Certificate Programme
Professional Certificate for Financial Advisors
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Overview
The Professional Certificate for Financial Advisors (Cert. FA) is a self-study certificate programme. It equips finance professionals with the skills required to provide sound financial advice to clients on the products and services that can help them achieve their financial goals. The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Cert. FA Programme consists of three specializations: Banking, Mutual Funds and Securities. Each specialization consists of three levels, with Level 1 being the foundation for all specializations.
Students will cover four (4) modules in this course:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Finance Ethics
Internationally Accredited
Hear what these graduates have to say.
Mr. Kelon Williams
The Cert. FA programme is one that I would recommend to anyone seeking professional development in the finance sector or for individuals who have a keen interest in making better financial decisions. I began the Cert FA programme with the assumption of it being another work-related course. I quickly realized that whilst the programme was enhancing my technical and analytical skills at work it was also impacting my personal life decisions.
Ms. Sadé Shari St. Louis
I have completely enjoyed the flexible, learning experience that the Cert. FA offered. Progression through the various levels was equally rewarding, as each level offered opportunity for immediate real-world application of the knowledge acquired. I was readily able to add value to my company's operations and enhance the client experience because of the skills developed along the way.
Specializations
Level One – Introduction to Financial Services and Products
- Financial Planning
- Economic Environment
- The Regulatory Context for Financial Service Sales
- Banking Services of Financial Institutions
- Time Value of Money
- Taxation
Level Two – Financial Products
- Insurance
- Mortgages
- Consumer Credit
- Financial Products & Markets
- Retirement
Level Three – Case Book: Client Assessment and Advice
Level One – Introduction to Financial Services and Products
- Financial Planning
- Economic Environment
- The Regulatory Context for Financial Service Sales
- Banking Services of Financial Institutions
- Time Value of Money
- Taxation
Level Two – Financial Products
- Introduction to Capital Markets
- Types of Securities
- New Issues
- Primary and Secondary Markets
- Special Regulatory Requirements
- Accounting Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Fixed Income Securities Analysis
- Fundamental and Technical Analysis
- Investment Management
- Financial Products and Markets
- Retirement
Level Three – Case Book: Client Assessment and Advice
Level One – Introduction to Financial Services and Products
- Financial Planning
- Economic Environment
- The Regulatory Context for Financial Service Sales
- Banking Services of Financial Institutions
- Time Value of Money
- Taxation
Level Two – Financial Products
- Mutual Funds – An Introduction
- Types of Mutual Funds
- Mutual Funds Risks
- The Mutual Fund Organization
- Fees and Expenses
- Fund Pricing
- Returns and Performance
- Marketing of Mutual Funds
- Mutual Fund Customers
- Financial Products and Markets
- Retirement
Level Three – Case Book: Client Assessment and Advice
Academic Guidance
The Cert. FA Programme was developed for self-study and as such, taught classes are not offered by the IBF. However, if you are interested in accessing taught classes for the programme, please contact our office to find out more about our recommended tuition providers.
Entry Requirements
To register for the Cert. FA Programme, candidates must meet the following requirements:
A minimum of two CAPE/GCE Advanced Level passes and five CXC/GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English Language, Mathematics or a Mathematics-related subject. CXC Grade III accepted from 1998. OR
Candidates must become members the Institute and maintain an up-to-date membership subscription throughout course of study.
Payment Methods
Direct Deposit
Linx
Credit Card
Certified or Managers Cheques
* Personal Cheques and Cash are not accepted
Registration
To register for the Cert. FA Programme, please download, print and complete the following forms and return them to our office:
Cert. FA Examination Registration Form
Complete payments of the registration, annual membership and examination fees must be received prior to registration for the Programme.