Course Structure

Our qualifications have been designed for maximum flexibility, with different entry and exit points, allowing you to obtain the qualification most suited to your current role and future aspirations.  For a brief overview of the courses that we offer please click here to read our Qualification Range leaflet.

Chartered Banker
Our premier qualification, Chartered Banker is the gold standard of professionalism in banking and financial services.  Aimed at people who wish to develop their careers in management or senior management in the financial services sector, the programme develops a range of cognitive, critical and intellectual skills and the highest standards of knowledge and professionalism.

Advanced Diploma Courses
Offering market-leading knowledge and skills across a broad spectrum of sectors within the banking and financial services industry, our Advanced Diploma Courses deliver tactical skills, knowledge and expertise in specific areas and demonstrate a commitment to advanced professional development.  As credits gained at Advanced Diploma level carry forward, they can be used as a springboard to Chartered Banker.

Professional Banker Certificate/Diploma
The Professional Banker Certificate is an introductory qualification for individuals working in retail, business and private banking; and the beginning of a learning journey towards, and a stepping stone to the Professional Banker Diploma.

Regulatory Qualification Framework
In an increasingly regulated environment, the RQF meets the qualifications needs of mortgage and investment advisors.  All are “deemed appropriate” by the FSSC and meet the requirements of the FSA.

Bespoke
In addition to the above, where appropriate, CIOBS works with employers to design qualifications to fit the needs of the organisation and its employees.