R01 (Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.

R02 (Investment Principles)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the application of the investment advice process.

R03 (Personal Taxation)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK taxation system, and the ability to analyse the taxation treatment of individuals and trusts during the investment advice process.

R04 (Pensions and Retirement Planning)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

R05 (Financial Protection)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse financial protection planning issues.

R06 (Financial Planning Practice)

This qualification helps advisers develop and demonstrate their financial planning capabilities.

R07 (Advanced Mortgage Advice)

This qualification develops knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the mortgage process and specialist types of mortgage lending and tests candidates' ability to give appropriate mortgage advice to clients with complex needs and circumstances.

AF5 (Financial Planning Process)

This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when giving advice to clients.

CF6 (Certificate in Mortgage Advice)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, mortgage products, repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

The RQF level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, developing core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.

Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice

This level 4 certificate goes above and beyond the FCA’s minimum qualification requirements, enabling mortgage advisers to expand their advice capabilities and advise clients with complex needs and circumstances.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice

The level 3 certificate in Mortgage Advice meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, enabling advisers to meet individual client needs.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice

The industry benchmark qualification for mortgage advisers, recognised as a mark of excellence and professionalism. Individuals attain the required understanding of mortgage policy and practice and how to effectively apply this when advising a customer.

Private Client Investment Advice and Management

This qualification assesses a broad understanding of the principles of private client investment within the context of the current regulatory environment.

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance

A practical, introductory course providing a solid understanding of core money laundering and terrorist financing risks.