Banking and Finance


Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

The CFA® qualification is the gold standard for the investment industry. Acquire it, and you’ll significantly enhance your career prospects across the global marketplace. Both employers and clients will recognise you as having the investment knowledge and ethical principles to excel in the industry.

CISI Diploma

The CISI Diploma is one of the UK’s leading postgraduate finance qualifications – and BPP offers more choice and greater chance of success than any other provider. Once completed, you’ll have an excellent understanding of client investment advice and management, plus the prestigious MCSI designation after your name.

CISI Masters in Wealth Management

The CISI Masters in Wealth Management is the new, dedicated career pathway for wealth managers, private client managers and IFAs. Highly respected within the industry, it gives you the breadth of knowledge you need to deliver an excellent service to clients, winning you recognition and trust from both clients and employers alike. 

Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

The IMC opens doors. Widely recognised as the definitive introduction to investment management and a prerequisite for many positions, the IMC qualification is one you won’t want to be without. Once completed, you’ll be eligible to join the CFA UK Society and to use the prestigious letters IMC after your name. 

CISI Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)

The CISI Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) gives you the skills and knowledge you need to comply with the Retail Distribution Review’s (RDR) new exam standards – known as the ‘Level 4’ qualifications. Developed by the CISI, the IAD will strengthen your understanding of securities, derivatives and packaged products.

CISI Certificates

Our CISI Certificate programme is designed specifically for professionals looking to further their career in financial services. Once qualified, you’ll have Financial Services Authority (FSA) approved person status, ensuring you have the confidence of your clients. 

CISI Investment Operations Certificates

The Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) – also known as the Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ™) – is the perfect introduction to the financial services industry. It provides a solid understanding of industry regulation, operational risk and collective investment scheme administration.

CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance

The CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance qualification has been designed for financial services professionals and gives you a thorough grounding in UK compliance. This qualification will extend your expertise and give you the know-how to explain UK legislation and FSA regulation.

CISI Diploma in Investment Operations

The CISI Diploma in Investment Operations is ideal for operations or administration staff in financial services companies. Completing this Diploma boosts your professional and technical expertise – and paves the way for rapid career progression.

AIFA-CIOBS Diploma in Investment Planning

The BPP AIFA-CIOBS Investment Planning Diploma (DipIP) is a qualification aimed at existing advisers looking to upgrade their qualification, in line with the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Retail Distribution Review (RDR) Level Four qualification requirements. It is therefore only open to candidates who already hold an appropriate qualification at Level Three or equivalent.

Corporate Finance Qualification (CFq)

The Corporate Finance Qualification (CFq) is the only programme designed to develop the skills required by corporate finance practitioners. Throughout the course, we aim to replicate the real life challenges you’ll face – giving you both the technical knowledge and all-round skills you need to succeed. 

CISI Islamic Finance Qualification

Islamic finance is one of the fastest growing areas in modern banking. By acquiring the Islamic Finance Qualification, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge, insights and qualification to work in this dynamic sector and set yourself apart from the competition. 

Trading and Technical Analysis

BPP’s Trading and Technical Analysis course provides you with a highly specialist preparation for a career in Trading. The programme contains a unique blend of solid academic education and professional ‘real-time’ trading experience designed for practical use in the global financial markets.