IOB - Registrations Are Now Open for Funds Professional Qualifications

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Registrations are now open for professional qualifications through Funds by IOB in association with Irish Funds Education & Training, commencing in October.

IOB is a recognised college of University College Dublin and delivers the below UCD accredited qualifications for the funds and asset management industry:

Further information can be found below, and full details on all programmes, including how to register, is available on IOB’s website.

Part-funding for some of these fund qualifications is available through IFS Skillnet, with early registration advisable to avail of this funding.

Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments

The Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments provides an opportunity for professionals working in the funds and asset management industry to develop their expertise in the growing alternative assets market.

Increasingly, alternative assets which include hedge funds, commodities, private equity, structured products and real asset investments such as infrastructure investments, are becoming mainstream investments which are predicted to grow significantly.

Further information and application . Closing date to apply: Monday, 16 September 2024.

Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

The Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company was introduced specifically to support the development of individuals in Designated Person roles, or those who aspire to these roles. It is also relevant to individuals who support Designated Persons and to other professionals in Fund Management Companies. This programme has been designed in consultation with IOB’s Funds Advisory Board, Irish Funds and a variety of industry experts.

Further information and application . Closing date to apply: Monday, 16 September 2024.

Professional Certificate in Capital Markets, Investments and Funds

The Professional Certificate in Capital Markets, Investments and Funds is designed to deepen your knowledge of the drivers of the performance of capital markets and of capital market products, the settlement and trade life cycles, regulations, and the importance of risk management and operational robustness in the fund management sector.

Further information and application. Closing date to apply: Monday, 16 September 2024.

Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services

This has been the industry benchmark qualification for many years and has been significantly refocused, updated and enhanced to reflect the many industry developments over the recent years. It is a unique and specific programme designed to support the industry’s day-to-day activities.
Upon successful completion of this programme graduates will invited to the Accredited Funds Professional Designation.

Further information and application. Closing date to apply: Friday, 4 October 2024

Professional Certificate in Complex Financial Instruments

This is a practical based programme for understanding and providing you with a strong comprehension of derivatives. Delivered over one semester, the key objective of the programme is to simplify the most common derivatives and explain their uses in a highly practical way.
Closing date to apply: Friday, 4 October 2024

Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD) Programme

The CIFD Programme is designed for existing fund directors, and those with extensive asset management or funds experience (15 plus years’ experience) who aspire to become investment fund directors. It is also a highly valuable programme for those operating in director/senior management positions within both fund promoter and service provider organisations.

Please contact William Lawless at IOB (William.lawless@iob.ie) for further information about the courses and the upcoming events.

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