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| Course Name | Key Info |
| Certificate in Professional Financial Advice |
This programme leads to the Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) designation, meeting the Central Bank’s Minimum Competency Code (MCC) for five of the eight retail financial product categories. It covers six modules, ideal for those working in life assurance, credit unions, mortgage lending, pensions and investments. |
| Certificate in Credit Union Operations |
This course has been specifically designed for those working in the Credit Union movement. The course comprises four CUA (Credit Union Adviser): 2 x modules required, Credit Union Practices and QFA Regulation CUG (Credit Union Governance): 1 x module required, Credit Union Governance & Risk CUC (Credit Union Compliance): 2 x modules required, Credit Union Governance & Risk and QFA Regulation APA Loans (Accredited Product Adviser): 2 x modules required, QFA Loans and QFA Regulation |
| Certificate in Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme Trusteeship |
This course equips pension scheme trustees with the skills and knowledge to manage their schemes in accordance with the scheme rules, general trust law, and relevant provisions of the Pensions Act and associated regulations. |
| An Introduction to Pensions | This course provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of pensions for those joining the pensions industry in a wide range of roles, including:
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning |
This course is a highly regarded postgraduate level 9 qualification and is the gateway to the prestigious international CFP® designation. It is ideal for individuals currently working in or seeking a career path in financial planning and wealth management. Successful students will also obtain three designations en route to the Diploma: Financial Planning Risk Adviser (FPRA) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Planning |
This course is designed for those working in, or planning a career in, financial planning and wealth management. The programme has been designed in conjunction with leading advisers and industry experts to ensure what you learn is practical, relevant and immediately transferable to your professional practice. Successful students will also obtain two designations en route to the Certificate: Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA) |
| Master of Business in Financial Planning and Sustainability |
This course is designed for those working in, or planning a career in, financial planning and wealth management. Students who wish to undertake the masters programme will have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning or the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (IOB/UCD) and can apply to undertake four additional modules to complete the Masters award. |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management and Sustainability |
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge in broad areas of financial management, client management, strategy and sustainability. Sustainability is an important emerging regulatory topic, and this new learning provides students with a macro perspective that is of value to those who are in roles of leading, change, and strategy or aspire to those roles in the financial services sector. |
| Micro Credential Courses |
Micro-credentials courses are short, focused learning modules that allow students to gain expertise in specific areas without committing to a full programme. These are ideal for professionals seeking to upskill in key areas relevant to their work, offering flexibility, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. All courses are accredited by ATU. The available Micro Credential Courses include: Retirement Planning |
| Short Courses |
These on-demand courses offer practical, focused training in key areas. Some of them also provide CPD credits upon completion. The available short courses include: AI for Financial Advisers and Planners |