Firm Element Resources

Firm Element Resources

The CE Council has created several resources to help firms create effective Firm Element training programs. These resources are designed to aid firms in creating written training plans, selecting training topics and document completion of training.

CE Council Guide to Firm Element Continuing Education Programs

This guide is intended to support development of a Firm Element program that addresses regulatory requirements and provides training that is topical, spurs interest from the audience and fosters conversation among all stakeholders

Firm Element Needs Analysis

This template is designed to assist firms in fulfilling their  training requirements.

CE Council Firm Element Needs Analysis Template – PDF

CE Council Firm Element Needs Analysis Template – Word

CE Council Firm Element Needs Analysis Template – Excel

Firm Element Focus

The Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (Council) publishes the Firm Element Focus to assist industry participants with identification of potential topics to include in Firm Element training plans. Topics are identified from a review of industry, regulatory and self-regulatory organization (SRO) announcements, publications of significant events, the annual report from FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program, and the adoption by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) of new rules or amendments.

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Firm Element Frequently Asked Questions

The CE Council has provided answers to a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs). These FAQs are provided as a guide to help firms plan, develop, and implement a Continuing Education (CE) Firm Element Program.  Click the link below to learn more.

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