Below is a list of Qualification Providers approved by the Financial Conduct Authority, presented alongside examples of the FCA-approved qualifications they offer.
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ACI The Financial Markets Association |
ACI Diploma, ACI Operations Certificate |
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Association of Accounting Technicians |
Member |
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Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (ACIIA) |
Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA) |
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Member, Affiliate |
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Association of Corporate Treasurers |
Fellow, Associate |
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Association of International Wealth Management (AIWM) |
Certified International Wealth Manager Diploma (CIWM) |
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Blackburn College - University Centre |
Foundation Degree Award in Financial Services |
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Bournemouth University |
MA in Financial Services |
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Calibrand / Scottish Qualifications Authority |
Diploma in Professional Financial Advice |
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Canadian Securities Institute |
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) & Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) |
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CASS Business School |
MSc in Investment Management |
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CFA Institute and the CFA Society of the UK |
Investment Management Asset Allocation Qualification |
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CFA Society of UK |
Investment Management Certificate |
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Chartered Alternative Investment Analysis Association (CAIA) |
CAIA Level 1 |
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Chartered Institute of Bankers in Ireland |
Fellow, Associate |
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Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland |
Diploma in Investment Planning |
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
Fellow, Associate |
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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy |
Fellow, Associate |
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Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) |
Investment Advice Diploma, Certificate in Investment Management (Level 4) |
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Chartered Insurance Institute |
Certificate in Securities Advice and Dealing, Diploma in Financial Planning |
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Deutsche Boerse |
Certified Securities Trader |
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EFFAS Societies with accredited examinations |
Certified European Financial Analyst |
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Faculty or Institute of Actuaries |
Fellow, Associate |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
General Securities Representatives Examination |
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Financial & Legal Skills Partnership |
Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship in Retailing or Providing Financial Services |
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ICMA Centre/ University of Reading |
Diploma in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance |
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ifs University College |
Professional Investment Certificate, Diploma for Financial Advisers |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales |
Fellow, Associate |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland |
Fellow, Associate |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland |
Member |
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Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators |
Certificate in Collective Investment Scheme Administration, Fellow, Associate |
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Institute of Financial Planning |
Certified Financial Planner |
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Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority |
National Diploma: Financial Services Long-Term Risk Assessment |
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Investment Management Association |
Investment Administration Management Award |
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Investment Property Forum |
IPF Certificate in Property Investment |
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Japanese Bankers Association |
Representative of Public Securities Qualification |
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Japanese Securities Dealers Association |
Representative of Public Securities Qualification |
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Law Society of England and Wales |
Securities and Portfolio Management, Module B |
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Law Society of Northern Ireland |
Solicitor |
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Law Society of Scotland |
Solicitor |
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Lloyd's |
Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test |
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Lloyd's / Chartered Insurance Institute |
Lloyd's Market Certificate |
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London Stock Exchange |
Stock Exchange Registered Representative Examination |
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Manchester Metropolitan University |
BA (Hons) Financial Services, Planning and Management |
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NIBE SVV the Dutch Institute for the Banking, Insurance and Stockbroking Industry |
Examination |
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Pensions Management Institute |
Diploma in Regulated Retirement Advice |
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Sheffield Hallam University |
BA or MA in Financial Services |
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SIX Swiss Exchange |
Certified Securities Trader the Swiss Markets Insight Course |
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Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland |
Certificate in Investment Management |
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South African Institute of Financial Markets |
Ordinary or Senior Certificates |
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Swiss Finance Institute |
Executive MBA in Asset and Wealth Management |
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The Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ) |
CMA Level 2 |
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University of Stirling |
BA or MSc in Finance |
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University of the West of England |
BA or MA in Financial Services |
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Source: FCA Handbook.
Please note that this list is not comprehensive - for more information on appropriate qualifications, contact the Qualification Provider directly.
Please also be aware that each qualification listed above only qualifies professionals for certain activities and is not necessarily sufficient to meet the full qualification requirements. For more information on qualifying for specific activities, refer to the FCA handbook.
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