Overview
Our International Finance and Administration (IFA) qualifications cover offshore finance, regulation and company management. Optional modules can deepen your expertise in financial reporting and governance, fund administration and more.
Details
- Self study
- Register anytime, exams in June or November
- Cost: see below for modules and package prices
What you’ll get
- Award: Level 4 or Level 5 Certificate
- Registration, exam and certification fees covered
- Copies of the syllabus, materials and study text
- Digital textbooks for each of your chosen modules
- Study skills and exam techniques webinars
- CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
- MyCG access — member-exclusive online portal with past papers, mark schemes and other study materials
- Eligible for CGIUKI affiliated membership upon completion
Which IFA qualification is right for you?
IFA Level 4
Our introductory course for anyone who aspires to work within the global market. Start at IFA Level 4 if:
- You don't have any previous finance qualifications
- You have some industry experience, but no formal qualifications
- You want to change career
IFA Level 5
An advanced course for those with existing qualifications. Start at IFA Level 5 if you already have one of the following:
- The Level 4 Certificate in International Finance and Administration
- The Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration (COFA)
- A relevant degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution
- A Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Diploma in International Trust Management
- Certificate in Offshore Finance and Foundation Programme, delivered by Highlands College
IFA Level 4 modules
Module |
Qualification awarded |
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Core (compulsory) |
Accounting |
Investment |
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Required |
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Level 4 Award in International Finance and Administration |
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Required |
Required |
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Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Accounting and Administration |
Required |
Required |
Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Investment and Administration |
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Required |
Required |
Required |
Level 4 Certificate in International Finance and Administration |
IFA Level 4
Modules & package prices
Package Prices
Level 4 Award in International Finance and Administration
£1,350
Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Accounting and Administration
£1,755
Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Investment and Administration
£1,755
Level 4 Certificate in International Finance, Investment and Administration
£2,025
Extra fees are incurred if you choose to top-up your chosen qualification. Those fees can be found here.
Course Components
IFA Level 5
Modules & package prices
Package Prices
Level 5 Advanced Certificate in International Finance & Administration (Core + 1 optional)
£1,515
Level 5 Subsidiary Diploma in International Finance & Administration (Core + 2 optional)
£2,025
Level 5 Diploma in International Finance & Administration (Core + 3 optional)
£2,535
Extra fees are incurred if you choose to top-up your chosen qualification. Those fees can be found here.
Course Components
IFA Level 5 modules
You can take the Advanced Certificate first and add other modules later. If you complete the full programme, you’ll receive the Level 5 Diploma in International Finance and Administration.
Module |
Qualification awarded |
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Core (compulsory) |
Optional module |
Optional module |
Optional module |
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Required |
Required |
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Level 5 Advanced Certificate in International Finance and Administration |
Required |
Required |
Required |
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Level 5 Subsidiary Diploma in International Finance and Administration |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Level 5 Diploma in International Finance and Administration |
Take a closer look
Explore the modules, a study text chapter excerpt, sample exam papers and tuition options.
Find a tuition provider
Once you’ve applied to study your IFA qualification, we strongly recommend using one of our registered tuition providers to help structure your study. You’ll find tuition options to suit your location, situation and budget, including classroom courses and distance learning.
What our past students have said
“The IFA qualification gave me the understanding I needed for my day-to-day role and helped me develop technically.”
IFA qualification delegate, 2024
"IFA 4 has helped enormously in my role but also personally to become more educated in the financial sector"
Sarah, Corporate Associate, 2024
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