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Level 9

Data Protection

Designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law.

1 Module
Level 9

Financial Crime Prevention Level 9

Designed to equip MLROs and others who specialise in this area with the necessary competence to fill this role.

1 Module
Level 9

Asset Management (Asset Management Professional Designato...

This is the sole programme in Ireland that satisfies the educational requirement for the IOB Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation.

1 Module
Level 9

Retirement Planning

Designed to meet the needs of individuals within the financial services sector who are responsible for the provision of retirement planning advice.

1 Module
Featured
Level 9

Data Protection

Designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law.

1 Module
Level 9

Financial Crime Prevention Level 9

Designed to equip MLROs and others who specialise in this area with the necessary competence to fill this role.

1 Module
Level 9

Asset Management (Asset Management Professional Designato...

This is the sole programme in Ireland that satisfies the educational requirement for the IOB Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation.

1 Module
Level 9

Retirement Planning

Designed to meet the needs of individuals within the financial services sector who are responsible for the provision of retirement planning advice.

1 Module
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NFQ Level 7

Level 7

Financial Advice (QFA)

The industry recognised, premier designation qualification, for financial advisers in the Republic of Ireland.

6 Modules
Level 7

Compliance (LCOI)

This programme is designed for those who work or aspire to work in a professional capacity within a compliance function in financial services.

2 Modules
Level 7

FinTech

Providing participants with the knowledge and tools to deal with practical issues and challenges of risk and compliance in the context of FinTech

2 Modules
Level 7

Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviour i...

A new benchmark in the financial services designed to assist our members in developing an effective consumer-focused culture.

1 Module
Level 7

Pensions and Retirement Advice

This programme is for anyone interested in developing and building on their previous knowledge and skills in relation to retirement advice.

2 Modules
Level 7

Banking Operations and Digital

The programme seeks to develop an understanding of lean methodologies, and the digital transformation taking place in financial services.

8 Modules
Level 7

Responsible and Sustainable Finance

For all professionals who wish to understand more about the evolving nature of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors

1 Module
Level 7

Compliance (Cert)

For students requiring an introduction to compliance and those looking to achieve the recognised industry and accredited qualification.

2 Modules
Level 7

International Investment Fund Services

The Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services is designed to support the international investment funds industry.

3 Modules
Level 7

Financial Advice (APA)

The benchmark qualification for product advisers in retail financial services products in the Republic of Ireland.

2 Modules
Level 7

Consumer Credit (APA)

The Professional Certificate in Consumer Credit, a single-module level 7 qualification, is a must for those working in retail consumer credit.

1 Module
Level 7

Pensions (APA)

This Certificate addresses the need within stockbroking and asset management firms for individuals with the expertise to advise on pensions.

1 Module
Level 7

Stockbroking (APA)

The Professional Certificate in Stockbroking is the only educational route for gaining the designation Registered Stockbroker.

2 Modules
Level 7

Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial ...

For people working in the international financial services area who require knowledge on derivative products and complex financial instruments.

1 Module
Level 7

Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics

For students working in operations and service support roles in banking who wish to advance their studies in the area of digital transformation.

3 Modules
Level 7

Digital Risk, AML and Financial Crime Prevention

Addressing the main types of digital risk and financial crime as well as the policies, procedures and internal controls intended to prevent it.

2 Modules
NFQ Level 7
Level 7

Financial Advice (QFA)

The industry recognised, premier designation qualification, for financial advisers in the Republic of Ireland.

6 Modules
Level 7

Compliance (LCOI)

This programme is designed for those who work or aspire to work in a professional capacity within a compliance function in financial services.

2 Modules
Level 7

FinTech

Providing participants with the knowledge and tools to deal with practical issues and challenges of risk and compliance in the context of FinTech

2 Modules
Level 7

Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviour i...

A new benchmark in the financial services designed to assist our members in developing an effective consumer-focused culture.

1 Module
Level 7

Pensions and Retirement Advice

This programme is for anyone interested in developing and building on their previous knowledge and skills in relation to retirement advice.

2 Modules
Level 7

Banking Operations and Digital

The programme seeks to develop an understanding of lean methodologies, and the digital transformation taking place in financial services.

8 Modules
Level 7

Responsible and Sustainable Finance

For all professionals who wish to understand more about the evolving nature of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors

1 Module
Level 7

Compliance (Cert)

For students requiring an introduction to compliance and those looking to achieve the recognised industry and accredited qualification.

2 Modules
Level 7

International Investment Fund Services

The Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services is designed to support the international investment funds industry.

3 Modules
Level 7

Financial Advice (APA)

The benchmark qualification for product advisers in retail financial services products in the Republic of Ireland.

2 Modules
Level 7

Consumer Credit (APA)

The Professional Certificate in Consumer Credit, a single-module level 7 qualification, is a must for those working in retail consumer credit.

1 Module
Level 7

Pensions (APA)

This Certificate addresses the need within stockbroking and asset management firms for individuals with the expertise to advise on pensions.

1 Module
Level 7

Stockbroking (APA)

The Professional Certificate in Stockbroking is the only educational route for gaining the designation Registered Stockbroker.

2 Modules
Level 7

Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial ...

For people working in the international financial services area who require knowledge on derivative products and complex financial instruments.

1 Module
Level 7

Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics

For students working in operations and service support roles in banking who wish to advance their studies in the area of digital transformation.

3 Modules
Level 7

Digital Risk, AML and Financial Crime Prevention

Addressing the main types of digital risk and financial crime as well as the policies, procedures and internal controls intended to prevent it.

2 Modules
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NFQ Level 8

Level 8

Digital Product Management in Financial Services

This programme is for those who interact with a financial services product from front and back office functions to distribution and compliance.

2 Modules
Level 8

Banking in a Digital Age

Understand the range of digital technologies associated with emerging customer preferences in financial services

2 Modules
Level 8

Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency

Providing staff with the necessary knowledge and skills which are required to engage directly with indebted customers

2 Modules
Level 8

SME Credit

Designed to provide students with core credit analytical skills while enabling them to specialise in trading, property, agri and distressed credit

3 Modules
Level 8

Wealth Management

This programme is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of the principles and practice of the provision of wealth management products and services.

2 Modules
Level 8

Corporate Banking Credit

A specialist programme for people working or seeking to work in corporate banking

3 Modules
Level 8

Conduct Risk, Culture and Operational Risk Management

The benchmark operational risk management and conduct risk management qualification for the banking industry in Ireland.

2 Modules
Level 8

Banking Risk Management Practices

A specialist risk management programme designed for risk professionals (including compliance professionals) working in the banking industry.

4 Modules
Level 8

Personal Lending

Designed to equip lenders with the key credit skills to meet the personal (and SME) lending market credit needs

2 Modules
Level 8

Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS)

Addressing the educational needs of those who wish to develop management and senior management careers in financial services

10 Modules
Level 8

Financial Services

Earn the Professional Banker designation by broadening and deepening your knowledge of the practice of banking, CRM, Credit and Risk Management

3 Modules
NFQ Level 8
Level 8

Digital Product Management in Financial Services

This programme is for those who interact with a financial services product from front and back office functions to distribution and compliance.

2 Modules
Level 8

Banking in a Digital Age

Understand the range of digital technologies associated with emerging customer preferences in financial services

2 Modules
Level 8

Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency

Providing staff with the necessary knowledge and skills which are required to engage directly with indebted customers

2 Modules
Level 8

SME Credit

Designed to provide students with core credit analytical skills while enabling them to specialise in trading, property, agri and distressed credit

3 Modules
Level 8

Wealth Management

This programme is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of the principles and practice of the provision of wealth management products and services.

2 Modules
Level 8

Corporate Banking Credit

A specialist programme for people working or seeking to work in corporate banking

3 Modules
Level 8

Conduct Risk, Culture and Operational Risk Management

The benchmark operational risk management and conduct risk management qualification for the banking industry in Ireland.

2 Modules
Level 8

Banking Risk Management Practices

A specialist risk management programme designed for risk professionals (including compliance professionals) working in the banking industry.

4 Modules
Level 8

Personal Lending

Designed to equip lenders with the key credit skills to meet the personal (and SME) lending market credit needs

2 Modules
Level 8

Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS)

Addressing the educational needs of those who wish to develop management and senior management careers in financial services

10 Modules
Level 8

Financial Services

Earn the Professional Banker designation by broadening and deepening your knowledge of the practice of banking, CRM, Credit and Risk Management

3 Modules
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NFQ level 9

Level 9

Banking

Designed to support the development of individuals in leadership positions, or who aspire to leadership roles in banking and financial services.

3 Modules
Level 9

Financial Services (Pathway)

A flexible way for you to master skills critical for tackling complex financial services management challenges that are aligned to your career plans.

9 Modules
Level 9

Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

Designed to equip professionals in the funds industry with the necessary competence to fill DP roles.

1 Module
Level 9

Strategic Management in Financial Services

Designed to focus on the theory and practice underpinning strategy design, development and implementation.

3 Modules
Level 9

Financial Planning

Designed for those who wish to develop their financial planning knowledge and skills to the highest international standards.

6 Modules
Level 9

Digital Transformation in Financial Services

This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents

3 Modules
Level 9

Data and Analytics in Financial Services

This programme is relevant to international financial services, fund management and all areas of banking.

3 Modules
Level 9

Leading Cultural Change and Ethical Behaviour in Financia...

The programme will provide senior managers with the knowledge and tools to lead and embed effective cultures in their organisations.

3 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Banking Risk Management

Advanced Banking Risk Management

4 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Operational Risk Management in Financial Services

Designed in conjunction with op risk management professionals, working in financial services and leading academics in op risk management.

4 Modules
Level 9

Compliance

Designed to give Compliance and other control professionals the knowledge and skills they need to implement effective compliance structures.

8 Modules
Level 9

Retirement Planning

Designed to meet the needs of individuals within the financial services sector who are responsible for the provision of retirement planning advice.

1 Module
Level 9

Financial Crime Prevention Level 9

Designed to equip MLROs and others who specialise in this area with the necessary competence to fill this role.

1 Module
Level 9

Data Protection

Designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law.

1 Module
Level 9

Applied Alternative Investments

The Programme provides an opportunity for professionals to develop their technical knowledge and skills in alternative investments.

3 Modules
Level 9

Asset Management (Asset Management Professional Designato...

This is the sole programme in Ireland that satisfies the educational requirement for the IOB Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation.

1 Module
NFQ level 9
Level 9

Banking

Designed to support the development of individuals in leadership positions, or who aspire to leadership roles in banking and financial services.

3 Modules
Level 9

Financial Services (Pathway)

A flexible way for you to master skills critical for tackling complex financial services management challenges that are aligned to your career plans.

9 Modules
Level 9

Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

Designed to equip professionals in the funds industry with the necessary competence to fill DP roles.

1 Module
Level 9

Strategic Management in Financial Services

Designed to focus on the theory and practice underpinning strategy design, development and implementation.

3 Modules
Level 9

Financial Planning

Designed for those who wish to develop their financial planning knowledge and skills to the highest international standards.

6 Modules
Level 9

Digital Transformation in Financial Services

This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents

3 Modules
Level 9

Data and Analytics in Financial Services

This programme is relevant to international financial services, fund management and all areas of banking.

3 Modules
Level 9

Leading Cultural Change and Ethical Behaviour in Financia...

The programme will provide senior managers with the knowledge and tools to lead and embed effective cultures in their organisations.

3 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Banking Risk Management

Advanced Banking Risk Management

4 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Operational Risk Management in Financial Services

Designed in conjunction with op risk management professionals, working in financial services and leading academics in op risk management.

4 Modules
Level 9

Compliance

Designed to give Compliance and other control professionals the knowledge and skills they need to implement effective compliance structures.

8 Modules
Level 9

Retirement Planning

Designed to meet the needs of individuals within the financial services sector who are responsible for the provision of retirement planning advice.

1 Module
Level 9

Financial Crime Prevention Level 9

Designed to equip MLROs and others who specialise in this area with the necessary competence to fill this role.

1 Module
Level 9

Data Protection

Designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law.

1 Module
Level 9

Applied Alternative Investments

The Programme provides an opportunity for professionals to develop their technical knowledge and skills in alternative investments.

3 Modules
Level 9

Asset Management (Asset Management Professional Designato...

This is the sole programme in Ireland that satisfies the educational requirement for the IOB Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation.

1 Module
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Exec Ed

Certified Bank Director

A unique, specialist governance programme designed specifically for Bank Directors (executive and non-executive) or those operating at executive level

11 Modules

Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD)

Become a CIFD by covering all key aspects of the value chain for funds and address the key governance issues faced by fund directors.

10 Modules

Inside out Leadership - a next generation programme for w...

Specifically designed for women working in the financial services sector, this course guides emerging female leaders through the leadership journey.

6 Modules
Exec Ed

Certified Bank Director

A unique, specialist governance programme designed specifically for Bank Directors (executive and non-executive) or those operating at executive level

11 Modules

Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD)

Become a CIFD by covering all key aspects of the value chain for funds and address the key governance issues faced by fund directors.

10 Modules

Inside out Leadership - a next generation programme for w...

Specifically designed for women working in the financial services sector, this course guides emerging female leaders through the leadership journey.

6 Modules
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Short online courses

Compliance - new stand alone programmes

In conjunction with leading experts in Financial Services, IOB have developed a range of non-accredited, online short courses in compliance

Regulatory Reporting in ROI

Introducing the Regulatory Reporting in ROI training course and professional designation of Regulatory Reporting Professional (RRP).

6 Modules

Skills Certificate for a Future Career in the Irish Funds...

Designed to provide participants with an excellent understanding of the Irish Funds industry

10 Modules

Skills Certificate in Personal Tax

For anyone involved in the provision of financial advice and who wants to update their knowledge of tax.

12 Modules

Inside out Leadership - a next generation programme for w...

Specifically designed for women working in the financial services sector, this course guides emerging female leaders through the leadership journey.

6 Modules

Digital Banking Revolution

Taking just three hours to complete, this online multi-media course describes the digital transformation that is underway in financial services

6 Modules

Foundation Certificate

For IOB members who are currently working in banking and those who wish to pursue a career in banking

1 Module
Short online courses

Compliance - new stand alone programmes

In conjunction with leading experts in Financial Services, IOB have developed a range of non-accredited, online short courses in compliance

Regulatory Reporting in ROI

Introducing the Regulatory Reporting in ROI training course and professional designation of Regulatory Reporting Professional (RRP).

6 Modules

Skills Certificate for a Future Career in the Irish Funds...

Designed to provide participants with an excellent understanding of the Irish Funds industry

10 Modules

Skills Certificate in Personal Tax

For anyone involved in the provision of financial advice and who wants to update their knowledge of tax.

12 Modules

Inside out Leadership - a next generation programme for w...

Specifically designed for women working in the financial services sector, this course guides emerging female leaders through the leadership journey.

6 Modules

Digital Banking Revolution

Taking just three hours to complete, this online multi-media course describes the digital transformation that is underway in financial services

6 Modules

Foundation Certificate

For IOB members who are currently working in banking and those who wish to pursue a career in banking

1 Module
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