Financial Advice - QFA

The Professional Diploma in Financial Advice is a six-module level 7 qualification and is a must for all those pursuing a career in retail and business banking.

Requirements The minimum second level educational requirements for entry to the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice are as follows:

• Five passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and Mathematics
• Five O Level/GCSE passes, including English Language and Mathematics IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their application for admission to the programme. To enrol for Financial Planning, candidates must have enrolled for, passed or be exempt from the first five modules: Regulation, Life Assurance, Loans, Investment and Pensions. Professional Body Membership You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.