Why study for DipFA?
The ifs School of Finance Diploma for financial advisors is an opportunity for you to demonstrate a higher level of advice and set yourself apart from your peers. It is a new, innovative qualification which builds on existing expertise and experience to develop and hone key skills.
To gain the DipFA qualification you need to be currently CeFA or CII qualified and study for and pass the Advanced Financial Advice Module (AFAM). On completion of this module candidates will be able to:-
The exams are run every six months with six months of study required.
Big and Bold will help you gain this important qualification.
We will be holding a 2 day workshop on a Friday and Saturday once a month for the six month study period. The workshops are designed to give candidates a structured and motivated approach to learning, incorporating study, revision work, mock exams, understanding formulas, and exam techniques. Each workshop will focus on a specific section of the study manual. The study group will work as a team in supporting each other through the course. The trainer will be available by Email or telephone to answer specific questions that may arise between workshops.
A successful pass will be based partly on structured course work (30%) and (70%) for the exam. The pass mark is 50% for both.
We guarantee to continue to support all our delegates until they pass!
The IFS registration fee is £500
Our fee for the full course is £1300 + VAT
Please call us for further information and course start dates.
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We look forward to meeting you on your chosen course.