Recognition of prior learning FAQs on eligibility
Q. Which qualifications can attract recognition of prior
learning?
Q. Will the CII award recognition of prior learning for seminars,
lectures, presentations or training courses without formal
examinations?
Q. What are the requirements to have my prior learning recognised
by the CII?
Q. Where can I find CII unit syllabus information to gauge if I
should consider applying?
Q. Does
the CII recognise non-UK qualifications?
Q.
I have an A level - will I be eligible for an award?
Q. I have part-completed a professional qualification from a
different awarding body (i.e. not the CII). Can I apply for credits
based on the units passed so far?
Q. I have completed two qualifications which, when combined,
provide a match to all the learning outcomes of one CII unit. Why
can't I receive this unit through RPL?
Q. Which qualifications can attract recognition of prior
learning?
A. The CII recognises academic and professional qualifications
awarded by recognised professional and educational bodies in line
with the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
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the RQF. Educational awarding bodies may be located in any part of
the world; however to qualify they must be 'regulated'
qualifications.
The qualification must be 'certified learning', meaning that it
is assessed by formal examination where the awarding body has been
recognised by a national examinations regulator.
Q. Will the CII award recognition of prior learning for
seminars, lectures, presentations or training courses without
formal examinations?
A. No. Recognition of prior learning is available solely on the
basis of recognised academic and/or professional qualifications
that fully meet the essential criteria. However, you may be able to
register this learning as Continuing Professional Development.
Please consult www.cpd.cii.co.uk for further information.
Q. What are the requirements to have my prior learning
recognised by the CII?
A. To be considered for recognition of prior learning the
qualification must fulfil all the following criteria:
Recognition of prior learning for qualifications
awarded by professional bodies and CII-affiliated and associated
institutes
1. The qualification must match the learning
outcomes of the CII exam unit.
2. The assessment method must be of a similar
standard, scope and rigour to the CII exam unit.
3. The qualification must be at the appropriate
level in a UK national framework, for example, RQF (Regulated
Qualifications Framework) QCF, NQF, SCQF, CQFW or FHEQ.
4. The awarding body must be recognised by
UK NARIC if located outside the UK.
5. The awarding body must be recognised for its
qualificatiions by the market regulator if outside the UK.
6. Applications may be accepted on a unit by
unit basis where they are based on common sets of standards, for
example, the UK financial services regulatory 'appropriate
examinations' standards.
7. The awarding body must operate to similar
standards of integrity and governance to the CII.
Recognition of prior learning for academic and other
qualifications
1. The qualification must have been
completed within the last 10 years.
2. The qualification must match the learning
outcomes of the CII exam unit.
3. The assessment method must be of a similar
standard, scope and rigour to the CII exam unit.
4. Your qualification must be at the appropriate
level in a UK national framework, for example, RQF (Regulated
Qualifications Framework) QCF, NQF, SCQF, CQFW or FHEQ.
5. The awarding body must be recognised by
UK NARIC if located outside the UK.
5. The awarding body must be recognised for its
qualificatiions by the market regulator if outside the UK.
6. Applications are only accepted for fully
completed and awarded qualifications.
7. The awarding body must operate to similar
standards of integrity and governance to the CII.
Important note: The award will be determined in
accordance with the criteria in place at the time of the
application. The applicant is responsible for submitting all
necessary documents in a timely manner.
Q. Where can I find CII unit syllabus information to gauge if I
should consider applying?
A. PDF documents containing syllabus information for all CII
units can be found on the CII website under the appropriate heading
(Insurance or Financial Services) and qualification level. This
will enable you to identify the match to learning outcomes and
assessment . You can compare assessments by viewing specimen papers
or exam guides from the CII website.
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Q. Does
the CII recognise non-UK qualifications?
A. Yes. The CII will recognise prior learning completed with
academic and professional qualifications that have achieved the
appropriate level in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework
(RQF) as per UK NARIC's (www.naric.org.uk) advice. The award is
dependent on review against the same standards for governance and
integrity of the awarding body and learning outcomes and
assessment.
Q.
I have an A level - will I be eligible for an award?
A. No. 'A levels' are positioned at UK Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF) level 3 whilst all CII units with similar learning
content (i.e. Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing,
Mathematics, etc.) are at Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels, which
are at the equivalent of RQF levels 4 and 6 respectively.
Q. I have part-completed a professional qualification from a
different awarding body (i.e. not the CII). Can I apply for credits
based on the units passed so far?
A. We may award credits on a unit-by-unit basis for
financial servicees regulatory qualifications. For other
qualifications you are required to complete the full qualification.
Applications based on academic qualifications must be for fully
completed qualifications only.
Q. I have completed two qualifications which, when combined,
provide a match to all the learning outcomes of one CII unit. Why
can't I receive this unit through RPL?
A. We can only make awards of CII units based on a single
qualification. Where you have completed more than one unit for the
same qualification we can recognise units individually. We can
recognise relevant, equivalent technical learning through
discretionary awards of 'non unit specific credits'.
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