Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR): A Practical Guide

One full-day

Coming Soon

The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) was introduced by the FCA and PRA to strengthen accountability, governance, and conduct across UK financial services, including the insurance sector. The regime places clear personal responsibility on senior leaders and certified staff to demonstrate effective oversight, competence, and reasonable steps in preventing regulatory breaches and customer harm.

Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR): A Practical Guide

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

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Summary

 Dates: Coming Soon

Timings: 09:30-16:30 (UK)

 Duration: One full-day

 No of attendees: Up to 16

Format: Online - virtual delivery

CPD: Recognised

Trainer: Daryl Evans FCMI,  Assoc CIPD, Chartered Manager

 Price: £209 Members / £269 Non Members

Workshop Objectives

This workshop provides a clear introduction to SM&CR and its core requirements. Using real enforcement cases from the wider financial services industry and practical exercises, participants explore how SM&CR operates in practice and how it should be embedded into day-to-day management. The session focuses on managing conduct, competence, fitness and propriety, performance, and culture in a way that meets regulatory expectations and withstands scrutiny.

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

• Understanding the Essence of Assertiveness: Clarifying Misconceptions
• Mastery of Assertive Skills and the Benefits of Assertive Techniques
• Cultivating Positive Thinking and Heightened Self-Awareness
• Managing and Shaping Internal Dialogue for Personal Growth
• Strategies for Building Confidence and Elevating Self-Esteem

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for professionals with accountability, oversight, or governance responsibilities under SM&CR, including:

• Senior Managers (SMFs)
• Certified Function Managers 
• HR Directors, HR Business Partners & People Managers
• Compliance & Risk Professionals 
• Board Members & Non-Executive Directors 
• Emerging Leaders in Regulated Roles 

Corporate Solutions

As part of our commitment to advancing professional standards within the sector, the CII offers a comprehensive suite of training and development solutions. These are designed to provide a structured, collaborative approach to skills enhancement, fully aligned with our internationally recognised Professional Map.  We offer workshops covering exam revision, technical training and business and leadership topics. 

Whether you're looking to upskill employees, support career progression, or drive business success, our bespoke training solutions can elevate and future proof the competencies required across your workforce. 

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