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Our insurance and personal finance qualifications cater for all levels of knowledge and experience, from new entrants through to seasoned professionals. The CII qualification framework allows you to create your own learning pathway to help you achieve your chosen qualifications.
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As part of the drive towards raising the standards and competence of financial advisers, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approached the CII to create a re-evaluation test of the knowledge required to practice as a retail investment adviser.
The level 4 Diploma became the standard when the Retail Distribution Review came into force at the start of 2013. Advisers complete a minimum of 35 hours continuous professional development each year with the aim of maintaining and updating their knowledge. Only a few firms test their advisers' knowledge yearly as part of their Statement of Professional Standing. We believe that advisers having a good level of knowledge is the foundation to giving sound financial advice.