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Who should take the CIRO Programme?
The CIRO Programme is suitable for anyone working in investor relations or in related professions (IR/PR Consultants). It is also suitable for those considering a move into IR. The course content is comprehensive and covers most of what an IR practitioner would require. In any case, the CIRO body of material represents a useful guide and source of reference at all times.
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Can I take the training without the Exam?
We highly encourage you to complete the programme, by doing both the training and the Exam. If you wish to do the training only and delay the date of your exam under exceptional circumstances, we would accept your registration and charge you only for the training but note that this is against best practice.
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Can I sit the Exam without attending the training?
We will not accept any registration to the Exam without attending the training.
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What are the demographic, experience and industry profiles of past candidates?
CIRO training have been held in the following countries/cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait City, Muscat, Beirut and Riyadh. We also saw delegates from Jordan, Palestine, Bahrain, Russia and Egypt joining us.
Previous successful candidates have included:
- Experienced and senior IROs
- IR managers and associates
- Service providers and IR advisors across a wide range of IR-related services
- Public Relations Officers
- Company Secretarial Staff
- Directors
- Candidates new to investor relations
- Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants
- Heads of Business Development and other corporate functional areas, including Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Strategy
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How long does it take to study for the CIRO Exam?
Based on our experience we suggest that a minimum of 40 to 50 hours of self-study is required to prepare for the CIRO Exam. We highly recommend to sit the exam only if you have studied the number of recommended hours and practiced the online mock exam multiple times.
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How long is the CIRO Exam?
The exam is a one-hour online exam comprising of 60 multiple choice questions based on the topics set out in the syllabus in the Study Guide.
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What is the pass mark?
The pass mark is 65%.
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How many candidates have obtained the certification?
In 2019, 38 delegates passed the exam in the Middle East.
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What are the success and failure rates?
On average, approximately 70% of candidates will pass the CIRO exam at the first attempt.
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How do IR employers view someone with such a certification?
Employers and search firms that specialise in IR recruitment view the CIRO as a valuable industry benchmark which helps to ensure the competence and commitment of potential employees.
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What are the areas that candidates typically find the most challenging?
The Regulatory Environment and Accounting, Valuation and Investment Principles are the two sections often cited as being the most challenging. The training is designed as revision course prior to each exam sitting, complemented by the online mock exam, which allows candidates to assess their own readiness to take the CIRO Exam.
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What does the registration fee cover?
The fee covers the training and CIRO Exam, the study materials, the training course materials, all administration and posting fee.
Once your registration fee has been received you will be sent your electronic Study Guide and login details for the online mock exam.
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Is the certificate permanent?
Yes, it is. If needed, employers can contact MEIRA to verify your credentials anytime.
An international certification that recognises you as a qualified IR practitioner
A better understanding of the fundamental principles and best practice of investor relations
The tools and techniques to perform and develop your role within the IR environment
