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ifs Malta
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EQF Level 4
This new Diploma qualification jointly awarded by the Malta International Training Centre (MITC) and the Institute of Financial Services - Malta (ifs Malta) marks the first ever collaboration of this kind between these two local reputable institutions to bring you a professional diploma qualification in corporate finance, treasury and portfolio management. The objective of this course is to provide the participants with a through understanding of Securities and Derivatives with particular focus on practical aspects related to both instruments. The course is geared towards students graduating in financial services and related disciplines. It will also be suitable for employees within the financial services sector who wish to undertake a career in Corporate Finance, Treasury and Portfolio Management and former employees within the same sector who have similar career objectives.
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EQF Level 5
The ifs Malta Diploma in Banking and Financial Services - Malta (DipBFS) is a qualification that caters for the needs of the financial services environment in Malta. This is a qualification in its own right, providing a firm knowledge base of financial services issues from which to go on and specialise. To obtain the DipBFS, candidates must (within a maximum period of four years from first registration) successfully complete six modules. This Diploma qualification is solely offered and intended to MCAST students.
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EQF Level -
The ifs Malta Maltese Financial Regulation has the main aim to give a solid background on the local regulatory framework. It enables participants to better understand the implications and the regulatory envionrment in which they operate. This module is design to be studies in conjunction with any other qualification that lacks material relevant to the Maltese legislation. The module covers the following topical issues: (i) The Regulation of Financial Services; (ii) Law Relating to Investment Services; (iii) Law Relating to Banking; (iv) Law Relating to Insurance and (v) Financial Markets Act & Ancillary Legislation.
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EQF Level -
The ifs Certificate in Home Loan Finance is a qualification in its own right, updates to cater for the need of the local financial services environment. The key focus of this Certificate are the different characteristics of home loan financing and mortgage advice that are of particular relevance to the Maltese market. The course has been designed to enable candidates to attain and maintain competence in becoming proficient in providing mortgage solutions and avice within the Maltese regulatory and ethical framework. In so doing one will be able to: (i) analyse consumers circumstances; (ii) apply mortgage solutions; (iii) identify consumers needs and make suitable recommendations and (iv) understand the avice process and the different types of mortgage solutions.
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EQF Level 4
This new Diploma qualification jointly awarded by the Malta International Training Centre (MITC) and the Institute of Financial Services - Malta (ifs Malta) marks the first ever collaboration of this kind between these two local reputable institutions to bring you a professional diploma qualification in corporate finance, treasury and portfolio management. The objective of this course is to provide the participants with a through understanding of Securities and Derivatives with particular focus on practical aspects related to both instruments. The course is geared towards students graduating in financial services and related disciplines. It will also be suitable for employees within the financial services sector who wish to undertake a career in Corporate Finance, Treasury and Portfolio Management and former employees within the same sector who have similar career objectives.
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EQF Level 5
The ifs Malta Diploma in Banking and Financial Services - Malta (DipBFS) is a qualification that caters for the needs of the financial services environment in Malta. This is a qualification in its own right, providing a firm knowledge base of financial services issues from which to go on and specialise. To obtain the DipBFS, candidates must (within a maximum period of four years from first registration) successfully complete six modules. This Diploma qualification is solely offered and intended to MCAST students.
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EQF Level -
The ifs Malta Maltese Financial Regulation has the main aim to give a solid background on the local regulatory framework. It enables participants to better understand the implications and the regulatory envionrment in which they operate. This module is design to be studies in conjunction with any other qualification that lacks material relevant to the Maltese legislation. The module covers the following topical issues: (i) The Regulation of Financial Services; (ii) Law Relating to Investment Services; (iii) Law Relating to Banking; (iv) Law Relating to Insurance and (v) Financial Markets Act & Ancillary Legislation.
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EQF Level -
The ifs Certificate in Home Loan Finance is a qualification in its own right, updates to cater for the need of the local financial services environment. The key focus of this Certificate are the different characteristics of home loan financing and mortgage advice that are of particular relevance to the Maltese market. The course has been designed to enable candidates to attain and maintain competence in becoming proficient in providing mortgage solutions and avice within the Maltese regulatory and ethical framework. In so doing one will be able to: (i) analyse consumers circumstances; (ii) apply mortgage solutions; (iii) identify consumers needs and make suitable recommendations and (iv) understand the avice process and the different types of mortgage solutions.
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ifs School of Finance (UK)
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EQF Level 4
Achieving the ifs uk Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA) will enable you to gain a thorough understanding of the principles of good advice and the financial services industry. CeFA is designed to ensure that wherever a financial adviser is located, they will have access to the same high quality educational input and assessment opportunities. Employers from across the sector have been involved in its development. CeFA comprises 4 modules, each with a 12-month registration window opportunity to sit for the exam and complete the module. It is a self-study programme and thus it is up to you, how quickly you progress through it. You can register and sit for the exam at any time throughout the year, and the result is instantly in your hands.
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EQF Level 4
The Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice is the industry benchmark qualification, providing learners with the qualification they need to be licensed to practise (in the UK). CeMAP is designed to ensure that wherever a mortgage adviser is located in the UK they have access to the same high quality educational input and assessment opportunities. Employers from acrossthe sector have been involved in its development . This ensures that the content provides students with the knowledge they require in order to meet the current and future career /regulatory requirements. The CeMAP comprises 3 modules each with a 12-month registration period. Since this is a self-study programme it entirely up to you how quickly to progress through it. You can register for CeMAP at any time during the year.
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EQF Level -
The Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) is the professional certification that enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist knowledge and application of the skills required for competent practice. The CDCS programme has been developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that the certification reflects best practice. It has been developed in parnership by the ifs School of Finance (UK) and the BAFT-IFSA. It is also endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
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EQF Level -
The ifs Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) is a professional qualification for trade, export and commodity executives who need to gain and demonstrate a thorough understanding of key procedures, practices and legislation in trade finance on an International level. CITF combines the acquisition of technical knowledge with the skills to apply that knowledge to real situations. It has been developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that it focuses on the essential areas of knowledge that those involved in trade finance must need to understand to be effective and successful.
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EQF Level 4
The ifs UK Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) is a new qualification for financial advisers who wish to enhance their prospects by demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and skills. The Diploma course is a challenging and relevant programme of study that builds on existing adviser expertise and qualifications and reflects what advisers actually do. It ehances knowledge in core areas such as regulation, investment principles, risk, taxation and personal financial planning, it uses real-life scenarios to develop the essential skills to apply this technical knowledge in practice and is achievable within nine months assuming you have already completed a relevant benchmark at a Certificate level qualification, as CeFA.
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EQF Level 5
The ifs UK Professional Certificate in Banking is an industry benchmark qualification for those starting out in, or aspriting to, a management career in financial services, particularly in retail and commercial banking. Fully awarded and examined by the ifs School of Finance, this course programme is a widely recognised and valued qualification in its own right, but also forms the first stage of the ifs degree programmes, culminating in achievement of the BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management. The PCertB will enable you to: (i) gain a thorough grounding in the workings of the sector both from an organisational point of view and in respect of financial markets through the core module 'Financial Markets and Risk'; (ii) appreciate the essential concepts of risk that underpin financial decision-making at every level; (iii) provide assurance to industry employers that the knowledge developed is based on comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles on which the industry is built; (iv) gain the abaility to further develop general financial services knowledge; (v) focus on a particular area of interest that is specific to your existing role.
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EQF Level 5
The Foundation Degree in Banking Practice & Management (FdSc) (formerly known the Foundation Degree in Financial Markets & Management) is a professional qualification for people working or aspiring to work in the financial services industry. It is a blend of academic and work-based learning within a single programme. The FdSc is delivered and assessed by the ifs School of Finance, and validated and awarded by the University of Kent. The FdSc comprises two study stages. (At FHEQ UL Level 4 you will need to complete the Professional Certificate in Banking or an ifs Applied Diploma) Students who hold a relevant degree can enter directly at FHEQ UK Level 5 (please consult the entry requirements). The FdSc covers an array of topics that include: (i) the relationship between an organisation and its individual stakeholders; (ii) the different roles within the financial services industry; (iii) the needs of customers and (iv) how to measure performance effectively). In addition further modules will examine the principles of organisational management and the commercial environment in the financial services industry. The Work-Based Learning Module then enables you to use the skills you have developd, and the final module allows you to select a subject that is specific to your needs.
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EQF Level 6
The BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management will provide you with the expert knowledge and skills required to enhance your career prospects. It leads directly from either the Foundation Degree in Banking Practice and Management or the Professional Diploma in Banking Practice and Management. It is delivered, assessed and awarded by the ifs School of Finance. The programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to perform a senior management role within a financial services organisation. At its core this degree programme is focused on giving students the ability to investigate and analyse a range of issues relating to financial markets, the financial services sector and its environment. The course contents enables you to (i) apply specialised, up-to-date knowledge within specific areas of the financial services industry; (ii) analyse and evaluate business cases in order to make and justify strategic decisions; (iii) identify and satisfy customer needs; (iv) understand the importance of moral.ethical, social, economic and environmental issues within the financial services sector; (v) home the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in a managerial role.
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EQF Level 4
The ifs UK Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) is a new qualification for financial advisers who wish to enhance their prospects by demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and skills. The Diploma course is a challenging and relevant programme of study that builds on existing adviser expertise and qualifications and reflects what advisers actually do. It ehances knowledge in core areas such as regulation, investment principles, risk, taxation and personal financial planning, it uses real-life scenarios to develop the essential skills to apply this technical knowledge in practice and is achievable within nine months assuming you have already completed a relevant benchmark at a Certificate level qualification, as CeFA.
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EQF Level 5
The ifs UK Professional Certificate in Banking is an industry benchmark qualification for those starting out in, or aspriting to, a management career in financial services, particularly in retail and commercial banking. Fully awarded and examined by the ifs School of Finance, this course programme is a widely recognised and valued qualification in its own right, but also forms the first stage of the ifs degree programmes, culminating in achievement of the BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management. The PCertB will enable you to: (i) gain a thorough grounding in the workings of the sector both from an organisational point of view and in respect of financial markets through the core module 'Financial Markets and Risk'; (ii) appreciate the essential concepts of risk that underpin financial decision-making at every level; (iii) provide assurance to industry employers that the knowledge developed is based on comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles on which the industry is built; (iv) gain the abaility to further develop general financial services knowledge; (v) focus on a particular area of interest that is specific to your existing role.
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EQF Level 5
The Foundation Degree in Banking Practice & Management (FdSc) (formerly known the Foundation Degree in Financial Markets & Management) is a professional qualification for people working or aspiring to work in the financial services industry. It is a blend of academic and work-based learning within a single programme. The FdSc is delivered and assessed by the ifs School of Finance, and validated and awarded by the University of Kent. The FdSc comprises two study stages. (At FHEQ UL Level 4 you will need to complete the Professional Certificate in Banking or an ifs Applied Diploma) Students who hold a relevant degree can enter directly at FHEQ UK Level 5 (please consult the entry requirements). The FdSc covers an array of topics that include: (i) the relationship between an organisation and its individual stakeholders; (ii) the different roles within the financial services industry; (iii) the needs of customers and (iv) how to measure performance effectively). In addition further modules will examine the principles of organisational management and the commercial environment in the financial services industry. The Work-Based Learning Module then enables you to use the skills you have developd, and the final module allows you to select a subject that is specific to your needs.
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EQF Level 6
The BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management will provide you with the expert knowledge and skills required to enhance your career prospects. It leads directly from either the Foundation Degree in Banking Practice and Management or the Professional Diploma in Banking Practice and Management. It is delivered, assessed and awarded by the ifs School of Finance. The programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to perform a senior management role within a financial services organisation. At its core this degree programme is focused on giving students the ability to investigate and analyse a range of issues relating to financial markets, the financial services sector and its environment. The course contents enables you to (i) apply specialised, up-to-date knowledge within specific areas of the financial services industry; (ii) analyse and evaluate business cases in order to make and justify strategic decisions; (iii) identify and satisfy customer needs; (iv) understand the importance of moral.ethical, social, economic and environmental issues within the financial services sector; (v) home the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in a managerial role.
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Central Law Training - International
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EQF Level 6
The CLT Diploma in Fund Administration is designed for fund practitioners, the Advanced Certificate and Diploma provides detailed knowledge and practical skills. Awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School, it is a certificated, professional education programme demonstrating excellence. It is suitable for fund practitioners who are relatively new to the industry as well as those who already have some practical experience and want to improve their knowledge. Individuals who complete the programme will gain a practical insight into the funds industry and be able to fulfill their responsibilities with confidence. By drawing upon international best practice, the course helps prepare fund practitioners to adapt and change to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving external envionrment.
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International Compliance Association / Training
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EQF Level 5
The ICA International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering is unique, as it is designed for Anti Money Laundering professionals who have already have a degree of experience. The Diploma provides detailed and comprehensive knowledge as well as practical skills in order that financial services practitioners can undertake their responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. By drawing upon international best practice, it helps prepare individuals to adapt to the external environment. Written and delivered by experienced industry practitioners, the Diploma is both relevant and topical. Subjects included in the programme are explored in-depth with extensive course material that can be used in the workplace. The Diploma will help you develop best practice initiatives and prepare you to face present and future challenges, which in turn minimises risk for your firm.
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EQF Level 5
The ICA International Diploma in Compliance is suitable for those compliance professionals who already have some practical experience in Compliance and who want to improve their knowledge. Individuals who complete the Diploma will be able to undertake their responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. By drawing upon international best practice, the Diploma helps prepare you to adapt and change to meet the challenges created by the constantly evolving external environment. Those who have already graduated from the Diploma find that their performance in the workplace improces and opportunities for career progression are enhanced. By undertaking this Diploma you develop your knowledge and you help secure your firm. Those who have completed the qualification say it has been worthwhile.
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EQF Level -
The ICA International Certificated Financial Crime Awareness Training (in Betting and Gaming) is a unique certificated education programme, as it provides practical knowledge and useful skills that can be used in the workplace; enhancing performance and reducing risk. The course manual and support reading texts form a source of reference for the future. The course contents equips individuals with the necessary skills to enable them to adapt to present and future challenges and ultimately, it will help with any fraud prevention career aspirations. Undertaking this course programme as part of a blended learning strategy will not only ensure staff have the required knowledge and skills but provide verifiable proof of learning.
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EQF Level -
The ICA International Certificated Financial Crime Awareness Training (in Financial Services) is a unique certificated education programme, as it provides practical knowledge and useful skills that can be used in the workplace; enhacing performance and reducing risk. The course manual and support reading texts form a source of reference for the future. The course contents equips individuals with the necessary skills to enable them to adapt to present and future challenges and ultimately, to help with any fraud prevention careers aspirations. Undertaking this course programme as part of a blended learning strategy will not only ensure staff have the required knowledge and skills but will provide verifiable proof of learning.
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EQF Level -
The ICA International Certificated Anti-Money Laundering Awareness Training (in Financial Services) is a unique certificated education programme, involving the study of course materials and an invigilated assessment. The course provides detailed information, as well as practical skills in order for staff working in the financial services sector can undertake anti-money laundering responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. By drawing upon international best practice, it helps prepare individuals to adapt and change to the external envionment. The programme is an excellent introduction to Anti-Money Laundering as it covers fundamentals of prevention, telling staff what they need to know in order to understand their responsibilities so that they may approach their roles with confidence. It provides a good basis on which to develop further knowledge.
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Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments
EQF Level -
This Certificate in International Wealth Management will ensure that wealth managers and advisers understand the range of assets and investment products that are available in the market. It will equip them to provide financial advice and find appropriate solutions to meet the investment, retirement, protection and estate and tax planning needs of their clients. The ICWM is appropriate for staff working in private banking and wealth management roles who need to demonstrate competence through the achievement of a benchmark qualification and who want to develop a thorough understanding of how to deliver wealth management advice.
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This Certificate in Investment Operations is a global practitioner-led programme for administration and operations staff working in both wholesale and retail firms. It equips individuals with an iverview of the financial services industry and its regulation as well as providing a detailed picture of their particular industry sector. It incorporates a range of exams that represent different technical activities within the industry and is taken by over 10,000 candidates a year. Completing the IOC demonstrates professionalism and commitment to high standards and offers progression to higher-level qualifications and career progress.
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This IFQ is a ground-breaking qualification that covers Islamic Finance from both a technical and a sharia's perspective, providing the first international benchmark in the area of Islamic Finance. It provides candidates with an understanding of the influence of sharia in a business context and prepares candidates to hold key positions in the Islamic Finance and takaful (Islamic Insurance) industries. The qualification is approrpaite for existing and new employees and those seeking a career in Islamic Finance. Since its launch, the exam has been taken in over 40 countries.
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EQF Level 7
This MBA is awarded by an internationally renowned Business School for Banking in partnership with the worlds oldest professional Institute of Bankers. It is a new, innovative masters course for the global banking industry. It combines high level skills and professional competencies that will be increasingly necessary for the post-crisis banking environment. It is a ground-breaking qualification that allows students to gain a dual award of a top MBA together with "Chartered Banker" status.
Full CBMBA = £ 15,750
Accelerated = £ 7,750
Super-Accelerated (holders of MBA) = £ 5,000
Super-Accelerated (non-holders of MBA) = £ 5,000
Postgraduate Diploma = £ 9,250
Postgraduate Certificate = £ 5,250
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Undertaking Due Diligence in Hedge Funds
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Registration Fee
Eur 380
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Maltese Financial Regulation
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MFR18 hours of class-room based tuition led by local practitioners, course material, assessment and certification
Eur 315
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Certificate in Home Loan Finance
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CeHLFStudy material, 60 hours of class-room based tuitions led by local practitioners, exam registration and certification
Eur 757
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Certificate for Financial Advisers
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Tuition Registration FeeThis fee is inclusive of 54 hours of classroom based tutor contact for Modules 1 to 4
Eur 410
Registration Fee - Module 1Inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
Registration Fee - Module 2Inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
Registration Fee - Module 3Inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
Registration Fee - Module 4Inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
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Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP)
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Registration Fee - Module 1inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
Registration Fee - Module 2inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
Registration Fee - Module 3inclusive of Exam Registration & Course Material
Eur 170
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Certified Documentary Credit Specialist
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Registration Feeinclusive of study material, exam registration and certification
Eur 490
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Diploma for Financial Advisers
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Tuition Registration FeeThis fee is inclusive of 45 hours of classroom based tutor contact
Eur 400
Registration Fee - Study ModulesInclusive of Assessment Registrations and Certification
Eur 650
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Professional Certificate in Banking
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Distance Learning (30 credit module)This fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor assistance, Assesment and Certification
GBP 700
Flexible Learning (30 credit module)This fee is inclusive of Course Material, classroom based local tutor contact up to 21 hours per module, Assesment and Certification
GBP 850
Web Supported Learning (15 credit module)This fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor assistance, Assesment and Certification
GBP 460
Flexible Learning (15 credit module)This fee is inclusive of Course Material, classroom based local tutor contact up to 14 hours per module, Assesment and Certification
GBP 560
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Foundation Degree in Banking Practice & Management
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Compulsory Module - Distance LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor Assistance, Assessment and Certification
GBP 700
Compulsory Module - Flexible LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Classroom-Based local tutor contact up to 21 hours per module, Assessment and Certification
GBP 850
Option Module - Distance LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor Assistance, Assessment and Certification
GBP 700
Option Module - Flexible LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Classroom-Based local tutor contact up to 21 hours per module, Assessment and Certification
GBP 850
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BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management
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Compulsory Module - Distance LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor Assistance, Assessment and Certification
GBP 700
Compulsory Module - Flexible LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Classroom-Based local tutor contact up to 21 hours per module, Assessment and Certification
GBP 850
Option Module - Distance LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Web Tutor Assistance, Assessment and Certification
GBP 700
Option Module - Flexible LearningThe fee is inclusive of Course Material, Classroom-Based local tutor contact up to 21 hours per module, Assessment and Certification
GBP 850
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Diploma in Fund Administration
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 7 days of workshops led by Foreign Trainers, Open-Book Exam and Certification
Eur 2,700
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ICA Diploma in Compliance
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 4 days of workshops led by Foreign Trainers, Open-Book Exam and Certification
Eur 2,900
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ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 4 days of workshops led by Foreign Trainers, Open-Book Exam and Certification
Eur 2,900
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ICA Certificated Awareness in Financial Crime Awareness - Betting & Gaming
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 1 day workshop led by a Foreign / Local Trainer, Exam and Certification
Eur 315
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ICA Certificated Awareness in Financial Crime Awareness - Financial Services
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 1 day workshop led by a Foreign / Local Trainer, Exam and Certification
Eur 315
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ICA Certificated Awareness in Anti-Money Laundering - Financial Services
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Registration FeeFee is inclusive of Course Material, 1 day workshop led by a Foreign / Local Trainer, Exam and Certification
Eur 315
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An Introduction to Maltese Financial Services Law
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Publication (Hard-Cover)
Eur 85
Publication (Soft-Cover)
Eur 65
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Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA) - Past Papers
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Past Papers - Module 13 Specimen Papers (A + B + C)
Eur 30
Past Papers - Module 23 Specimen Papers (A + B + C)
Eur 30
Past Papers - Module 33 Specimen Papers (A + B + C)
Eur 30
Past Papers - Module 43 Specimen Papers (A + B + C)
Eur 30
Revision Notes - Module 1Revision Notes
Eur 37
Revision Notes - Module 2Revision Notes
Eur 26
Revision Notes - Module 3Revision Notes
Eur 55
E-Learning Competence Development ToolCeFA e-learning tool
Eur 178
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