Regulated Supervisor Skills

Two half days

Skills to Observe, Assess and Develop New Advisers

8 & 9 July 2026, 09:30-12:30 (UK)

This two half-day workshop equips supervisors with the essential skills and processes to effectively observe, assess, and develop new advisers.

Drawing on FCA guidance and proven coaching models, delegates will learn to maintain supervisory competence, support adviser growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Public course booking

Members: £209pp
Non-members: £269pp

To book this workshop for yourself or up to 6 Delegates, please complete the below form:

Corporate (In-house) training

To book this workshop for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session for between 7-16 Delegates, on a date that's convenient for you, please complete the below form to register your interest:

Summary

Dates: 8 & 9 July 2026

Timings: 09:30-12:30 (UK)

 Duration: Two half-days

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Online - Virtual delivery

 CPD: Recognised

Trainer: Paul Archer

Price: £209 Members / £269 Non Members

Workshop Overview

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand FCA T&C requirements for adviser supervision.
• Accurately assess adviser skills using structured observation tools.
• Prioritise development needs and create actionable plans.
• Conduct constructive feedback meetings to build strengths and address weaknesses.
• Use KPIs to identify trends and development needs.
• Master coaching techniques and role-play simulations for real-world scenarios.
• Maintain and evidence supervisory competence in regulated environments.

What will I achieve by attending this workshop?

• Evidence supervisory competence and compliance with FCA requirements.
• Build trust and rapport with advisers through effective coaching.
• Shift from directive supervision to developmental leadership.
• Apply practical tools and frameworks to real supervision challenges.
• Understand the core principles of coaching and how they apply to the supervisor.
• Learn how to ask powerful questions that unlock insight and motivation.

Who should attend?

• Appointed Representative (AR) Supervisors and managers responsible for regulated adviser development.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their coaching and assessment skills in a regulated environment.
• Organisations seeking to embed coaching behaviours into their leadership culture.

Corporate Solutions

We are able to offer training specifically for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session, for a set fee.

We can support your business with off-the-shelf courses for those studying our financial services units, our insurance units or those looking to develop their knowledge in a wide variety of technical and leadership areas. A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Corporate Training Catalogue.

Please speak with your Relationship Manager who can explore your learning needs further or contact: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Public course booking form

Corporate (In-house) training

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For enquiries about this workshop, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling. The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

CII workshops are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a workshop becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published.

We reserve the right to postpone the above workshop dates, subject to a minimum number of bookings received. Your booking will only be confirmed, once payment has been processed and you receive a booking confirmation email from the training team.

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