Calibrand allows financial advisers to 'mix & match' with CII
Calibrand the currency for talent® announced today that financial advisers can 'mix & match' Calibrand and Chartered Institute of Insurance(CII) RO units to reach diploma level to comply with the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
Denis Saunders, Managing Director of Calibrand
commented, "We are delighted to announce that following CII's
accreditation of both the Calibrand Diploma in Professional
Financial Advice and its individual units, students can transfer RO
exams they have already passed to achieve a credit for the
corresponding Calibrand unit."
"Alternatively, students can take Calibrand units and gain credit
towards the CII regulated diploma. Once again, we are providing a
qualification that is straightforward, attainable and
cost-effective."
There are many similarities between the Calibrand and CII
offerings, including;
• Both comprise 6 units.
• Both follow the Financial Services Authority syllabus
exactly.
• Both offer units 1-5 as online multiple choice exams.
There are also key differences including;
• Calibrand multiple-choice questions are ALL 'single
response'.
• Calibrand Unit 6 is 12-15 short answers completed online.
• Calibrand delivers examinations 'in-house' in addition to
provision in test centres.
Calibrand offer free learning material, practice and mock exams,
together with free re-sits (for units 1-5) if you pass the mock
exam. The total cost of study and qualification is approximately
half that of some providers.
Saunders continues, "The mutual recognition between Calibrand and
CII gives advisers maximum flexibility and choice in achieving
their diploma. Advisers were very keen to see Calibrand and the CII
achieve this. We believe our RDR compliant qualification is more
straightforward, attainable and cost-effective."
Calibrand has recently won the Scottish e-Assessment Award for the
innovative approach to delivering the Diploma in Professional
Financial Advice.
Further details on The Diploma in Professional Financial Advice
are available at www.calibrand.com or on 01332 222685 or by
email at [email protected]