CII gives advisers recognition for prior study

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Advisers studying towards the CII's Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning qualifications can now gain recognition for a wider range of relevant non-CII study.

As part of its recently enhanced Accreditation of Prior Learning scheme, individuals working towards CII qualifications can obtain recognition, in the form of credits, for earlier relevant non-CII study. The CII will award Diploma and Advanced Diploma level credits to individuals who within the last 10 years have obtained a relevant UK qualification (such as a Bachelors or Masters degree or an MBA) in the following subjects: Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Law and Management. For example, holders of a relevant business degree, obtained through a UK university, can claim 25 D...

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