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Certificate in Regulated Financial Services Operations

The Level 3 Certificate in Regulated Financial Services Operations develops fundamental knowledge of the financial services sector, including regulation, legislation, and overseeing and administering financial products.

It suits those involved in or overseeing the operational delivery of life, pensions or investment products, in addition to other financial services support .

The Certificate is an ideal next step for holders of the Award in Financial Administration or Certificate in Investment Operations, requiring completion of one further unit.

Completion requirements

The Certificate comprises one core unit and two of the three option units, providing 35-40 CII credits on successful completion. These credits can be used towards further CII qualifications.

Core units:

Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (R01) 20 CII credits

Or

UK Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (CF1) 15 CII credits

Option units:

Life Office Administration (FA1) 10 CII credits

Pensions Administration (FA2) 10 CII credits

Individual Savings Account Administration (FA5) 10 CII credits

Upon successful completion, members can use the designation below.

Designation

CertCII (FS)

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