LIA - The Professional Association for Financial Services in Ireland

The Professional Diploma in Financial Advice with the QFA designation is the recognised benchmark qualification for all those who work in the financial services industry, and is a Level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Successful students will receive the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice from UCD and in addition are eligible to apply to LIA, for the designation QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser).

The QFA designation is the only qualification which satisfies the Financial Regulator’s Minimum Competency Requirements across a broad range of financial products, for those who wish to sell, advise on, or undertake specified activities for five of the six categories of financial advice as set out by the Financial Regulator, subject to meeting CPD requirements.

The QFA designation is increasingly being sought by industry employers when filling vacancies and promotional opportunities that arise in all areas of the financial services sector including management, sales support, as well as back office and administration functions.

If you are a financial adviser, or if you aspire to becoming a financial adviser in the future, then the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice is the ideal qualification for you. The Professional Diploma in Financial Advice will enhance the breadth and depth of your knowledge to help you provide consumers with sound professional advice.

What are the entry requirements?

Any individual can enrol for the first five modules - QFA Life Assurance, QFA Pensions, QFA Investment, QFA Loans and QFA Regulation. However to be eligible to enrol for QFA Financial Planning candidates must have enrolled for, passed or be exempt from the first five modules.

See main Education page for closing dates.

 

Download Application Form for 2010/2011 Academic Year Here