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Home » Qualifications » Advanced Diploma in Insurance » Key facts

Key facts


The essential facts to know about completing the Advanced Diploma.

Level of qualification Professional
Credits required to complete (existing credits carried forward)
290¹
Minimum 205 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level, with 90 being at Advanced Diploma level.
Credits per unit 30 or 50 dependent on unit chosen
Number of available units 9 Advanced Diploma units
Plus access to FIT, Certificate and Diploma units
Compulsory units 2 units

  • (P92) Insurance business and finance ²
  • (P05) Insurance law
Assessment format

All units except 991 - exam - 3 hours
Essay style/case study questions and written short answers

Unit 991 - completion of a 10,000 word dissertation
Average study time 120-180 hours per unit dependent on that chosen
Combination of units at any level allowed? Yes
Subject to completion requirements
Availability of exam sessions

Twice yearly
April/October

Enrolment for unit 991 year-round (subject to availability)
Entry requirements? None. We do, however, recommend that candidates entering the Advanced Diploma should hold the following:

  • Diploma in Insurance; or
  • 3 A-Levels or equivalent
Credits available for prior learning? Yes
Record of Achievement issued for each exam pass? Yes
Completion certificate/ diploma awarded? Yes Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Designation ACII³
CII members are entitled to use on completion
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) approved? Note: funding may be available for approved examinations. See http://register.ofqual.gov.uk for the latest information

Notes:

  1. A maximum of 180 credits obtained from financial planning qualifications (CII or comparable awarded by another educational body) can count towards the Advanced Diploma. Please note: this rule is currently under review - any changes will be publicised in 2013.
  2. In place of P92 Advanced Diploma candidates can satisfy the business unit requirement by holding 530 or (the now withdrawn unit) P04
  3. Continuing Professional Development and Code of Ethics requirements apply.
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