Deadline: 1st March, 2024

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

Professional Certificate for Financial Advisors Programme is now internationally accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute.

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Specializations

BANKING SPECIALIZATION

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

SECURITIES DEALERS SPECIALIZATION

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

MUTUAL FUNDS SPECIALIZATION

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

Registration Deadline: 1st March, 2024
Examination Date: 27th April, 2024

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

Cert. FA Application Form

IBF Membership Form

IBF Fee Structure 2022

Standing Order Form

Complete payments of the registration, annual membership and examination fees must be received prior to registration for the Programme. 

Deadline: 1st March, 2024

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