What is the Diploma in Commercial Finance?
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) and the ifs School of Finance have joined forces to offer a comprehensive qualification for professionals within the commercial finance industry. The Diploma includes a combination of externally assessed modules from the ifs, and the NACFB’s own CPD programme, providing an appropriate framework designed to test knowledge, understanding and application.
The qualification is open to members and associate members of the NACFB.
What does the course cover?
To gain the Diploma in Commercial Finance, you must successfully complete and pass the following elements of the programme:
View syllabus by clicking on the links above.
Students registered under the previous structure of the Diploma who are yet to complete the qualification should contact ifs Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements to study for the Commercial Mortgages module (the Certificate in Commercial Mortgages – CeCM).
To study for Principles of Lending or Measuring Performance you are required to have a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Maths. You must also have a level of proficiency, as exemplified for example by GCSE standard, in ICT. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, please check with an HE Guidance Officer on +44 (0) 1227 828232 or email abops@ifslearning.ac.uk.
You are also required to become a member of the NACFB. To join the NACFB visit www.nacfb.org.
Qualification level
The full Diploma is assessed at first year UK undergraduate degree level.
Study time
How do I study?
Web-supported learning
For the specialist modules you will have access (through my ifsILE) to a web tutor who will be able to support you through your course of study and answer any technical queries. The web tutor is an expert in their subject field. You should ensure that you access the student forum regularly to read messages posted by the web tutor, and you can use the forum to post your own questions for the web tutor to answer.
Web-supported learning plus two workshops
This option is the same as web-supported learning, but includes two workshops. The workshops cover crucial concepts contained in the syllabus and give you the opportunity to meet up with other students during your course of study. The workshops are delivered by ifs-approved tutors who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Cost
| Commercial Mortgages | £135.00 |
| Measuring Performance | |
| Distance learning | £665.00 |
| Flexible mlearning (incl three workshops) | £795.00 |
| Approved provider | £795.00 |
| Principles of Lending | |
| Web-supported learning | £435.00 |
| Web-supported learning (plus two workshops) | £530.00 |
How to register
By post/fax - download and complete the Commercial Finance application form (PDF format). To view this file you need to have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. This is free and available from the Adobe website. When you have completed the form either send it to the address given on the form or fax it to +44 (0) 1227 784331.
By phone - call Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609. Please have your VISA/MasterCard/Debit card handy when you call.
Before enrolling onto this programme there are some online documents you must read, these are viewable in the essential info area.
More information
Call Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609 or email customerservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.
