How do I know which designations an event’s CPD hours apply to?
Answer
Events may not be relevant to all designations. Members should always check which designation(s) an event has been accredited for. CPD hours awarded for an event only apply to the designations for which the content is relevant and accredited under LIA’s CPD Scheme.
An event may award CPD hours for one or more of the following designations:
Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA)
CPD must be relevant to one or more of the five retail financial product categories.
Accredited Product Adviser (APA)
CPD must relate specifically to the category in which the APA designation is held (e.g. Life Assurance, Pensions, Savings & Investments, Consumer Credit).
Credit Union Adviser (CUA)
CPD must be relevant to credit union operations and advisory activities.
Credit Union Governance (CUG)
CPD must focus on governance, oversight, or compliance within credit unions.
Credit Union Compliance (CUC)
CPD must relate to governance, compliance, or risk management within credit unions.
Pension Trustee Practitioner (PTP)
CPD must be relevant to pension scheme governance, compliance, or administration.