The Chartered Insurance Institute's Diploma in Financial Planning has been officially recognised as the equivalent to the first year of a degree course.
The decision was taken by the examinations regulator the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA), making the diploma a Level 4 qualification. Launched in April 2006, more than 8000 exam units have already been sat for the diploma, which develops and assesses advanced technical knowledge and understanding across a range of key advisory areas. The Diploma has been added to the QCA's National Database of Accredited Qualifications. QCA says level 4 qualifications recognise specialist learning and involve detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge. CII deputy director ...
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