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Investment Advisor Certification (IAC)

Level 4 - Online course Including Units 1, 2 and 3 with lifetime access


CIFA Education Management Ltd

Summary

Price
£1,119 inc VAT
Or £93.25/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
440 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
440 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of Achievement - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The CIFA Investment Advisor Certificate (IAC) programme is an in-depth, graduate entry-level certification designed to give our financial students a structured e-learning programme that introduces them to the UK regulations and professional ethics; investment risk and taxation; and derivatives - all of which are critical elements of continuing professional development within the investment profession.

Consisting of three units, "Introduction to UK Regulations and Professional Integrity", "Introduction to Investment Risk and Taxation" and "Introduction to Derivatives", the Investment Advisor Certification (IAC), provides students with comprehensive knowledge and a good understanding.

Approximate total study time is 140 hours per unit.

CPD

440 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

The CIFA Investment Advisor Certificate (IAC) is suitable for graduates, beginning their career, who need to enhance their knowledge and showcase their commitment to further development in the financial industry, prior to undertaking FCA regulated qualifications.


Unit 1 "Introduction to UK Financial Regulation & Professional Integrity" consists of 10 chapters covering:

UK Financial Markets

UK Financial Services & Risk

Contract & Trust: Legal Framework

Professionalism and Ethics

Regulators of the K Financial Services

Governance, Principles & Regulations (FCA & PRA)

Competence of Companies & Individuals (FCA & PRA)

Regulations Relating to Financial Crime

Complaints & Redress

COBS: Conduct of Business Sourcebook of the FCA

Unit 2 "Introduction to Investment Risk & Taxation" consists of 8 chapters covering:

Various Types of Asset Classes

The Macroeconomic Environment

Investment Risk & Return: The Basic Principles

Investor & Investment Taxation

Types of Investment Products

Planning and Constructing Portfolios

Providing Investment Advice

Performance & Reviewing of Portfolios

Unit 3 "Derivatives" consists of 10 chapters covering:

Derivatives – An Overview

Underlying Assets

Exchange-Traded Futures and Options

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives

Clearing

Delivery and Settlement

Researching and Constructing Portfolios

Trading, Hedging and Investment Strategies

Selection and Administration of Investments

Regulatory Requirements

Additional Study Support materials such as Webinars and PowerPoint presentations are available for each chapter of the unit at an additional fee.

Who is this course for?

The CIFA Investment Advisor Certificate (IAC) is suitable for graduates, beginning their career, who need to enhance their knowledge and showcase their commitment to further development in the financial industry, prior to undertaking FCA regulated qualifications.

Requirements

Level 3 qualification or equivalent e.g. A levels

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olusegun asked:

If examination is not included in £1,119, it means, the amount is only for the purchase of the book.

Answer:

Dear Olusegun, thank you for your enquiry. The exams fees are separate from the course materials. However, we have a special offer for the exams. Kindly send us an email at info@cifa.ac and you will receive more information with regard to that.

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asked:

Are the exams sat online? Are there scheduled dates for the exams?

Answer:

Dear Prospective Student, the examinations are indeed taken online, students are not required to visit a test centre and can take the examinations at any date, any anytime.

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Omotola asked:

hi wouid i be able to access and begin the course after the first installmental payment

Answer:

Hello Omotola, Upon payment of the first instalment you will have full access to the course material and can start whenever you choose.

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Brad asked:

I was wondering if I could perhaps do these units 1 by 1 as I can't afford to pay for them all at once, but I need the regulations chapter for a job

Answer:

Dear Brad, thank you for your enquiry. It is possible to do the units individually (though you would miss out on the bundle discount). The first course is Introduction to UK Financial Regulation and Professional Integrity.

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Hussnain asked:

Hi, When is it next starting dates for the IAC course ? Thanks

Answer:

Dear Hussnain, Thank you for your enquiry. There are no set start dates to the course as it is self-paced and self-taught, thereby allowing you to work comfortably around your personal commitments. So you are free to begin your learning at any time of your convenience. Please feel free to reach out directly to us by email on info@cifa.ac for any further enquiries.

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Remi asked:

Is there a starter pack to start with

Answer:

Dear Remi, thank you for your enquuiry. You are at liberty to start with any course of your choice. Please contact us at info@cifa.ac if you need any further clarification.

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Certificates

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - Included

Students will only be issued a Certificate of Achievement after sitting and passing the exam successfully.

*Exam fees are not included in the course fees.

Students will not be charged any additional fees to receive their Certificate upon completing and passing the exam successfully.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.