ifs School of Finance launches newcomer diploma

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ifs School of Finance and awarding body EDI have launched a diploma for people looking to embark upon a career in financial services.

The ‘ifs Introduction to Financial Services Diploma’ covers essential product and service knowledge as well as employability skills, for example in IT, communication and customer service. The qualification ensures learners are equipped with all the skills they need to forge a successful career in the industry in areas such as insurance, financial advice, mortgage broking or banking, says ifs. Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the diploma is at level 2, meaning it is broadly the same difficulty as a GCSE. For those already working within the sector, the q...

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