DipPFS® Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Description

Become a Financial Adviser

The Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS) is a widely-respected Level 4 qualification that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver professional, FCA-compliant financial advice in the UK. Achieving DipPFS status demonstrates your commitment to high standards and qualifies you to advise retail clients across a broad range of financial planning areas, including pensions, investments, protection and tax planning.

What you will learn

The DipPFS course in Financial Planning is awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and is made up of six units

RO1 - Financial Services Regulation and Ethics

Foundation of financial services regulation, adviser ethics and client communications.

RO2 – Investment

Investment markets, product types, risk profiling, suitability and client objectives.

RO3 – Taxation

Understanding UK taxation for individuals and trusts and implications for advice.

RO4 – Retirement Planning

Pension framework, retirement strategy, tax and regulatory considerations.

RO5 – Protection

Life assurance, income protection, general insurance and identifying client protection needs.

RO6 – Financial Planning Practice

A practical case-study or written assessment applying the knowledge and process of financial planning