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Delivery mode
100% OnlineCourse delivery occurs outside of a physical classroom, and generally takes place online.
Next intake
-Next intake indicates when a university is next offering their micro-credential. Alternative intakes may be available on the partner university’s website.
Level
-The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a 10-level system used to describe qualifications in the Irish education and training system.
Price
€1100Price shown here is relevant for EU applicants. For alternative fee structures, please consult the partner university directly.
Duration
14 weeksECTS
-European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is a points system used by universities that makes international education more easily comparable across borders.
Microcreds overview
This micro-credential is provided by the IOB, an accredited College of UCD. The Professional Certificate in Retirement Planning is a single module (10 ECTS) Level 9 programme, designed to deepen students' knowledge of the theory and practice of retirement planning along with enhancing their skills needed to provide retirement planning advice.
You must join the IOB as a member before applying for an IOB course. Begin a three-month free trial with the IOB.
Requirements
- Students seeking admission to the Professional Certificate in Retirement Planning must possess: a relevant honours degree (second class honours, grade 2 award, minimum) in business or a related discipline or equivalent relevant professional qualification (e.g.) Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA), with three years' relevant work experience obtained in the banking or financial services industry, Chartered Tax Advisers (CTAs), accountants, solicitors and barristers.
- In order to take the programme students must be or become an IOB Member.
