Surveys conducted by global corporations have shown around one in four adults are considering a change of career post-pandemic. It is no secret that a career in financial planning attract a high number of career-changers (a recent PFS member poll suggested 47% of entrants are second careerists). With career prospects cited as one of the most common reasons for seeking a career change, what are the exam and training routes for a career in regulated financial planning?
Examples include, the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, the LIBF Diploma for Financial Advisers, and the CISI Investment Advice Diploma. For more info on the differences between these qualifications, see our earlier article on Different options to achieve Level 4 – Professional Paraplanner
In this article, Alex Langhorn, Business Support Manager at Bespoke Training Solutions, takes a look at the different training routes available from self-study routes to joining an Academy programme.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning is made up of six core modules, commonly referred to as the R0 exams.
BTS offer support for each R0 module and we love taking candidates through from R01, when they start their journey, to R06 when they finally achieve their CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Find out more about each of the R0 exams below.
BTS study guides provide a clear, visual way to study for regulated exams.
There is no need to purchase the examining body R0 study text, our BTS guides are a complete replacement.
Available in a choice of two formats: printed or digital.
BTS offer face to face and remote workshops, and 1:1 training.
Our training ensures candidates fully understand the concepts that lie behind each of the key learning outcomes.
BTS training can also help identify key syllabus areas that are more popular with the R0 examiner.
BTS e-Learning is ideal for people who learn best using visual, online and interactive tools.
It allows you to work through your R0 studies at your own pace, with the BTS team behind you all the way.
BTS e-Learning can again show you the key syllabus areas that are more popular with the R0 examiner.
The BTS R0 Study Buddy app replicates the CII exam standard as closely as possible.
Practise exam questions on your mobile device with fully explained answers.
The app allows you to complete full specimen exams and/or concentrate on a key learning outcome.