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FISD - FIA and DLS Certification

FISD’s certification program is aimed at market and reference data professionals. The program offers candidates the opportunity to become certified as a Financial Information Associate (FIA), that demonstrates a broad understanding of the financial information industry. Additionally, it covers an expert-level certification as a Data Licensing Specialist (DLS) and as a Financial Information Technologist (FIT).
Today, our course program covers:
- Financial Information Associate (FIA).
- Data Licensing Specialist (DLS).
As FISD's trusted training partner, we offer candidates to prepare for the FIA and the DLS exam, during which they are tested on the most critical industry knowledge. Our aim is to put candidates in the best position to pass the exam.
We offer FIA and DLS certification courses:
| Training | Main Topics | Course Days | Download |
| Financial Information Associate (FIA) |
|
2 | |
| Data Licensing Specialist (DLS) |
|
1 |
Both courses are fully aligned with FISD's FIA syllabus and DLS syllabus.
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The Exam
FIA
DLS
Nr. of​ questions (multiple choice)
150
100
Duration (minutes)
160
190
Score required
75%
75%
Price:
- 1st Exam: $350,-
- Retake: $150,-Registration:

In addition to our FIA and DLS courses, we are happy to offer a bespoke training or workshop, tailored to your specific needs.
