Overview

 

We design and tailor our training programmes to the precise learning objectives agreed with our clients on a case-by-case basis. We blend professional face-to-face training with case studies, valuation exercises and simulations drawn from our Magellan On-line Learning® library, RiskManager Trading Simulation™ and Portfolio Optimiser Asset Management Simulation to provide an engaging and very cost-effective learning experience.

Our trainees understand the topics by 'doing' and emerge from the training programmes with a satisfying sense of 'owning' new practical skills. This enhances their individual growth potential and ultimately the success of their company.

Client-oriented programme design

pre-course learning, workshops and simulations combined to create bespoke programmes

programme contents and style tailored to fit client's business strategy

course materials customised to reflect the client's corporate culture

Pre-course study with Magellan On-line Learning®

delivered through client's intranet or the Internet

participants cover theoretical concepts in their own time

they develop basic market skills through stand-alone simulations

use of valuable workshop time is optimised

Eligibility assessment

pre-course testing to check that participants meet minimum entry criteria

ensures matched groups and faster workshop progress

Workshops led by professional tutors

using a wide range of training techniques

ensures high degree of delegate participation

Risk Manager Trading Simulation

create an integrated real-time dealing room environment

configured to include trading, sales and financial engineering functions

participants put theory into practice - without delay

opportunity to develop competencies safely - at no risk to the client

Portfolio Optimiser Asset Management Simulation

build and manage portfolios in competition with your peers or a defined benchmark

select from over 800 securities

take out short positions to hedge against certain risks

use Derivatives to create synthetic exposures, to hedge risks or to enhance income yield

add inflation products (e.g. inflation bonds or inflation swaps) to profit from your views on inflation

choose to invest in securities with different credit ratings, including speculative grade (e.g. up to 10% of the portfolio)

Workshop materials

comprehensive workshop notes for future reference

nclude product notes, market strategies, exercises and case studies

delivered in hard copy or online

Competence assessment

test participants' practical skills

feed results back to participants and their sponsors

identify follow-up training requirements and review of programme contents