DSI accreditation for training institutions.
DSI accredits exams and Continuing Professional Education programs for financial professionals. With DSI accreditation, you show that your training meets established learning outcomes. In this way you offer educators and professionals clarity, quality and confidence. On this page you will discover step by step how the accreditation process works and what is required to obtain it.
Get your training accredited
DSI certifies financial professionals for 12 registries. Certification requires a successful exam and annual Continuing Professional Education program (PE).
DSI accredits exams of training institutes and assesses whether they meet the final requirements. Thus, accredited programs are reliable and relevant.
Training institutions can register their exams and PE programs; only pathways with an exam are eligible.
The answers to all your questions
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Examinations giving access to ESMA registries are subject to the Accreditation Requirements Regulations.
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Accreditation costs a one-time fee of €5,250 excluding VAT per course. Annual renewal costs €1,732.50 excluding VAT per course.
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With an application, provide the following information:
- A written accreditation request in which you briefly explain what you offer.
- An overview of the DSI learning outcomes incorporated into the education or training.
- A clear description of the exam format (format, length, grading criteria).
- An explanation of how to ensure the objectivity and quality of the review.
Want to start your application right away? You can do so easily via the links below
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You submit a written accreditation request via email or by mail to the secretary of the DSI Accreditation Committee. This can be done via the contact form or via to
Accreditation Committee DSI
mr. M.A. van der Lecq, secretary
Beursplein 5
1012 JW Amsterdam
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PE programs must align with established learning objectives per registry and contribute to knowledge and skills annually. In addition, the DSI Continuing Professionalism Accreditation Requirements apply
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Examinations must demonstrably cover all the learning outcomes set by DSI and be objectively and testably designed.
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DSI accredits exams and Continuing Professional Education programs that provide access to DSI certification for financial professionals.
