LIBF’s Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) is a comprehensive qualification that meets the FCA's requirements for financial advisers. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in financial advice. Closely aligned to the role that advisers undertake, the qualification consists of six modules: 

Module 1: Financial Services Regulation and Ethics (FSRE) 
This foundational module introduces financial services regulations, ethics, and client skills through a two-hour multiple-choice exam split into two units. 

Modules 2-5: Advanced Financial Advice 
Covering Taxation, Investments, Protection, and Retirement Planning through individual 90-minute multiple-choice exams, each of which is split into two units. 

Module 6: Advanced Financial Advice Coursework 
A practical assessment based on a pre-released fact find requiring detailed analysis and recommendations. 

KEY BENEFIT: This qualification offers a flexible, practical route to becoming a financial adviser. Study online, on-demand, with case study-based learning that mirrors real advisory work. No final timed written exam – just practical coursework aligned to the role that advisers undertake. Complete modules in any order and pay as you go. Having modules split into two units means if you fail a unit, you only need to resit the unit you failed rather than the whole module.  

KEY CONSIDERATION: The coursework module (Module 6) has specific submission dates throughout the year, allowing you to select your preferred date that best fits around your personal commitments and career progression. 

For further information or help at any time, please contact us at customerservices@libf.ac.uk or on +44 (0)1227 818609.