Cert CII

Certificate in Mortgage Advice - Cert CII (MA)

CII qualifications demonstrate your commitment to your chosen profession. An objective measurement of your knowledge and understanding of the business in which you work is important for students to understand. For this reason The Financial Training Academy strategically arranged to deliver the Certificate in Mortgage Advice in 10 days to meet the regulatory examination requirements for mortgage advisers. You are required to pass two examinations in order to complete this qualification.

The Certificate, when combined with role-specific and work-based training, can greatly assist you and your employer in meeting the regulator's training and competence requirements.

Who is it for?

The Certificate is the advisers' qualification of choice, created by the mortgage industry, for the mortgage industry. It is appropriate for all advisers who need to comply with the regulatory examination requirements that came into effect on 31 October 2004. It is also ideal for individuals working in the mortgage market in non-advisory roles, such as in administration or in support functions such as marketing, sales support, human resources and IT. There are no restrictions on entry, in terms of age or educational background.

Course Contents

CF1. A general introduction to the UK financial services industry (including common product types, the process of giving advice, ethics, regulation and legislation); and

CF6. An introduction to the mortgage process (including the house-buying process, different types of borrowers and their needs, the various mortgage product and repayment options, and the regulation and legislation applicable to mortgages and the provision of mortgage advice).

Examinations

Completion of the Certificate in Mortgage Advice meets the regulatory examination requirements for mortgage advisers. You are required to pass two examinations in order to complete this qualification.

Value Added Tools

The Financial Training Academy will provide you with:
· 1yrs FREE membership with the CII's Society of Mortgage Professionals
· Exam Entry
· Course book updates<
· Key Fact Booklet
· Exam Guide
· Access to your tutor for post course questions and help
· Access to online revision aid.

Formalities and Recognition

Offered/awarded by: Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Accredited By: Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

NQF Level: National Qualifications Framework Level 3.

Recognition: Recognised by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) as an appropriate qualification.

Further Information: It meets the requirements identified by the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC).


The Training

Your success lies in you dedicating time to prepare for the course, by self studying prior to the course start date. The courses are held by our in house tutors who each have a minimum of 25 years experience in the Financial Services industry. The course will include formal lecture training, workshops, case studies and practice examinations.

Key benefits

· Industry recognised designatory letters - Cert CII (MP) - available exclusively to members upon qualification, enabling you to show your customers your status on your business cards
· Regular updates to keep you up to date, relevant to your role in the industry
· Online access to a career support centre