CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)
The IAD was specifically developed to comply with the examination standards of the RDR and it appears on the FCA’s Appropriate Qualification tables. It provides a sound grounding in UK financial services and consumer relationships, macro-economic environment, settlement, safe custody and prime brokerage, exchange traded futures and options and financial protection.
Description
Why study the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)?
The IAD was specifically developed to comply with the examination standards of the RDR and it appears on the FCA’s Appropriate Qualification tables. It provides a sound grounding in UK financial services and consumer relationships, macro-economic environment, settlement, safe custody and prime brokerage, exchange traded futures and options and financial protection.
Is the Investment Advice Diploma right for you?
The IAD is suitable for practitioners advising and/or dealing in Securities or Derivatives, or advising on Retail Investment Products and Friendly Society Tax-Exempt Policies and/or Managing Investments.
Qualification Fact Sheet
Download the factsheet here.
Key features
- Offers a progressive study pathway – the IAD is the first step in the CISI’s UK wealth management qualifications study pathway and offers access to higher-level qualifications
- Free CISI Student membership – become associated with a Chartered professional body and take advantage of an extensive range of benefits
- Access to Associate membership and ACSI designatory letters
- Exams available online via remote invigilation or at one of our global test centres
Qualification Structure
The IAD is achieved by successfully passing the units listed below. Exemptions from certain units are available. View exemption list.
The Investment Advice Diploma is regulated by Ofqual (on its Regulated Qualifications Framework) as the CISI Level 4 Diploma in Investment Advice. On the European Qualifications Framework, this equates to a level 5 qualification.
SIFS offers the below units, which when completed provide full IAD certification of RDR compliance:
- Unit 1: UK Regulation & Professional Integrity
- Unit 2: Investment, Risk & Taxation
- Unit 3: Securities
Delivery mode
Delegates can attend face-to-face in our Jersey training rooms or virtually from anywhere in the world using TEAMS.
Our expert-trainer
Paul Darroch GrodenExpert trainer, Finance, business strategy & soft skills at the School of International Financial Services |
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Paul is a freelance tutor specialising in finance, business strategy, and soft skills. He has worked for over twenty years in leading global firms, primarily in securitisation, structured products and change management. Paul gained a first-class degree in Modern History from Oxford University, where he was a Centenary Scholar at St Hugh’s College. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Business Studies with Distinction from the London School of Economics. He is winner of the Shell Economist Writing Prize and is the author of two published books. Paul is a Fellow of CIMA and a Chartered Fellow of CISI. He is the current President of CISI Jersey branch. |
Costs:
Full tuition, covering all three modules: £2,495. This cost includes access to Fitch Learning's world-class study materials.
Post Qualification Opportunities:
Obtaining the Investment Advice Diploma entitles candidates to join the Institute at ACSI membership level. As a member of the Institute, you will enjoy the recognition of being a professional in a world of increasing competition. The extensive continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities available through the CISI’s suite of membership benefits ensures financial services practitioners can maintain competence and meet the requirements of firms and the regulator.