About CII qualifications & training

About

The flexible structure of the CII’s Financial Services qualifications allows PFS members to create an individual learning programme. The CII caters for all individuals, from new entrants through to experienced professionals.

Providing solutions to the financial services market

Qualifications are at the heart of the UK’s financial services regulatory regime, and the CII is dedicated to providing solutions that are relevant, up-to-date and practical.

In addition to delivering an unrivalled programme of qualifications, the Framework is responsive to individual requirements. If and when a practitioner identifies a gap in their knowledge (perhaps as a consequence of new responsibilities, regulatory developments or changes in market practice), he or she can develop their knowledge as required. This can be done either by studying for an overall qualification or by simply choosing a particular unit on a standalone basis.

The Framework delivers in-depth coverage of a broad range of subjects. This reflects the growing desire of many practitioners to boost their awareness of sector specialisms once they have laid a foundation of general market knowledge via qualifications such as the Certificate in Financial Planning and the Certificate in Mortgage Advice.

Obtaining qualifications and aligning them with general career development can deliver genuine business benefits. They can help provide a competitive advantage, assist with regulatory compliance, support entry to new markets and enhance the range and quality of advice that can be provided.