IOB supporting Credit Union Members

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.

Enrol now: Professional Diploma in Financial Advice (QFA)

Modules - 6 modules

Next online exams - May 2024

Closing date - 15 March 2024

Fees - €350 per module

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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.


Enrol now: Professional Certificate in Financial Advice (APA)

Modules - 2 modules

Next online exams - May 2024

Closing date - 15 March 2024

Fees - €350 per module

Find out more and enrol here


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.


Testimonial

Emma Power (QFA, EFA), Youghal Credit Union

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“I chose the QFA programme to fast track my career in Financial Services and progress into the world of Mortgages. I had a very positive learning experience, with lecturers always available to answer email queries. The online webinars were very beneficial to listen to after a full day’s work and the online exams were under a relaxed environment. I would recommend this programme to all young professionals starting out in the Financial Services industry. The job opportunities are very competitive after securing the QFA and it has helped me personally and professionally develop my career in Mortgages.”


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:

Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Core to our wide role in Financial Services education and enablement, IOB offers the following programmes. Awarded by UCD, our APA and QFA qualifications allow graduates to advise customers on financial products, meeting the Central Bank's Minimum Competency Code (MCC).

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programmes are aimed at those who work, or aspire to work in a professional capacity within these functions in financial services.

Digital & Innovation

Our suite of Digital and Innovation courses and programmes are designed to provide students the knowledge and skills required to excel in an ever-increasing online environment.

Culture

Developed in consultation with international leading academic and industry experts, adopting these programmes demonstrates an investment by organisations in the competence of their staff in the areas of culture, conduct risk, consumer protection risk assessment, ethics and expected behaviours. 


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