Technical Analyst

Hello Friends,
I want to have some information regarding technical analyst's job.
One of my friend is studying Company secretaryship Course .He has huge interest in technical analysis and for the last three years has studied regarding this and has been using his knowledge successfully. Now he wants to start a new website on one hand regarding technicals and on the other hand wants to work as an independent analyst.
Does he need to be certified by any other institution if he wants to be such an analyst after qualifying in the Co . Sec. exam.?
Does he require to take any permission or license from any institution for this purpose?
Please help me out in this regard .Thanks.
Meenakshee

Hi Meenakshee!
Well,there are certification programs in technical analysis."Society of technical analysts" conducts such a program.one such programm is MSTA.They have
fixed syllebus,examinations for this.They charge a fees also.It's based in UK.
For other details check out this site:- http://www.sta-uk.org/.Regarding permission for practising as technical analyst,I do not know any such system exists in our country.Senior members can help you in this regard.
God Bless You.
Disciple.