We are thrilled to launch our brand new range of micro-credential courses designed to elevate your expertise with industry-aligned micro-credentials – flexible, accredited, and designed to enhance your professional growth.
What are micro-credential courses?
Micro-credential courses are short, focused learning programmes designed to help learners gain specific skills or knowledge in a particular area. Our flexible micro-credential courses are delivered online and each micro-credential consists of one module, making it a compact yet impactful learning experience. These courses are ideal for anyone looking to upskill, reskill, or deepen their expertise in the finance field. These courses are accredited by Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Whether you're already a finance professional seeking to enhance your expertise or you are new to the industry, our courses provide the perfect blend of theoretical insights and practical applications.
Explore our diverse offerings below to find the course that best suits your career goals.
The Retirement Planning course which leads to the Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA) designation, is a one module course, delivered online over 12 weeks.
In the Retirement Planning course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the pension industry, with a focus on recent legislative and regulatory changes. The course covers a broad spectrum of topics, including state pensions, public and private sector pensions, self-employed pensions, and both defined contribution and defined benefit schemes. A key component of the module is the emphasis on sustainable investment practices. Upon completion, students will earn the Retirement Planning Advisor designation, a highly respected credential that equips them to provide expert pension advice. This module is designed to be highly practical, enabling students to apply their knowledge directly to client conversations, whether advising on defined benefit schemes, PRSAs, or master trusts, ensuring they can navigate the ever-evolving pension landscape with confidence.
The Investment Management course which leads to the highly respected Specialist Investment Adviser (SIA) designation, is a one module course delivered online over 12 weeks and is ideal for those working in advisory, product production or support roles in the areas of Investment / Asset / Wealth Management.
Students taking this module will gain a deep understanding of investment management, moving beyond basic competency to a more advanced grasp of how markets operate. The course covers essential topics such as the trade-off between risk and reward, evaluating various asset classes, and understanding investment products and strategies. Additionally, students will explore the human aspects of investing, including investor behavior and ESG principles, and will delve into innovative areas like cryptocurrency and alternative investments. By building a comprehensive investment toolkit, students will be better equipped to provide insightful and effective advice to their clients, particularly during challenging market conditions.
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The Risk Management and Insurance Planning course, which leads to the Financial Planning Risk Adviser (FPRA) designation, is a one module course, delivered online over 12 weeks.
During this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding financial planning, with a particular focus on risk management. The course covers 11 types of risks, including mortality risk, longevity risk, market risk, inflation risk, and behavioral risk, equipping students with the tools to mitigate these risks for their clients. Additionally, students will learn to evaluate various insurance products, such as life cover, critical illness, and income protection, and will explore the financial aspects of businesses to enhance their credibility when advising business owners.
By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared to provide holistic, best-in-class financial advice, confidently addressing the diverse risks their clients may encounter.
The Tax and Estate Planning course is one module course delivered over 12 weeks.
During this course students will develop a comprehensive understanding of key tax areas including income tax, capital gains tax, gift and inheritance tax, and stamp duty. This knowledge is crucial for enhancing the financial planning process, allowing students to offer more differentiated and impactful advice to their clients. The module emphasises the importance of building a strong foundation from the start, particularly in understanding the basics of residency and domicile, which will significantly influence the quality of your financial planning. By mastering these fundamental tax concepts, students will be better equipped to navigate complex client scenarios and deliver superior financial planning solutions.provides the student with an introduction to the Irish taxation system and framework relevant to financial planning. It enables the student to compile and estimate current, deferred and future tax liabilities as part of the financial planning process, and to discuss the taxation reliefs, exemptions and deductions relevant to financial planning.
This one module course delivered over 12 weeks, explores sustainability's critical role in modern economics, business, and finance. It covers sustainable governance, strategic and risk management with long-term values, and evaluates ESG reporting frameworks and regulatory changes. Participants learn to analyse sector-specific ESG metrics and their impact on management decisions, highlighting the importance of sustainable values, leadership, and practices for business and societal success.
This one module course delivered over 12 weeks, explores the impact of digital ecosystems on organisations, highlighting the importance of creativity and innovation. It examines consumer behavior and the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in a customer-focused business model. The course also analyses the value chain, teaching how to create and capture value in today's market. Ideal for those seeking to understand and leverage digital transformation and strategic management within their organisations.
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