the full ACI Dealing Certificate syllabus. Through a dedicated learning platform, participants benefit from theory and calculation exercises, quizzes and practice examinations generated from an extensive question database. The Programme also includes the opportunity to participate in virtual question-and-answer sessions with the Trainer. A 12-month licence to the learning platform and one sitting of the ACI Dealing Certificate examination are included.
The fee for the E-Learning Programme is EUR 685 per candidate (excluding applicable taxes).
For additional information or registration enquiries:
Susan Stanworth
The Financial Markets Academy
info@tfma.nl
(Please kindly inform LFMA about your registration: education@lfma.lu)
ONLINE GROUP TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Online Group Training Programme combines live virtual sessions with full access to the E-Learning platform. Delivered in small groups, the Programme includes instructor-led discussions, examination practice and interactive learning activities designed to encourage active participation. Participants benefit from one year of access to online study materials and examination preparation resources. 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 online learning is end of January 2027.
The fee for the Online Group Training is available upon request.
For additional information or registration enquiries:
Aleksandra Gesellchen
LFMA Education Officer
education@lfma.lu