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Brand Financial Training > CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

What is the purpose of this Diploma?

This is the benchmark qualification for advising on retail investment products. This Diploma is a RQF level 4 qualification which meets the FCA’s requirements for those who wish to work as a financial advisor (subject to other regulatory requirements). It is also suitable for those working in a supporting or technical role who wish to increase their knowledge of the financial advice process, the financial services markets and its regulation and ethics plus a wide range of technical areas including investments, taxation, pensions and financial protection.

Upon achieving the qualification, you can use the designation DipPFS if you are a member of the PFS.

What do I need to do to achieve this Diploma?

To pass the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning you must pass six compulsory units. These are:

  • R01 Financial services, regulation and ethics
  • R02 Investment principles and risk
  • R03 Personal taxation
  • R04 Pensions and retirement planning
  • R05 Financial protection
  • R06 Financial planning practice

CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

CriteriaDetails
Available units:R01 Financial services, regulation and ethics
R02 Investment principles and risk
R03 Personal taxation
R04 Pensions and retirement planning
R05 Financial protection
R06 Financial planning practice
Credits required for qualification:100
Level:4

R01 Financial services, regulation and ethics
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CriteriaDetails
Credits20 - Diploma
Exam FormatOnline, 2 hours
Number of Questions100 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Nominal Pass Mark65%
2023 Pass Rate69.6%

R02 Investment principles and risk
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CriteriaDetails
Credits20 - Diploma
Exam FormatOnline, 2 hours
Number of Questions100 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Nominal Pass Mark65%
2023 Pass Rate63.8%

R03 Personal taxation
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CriteriaDetails
Credits10 - Diploma
Exam FormatOnline, 1 hour
Number of Questions50 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Nominal Pass Mark65%
2023 Pass Rate55.4%

R04 Pensions and retirement planning
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CriteriaDetails
Credits10 - Diploma
Exam FormatOnline, 1 hour
Number of Questions50 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Nominal Pass Mark65%
2023 Pass Rate65.9%

R05 Financial protection
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Credits10 - Certificate
Exam FormatOnline, 1 hour
Number of Questions50 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Nominal Pass Mark70%
2023 Pass Rate76.6%

R06 Financial planning practice
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Credits30 - Diploma
Exam Format3 hours
Number of Questions2 written case studies
Nominal Pass Mark55%
2023 Pass Rate74.8%

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