Certified Financial PlannerTM
A certified financial planner (CFP) is a professional who has attained a high level of competence and ethics in financial planning. To become a CFP in the UK, one must obtain a Level 7 CISI Diploma in Financial Planning, have relevant work experience, pass an exam and adhere to a code of ethics.
Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (QCF)
This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities and covers topics such as: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.
Diploma in Financial Planning
This level 4 Diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
Financial Planning Certificate
A recognition offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Individuals who hold this qualification have satisfied coursework and testing requirements set by the organisation.
CF8 (Certificate in Financial Planning and Long-Term Care Insurance)
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, long-term care insurance products and the giving of long-term care insurance advice.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP)
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.
CF7 (Lifetime Mortgage Activities)
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, lifetime mortgage products, repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.