Civil society Programmes - Ireland: Financial education for professionals, The Life Insurance Association

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Programme:

FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

Ireland

Date of creation: 1993

Sector, Sponsor, Responsible body(ies):

Civil society: The Life Insurance Association (LIA) is an educational and professional association for individuals working in the financial services industry.LIA is working closely with the industry partners and with the Irish Financial Regulator

Audience/Coverage:

Individuals working in the financial services industry.

Tools & Programmes:
The Association is committed to the ongoing professionalism of the industry, and works to achieve this aim through the provision of services including;

- Competency testing and diploma courses recognised by the industry
- Regular regional seminars
- National seminars and workshops
- The Professional - an educational and professional development journal
- Use of designations recognised by the industry
- Exchange of ideas with like-minded professionals
- The provision of a Continuous Professional Development Programme for QFAs (Qualified Financial Advisers)
- MyCPD - An online learning system for achieving formal CPD hours for QFAs and QFA FLIAs. MyCPD, a joint venture of LIA and The Institute of Bankers in Ireland is provided to QFAs and QFA FLIAs as part of their membership benefit.

The LIA offers the following courses:

- QFA Diploma

- Certificate in General Insurance for QFAs
- Pensions Foundation Course
- Pensions Diploma
- Certificate in Mortgage Practice
- Diploma in Property Investment and Lending
- Fellowship Diploma
- Joint Financial Services Diploma
- Bachelor of Financial Services Degree

More info on:

http://www.lia.ie/education.php

Description (Aim & Needs):

Education and training is provided for individuals involved in all sectors of the financial services industry, whether they are office or outdoor based; working in sales or sales support.

Assessment of Financial Literacy/Capability:

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Evaluation of the Programme:

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Resources/Available Material:

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Weblink:

www.lia.ie

Contact:

LIA
183 Kimmage Road West,
Dublin 12

Ireland

Email for course application queries:
courseapplications@lia.ie