Financial Advisor Certification (FAC)

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.

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

• Unit 01: Financial Advisor Certificate (FAC)
• Unit 02: Project Finance
• Unit 03: UK Financial Regulations
• Unit 04: Investment Advisor Certification (IAC)
• Unit 05: Anti-MOney Laundering (AML)

Learning Outcomes

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

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

Key Features

• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals in the field
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

• Training Express Brochure - download

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.

Curriculum

Unit 01: Financial Advisor

• Module 01: Introduction to Finance
  
• Module 02: Essential Skill for Financial Advisor
  
• Module 03: Financial Planning
  
• Module 04: Wealth Management and Guide to Make Personal Financial Statements
  
• Module 05: Financial Risk Management and Assessment
  
• Module 06: Investment Planning
  
• Module 07: Divorce Planning
  
• Module 08: Google Analytics for Financial Advisors

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 01: Various Types of Asset Classes
• Module 02: The Macroeconomic Environment
• Module 03: The Basic Principles of Investment Risk _ Return
• Module 04: Investor _ Investment Taxation
• Module 05: Types of Investment Products
• Module 06: Planning and Constructing Portfolios
• Module 07: Providing Investment Advice
• Module 08: Performance _ Reviewing of Portfolios

Unit 05: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

• Module 01: Introduction to Money Laundering
• Module 02: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
• Module 03: Development of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation
• Module 04: Responsibility of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Module 05: Risk-based Approach
• Module 06: Customer Due Diligence
• Module 07: Record Keeping
• Module 08: Suspicious Conduct and Transactions
• Module 09: Awareness and Training

This Financial Advisor Certification (FAC) Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this course is ideal for:

• Law enforcement agents
• Fraud investigators
• Auditors and accountants
• Compliance officers
• Forensic accountants
• Financial analysts
• Police
• Risk management professionals

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.

After completing this course you will have a variety of careers to choose from:

• Financial Advisor: £35K to £50K/year.
• Financial Investigator - £30K to £50K/year.
• Fraud Analyst - £25K to £45K/year.
• Compliance Officer - £28K to £48K/year.
• Risk Manager - £40K to £70K/year.
• Forensic Accountant - £35K to £55K/year.

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