Certificate in Securities

Question for those of you based in London. I'm starting in a few weeks as a research associate and have been sent the home study materials for the certificate in Securities covering units 1 (Regulation) and 2 (Securities).

Roughly how long do I need to spend studying for these? I've been told to book my own assessment dates and not sure whether this is something I should look to get out of the way in my first week or if I really need to give it a bit more time and take the exams 3 - 4 weeks into my job. I don't really have a steer on whether I will be able to study in the office or if it will all be home study.

Anyone done these and have some advice?

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