Name: Financial Advisor Certification (FAC)
Price: 140 GBP

Financial Advisor Certification (FAC) Online Course

Having spent years guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of their financial lives, we understand what it truly takes to succeed as a financial advisor. It’s not just about knowing the numbers; it’s about building trust, understanding human behaviour, and possessing a robust framework of knowledge.

This Financial Advisor Certification (FAC) online course provides that essential foundation. It’s designed from the ground up to equip you with the core principles and skills needed to navigate the modern financial landscape confidently, earning you 140 valuable CPD points and a respected CPD QS accredited certificate along the way. Think of this as your essential toolkit, built on real-world necessities.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

This Financial Advisor Certification - FAC is a combination of 5 Units:

Course Description

Over the years, we’ve seen countless individuals enter this field. Those who thrive are the ones with a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of financial disciplines. This course delves into the core pillars you’ll rely on daily: from laying a solid groundwork in the Introduction to Finance and honing essential client-facing abilities in Essential Skills, we move into the absolute cornerstone – Financial Planning. We then build upon this with comprehensive modules on Wealth Management, showing you how to analyse a client’s full picture with Personal Financial Statements, and tackling the vital area of Financial Risk Management – because protecting assets is just as crucial as growing them. The Investment Planning module provides the strategies needed to help clients build towards their future, whether for retirement, education, or other significant milestones.

What sets this Financial Advisor Certification apart is its commitment to real-world applicability and your long-term success. We include modules on specific, often-encountered scenarios like Divorce Planning, offering practical insights often learned only through hard experience. We also address the tools of the modern advisor, with a module dedicated to leveraging Google Analytics – because understanding your online presence and client engagement is increasingly important.

We believe in your potential, which is why we offer Lifetime Access to the course materials, ensuring you can revisit them as your career evolves, and a Free Retake Exam because sometimes, the first attempt isn’t perfect, but mastery is achievable. Earn your 140 CPD points and your CPD QS accredited certificate, confident that you have invested in a robust education.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Financial Advisor Certification – FAC Course is as follows:

Unit 01: Financial Advisor Certificate (FAC)

Introduction to Finance.
Essential Skills for Financial Advisors
Financial Planning
Wealth Management and Guide to Make Personal Financial Statements
Financial Risk Management and Assessment
Investment Planning
Divorce Planning
Google Analytics for Financial Advisor

Unit 02: Project Finance

Module 01: Introduction to Project Finance
Module 02: Project Appraisal and Risk Assessment
Module 03: Project Finance Structures
Module 04: Financial Modelling in Project Finance
Module 05: Funding and Capital Markets
Module 06: Project Finance and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Module 07: Future Trends and Challenges in Project Finance

Unit 03: UK Financial Regulations

Module 01: Understanding Financial Markets in the UK
Module 02: Assessing Financial Services & Risk in the UK
Module 03: Legal Framework on Contract & Trust
Module 04: Ethics and Professionalism
Module 05: UK Financial Services Regulators
Module 06: FCA and PRA Governance, Principles, and Rules
Module 07: FCA and PRA Competence of Companies and Individuals
Module 08: Financial Crime Regulations
Module 09: Complaints & Redress
Module 10: FCA Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS)

Unit 04: Investment Advisor Certification (IAC)

Module 02: Financial Markets and Instruments
Module 03: Analysing the Macroeconomic Environment
Module 04: Understanding Taxation of Investors and Investments
Module 05: Principles of Portfolio Construction and Planning
Module 06: Providing Investment Advice
Module 07: Evaluating Portfolio Performance and Review
Module 08: Implementing Investment Strategies

Unit 05: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Introduction to Money Laundering
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Development of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Responsibility of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Risk-based Approach
Customer Due Diligence
Record Keeping
Suspicious Conduct and Transactions
Awareness and Training

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Financial Advisor Certification course, you will be equipped to:

Master the fundamental principles of finance and the economic environment relevant to client advice.
Develop the critical interpersonal, ethical, and analytical skills essential for effective client relationships and advisory practice.
Construct comprehensive and tailored financial plans that address clients' specific life goals and circumstances.
Understand wealth management strategies, portfolio construction, and the crucial ability to analyse and prepare personal financial statements.
Identify, assess, and manage key financial risks, and apply strategic investment planning principles for long-term wealth accumulation and protection.

Who should take the course

This Financial Advisor Certification (FAC) course is ideally suited for:

Aspiring Financial Advisors: Individuals seeking to enter the financial advisory profession and build a strong foundational knowledge base.
Existing Financial Professionals: Those looking to formalize their skills, gain a recognized certification (CPD accredited), and earn significant CPD points for professional development.
Career Changers: Professionals from other industries looking to transition into the finance and advisory sector.
Individuals Seeking CPD: Anyone in the financial services sector requiring a substantial number of recognized Continuous Professional Development points (140 CPD Points) to meet professional body requirements.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Financial Advisor Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.