Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)
| Duration: | 11, 12 or 8 weeks (Evening Course) |
| Level: | Ofqual Level 4 |
| Suitable for: | Experienced and new advisers seeking RDR compliance |
| CPD Hours: | N/A |
| Cost: | N/A |
N.B - See below for separate unit prices.
Overview
The IAD is the CISI’s new qualification specifically developed to comply with the new examination standards of the RDR/RFA. It appears on the FSA’s/JFSC’s appropriate examination list and is at Diploma level to reflect the amount of learning required.
Course content
Compulsory units:
- Unit 1 FSA Regulation and professional integrity
- Unit 2 Investment, risk and taxation
Plus one of the following units:
- Securities
- Derivatives
- Private client advice
Learning outcomes
The IAD is for both new and existing advisers aiming to achieve competent status in relation to investment advice under new RDR/RFA guidelines.
Typical learning outcomes will include:
- Understanding of the principles of investment risk and return
- An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to financial crime
- A knowledge of the conduct of business rules covering the fair treatment of customers, the provision of advice and services and client money protection
- The ability to confidently explain the complaints and compensation framework
- Understand the macro-economic environment
- Be able to discuss investment products and the principles of investment advice and planning
Dates
Unit 1 (11 weeks)
Spring/Summer: starts 27 February 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Autumn/Winter: starts 17 September 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Unit 2 (12 weeks)
Spring/Summer: starts 23 February 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Autumn/Winter: starts 20 September 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Unit 3 (8 weeks)
Spring/Summer: starts 28 March 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Autumn/Winter: starts 02 October 2012 (17:30–19:30)
Cost
Unit 1: £750 (including materials)
Unit 2: £950 (including materials)
Unit 3: £750 (including materials)
All costs exclude exam fees, which are payable to CISI directly
In-house: This course can be organised in-house if numbers allow
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