Courses, programmes, events and supports for Credit Unions

Acquiring the QFA designation through IOB offers the Triple Crown for Financial Advisors: QFA + EFA + UCD Award

IOB supporting Credit Unions to become MCC qualified

Under The Central Bank of Ireland's regulations, the minimum competency requirements have been extended for Credit Unions and will come into effect in October 2024. As part of IOB’s ongoing support for Credit Union members, we want to help you attain a professional designation required under the Central Bank of Ireland Minimum Competency Code (MCC).

The QFA designation is the benchmark designation for advisors who work in the financial services sector, including the Credit Union movement and satisfies the Central Bank of Ireland's Minimum Competency Code.

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EXTRA EXAM SITTINGS FOR PCFA (APA) AND PDFA (QFA) MODULES 2024/2025

IOB is offering six exam sittings per year for PCFA and PDFA modules, providing greater flexibility to attain the Professional Certificate in Financial Advice (APA) and the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice (QFA).

*Please note that some of these modules do not run in all intakes. For further information, please refer to the Upcoming Intakes, or click on the link below:

Key Dates for extra sitting APA modules

Key Dates for extra sitting QFA modules

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** 50% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR THE PROFEESIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL ADVICE (APA)

This programme qualifies for 50% funding through HCI Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy.

Enrol now: Professional Certificate in Financial Advice (APA)

Modules - 2 modules

Next online exams - July 2025

Closing date - 16 May 2025

Fees - €350 per module

Find out more and enrol here

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Enrol now: Professional Diploma in Financial Advice (QFA)

Modules - 6 modules

Next online exams - July 2025

Closing date - 16 May 2025

Fees - €350 per module

Find out more and enrol here

On successful completion of the UCD accredited Professional Diploma in Financial Advice, you will be invited to take up both the industry valued QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) designation, plus the prestigious EFA (European Financial Adviser™) designation (only available through IOB). Find out more here.

IOB is very proud to be the only body in Ireland to offer the EFA designation alongside the QFA designation as a result of our agreement with the European Financial Planning Association.

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Dedicated Credit Union Relationship Managers

If you have a question about any of our programmes, please contact one of your dedicated Credit Union Relationship Managers who will be delighted to help.

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As the remit of Credit Unions continues to evolve at pace, IOB have put together a suite of Short Courses, UCD Awarded Programmes, and events designed to ensure staff at all levels are adequately skilled and accredited, while also providing a unique pathway to specialist and leadership roles within Financial Services.

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Choose your area of interest to discover Short Course and Programmes enrolling now:

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