Professional Qualifications
CII Exams
The Chartered Insurance Institute offers qualifications to suit all levels of staff within the insurance industry, regardless of age, experience and previous education.
The venue for written exams ..... will be our new 'home' at the Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow.
On line examinations ......for multi choice subjects will be held at any of 3 venues in the West of Scotland at times and dates to be agreed with the CII in London to whom all enquiries should be directed.
The changes in the qualifications framework provide greater flexibility thus providing candidates the opportunity to develop their technical knowledge and understanding in line with their career progression.
The range of qualifications include:-
Fellowship (FCII)
Fellowship of the CII is awarded on the basis of continuing professional development over a minimum three-year period following completion of the Advanced Diploma in Insurance. Candidates are required to submit a written application and dissertation.
Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)
This is the highest level of professional qualification awarded by the CII for examination success. A total of 290 credits are required for completion. Completion of the exams is recognised internationally in the insurance industry. Successful candidates are awarded the letters ACII.
Diploma in Insurance
This qualification has been designed for those who work in “technical” insurance operations. The DipCII is an ideal starting point for mature entrants, “returners” to the industry and those who lack the necessary qualifications for direct entry to the ACII. Whilst the DipCII is a worthwhile qualification in its own right, successful completion will gain students 110 credits towards the ACII.
Certificate in Insurance
This qualification is the “core” level suitable for those entering the industry and gaining essential basic knowledge of the market, key disciplines and products. A 40-credit threshold is required for successful completion of this award.
Continuing Professional Development
For full infomation on the CII's new CPD Scheme, please return to the IASG website homepage and click on the CPD link on the menu on the left hand side
Financial Services
1. Cert PFS -
Stands for 'Certified' which means that holders have been awarded The Certificate in Financial Planning
This qualification gives a good broad-based grounding in the financial services market, covering regulatory aspects, products, fact finds and giving advice. It demonstrates that the holder has a sound knowledge of the financial services sector and is able to apply this knowledge and understanding.
2. Dip PFS -
Stands for 'Diploma from The Personal Finance Society' and is awarded at 3 passes at AFPC level
3. APFS -
Stands for 'Associate of The Personal Finance Society' ansd is awarded at 6 passes at AFPC evel
4. FPFS -
Stands for 'Fellow of The Personal Finance Society' and is awarded at 10 passes at AFPC level
5. Chartered Financial Planner
This title cannot be abreviated in any way and is awarded upon attaining the equivalent of 290 credits, along with other appropriate criteria. 290 credtis fall between the APFS and FPFS
Further details and application forms for these qualifications are available from the Administrative Office of the CII in South Woodford.
