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International Finance and Administration Qualifications (IFA)

Start your career (with IFA 4) or advance your understanding and career prospects (with IFA 5) in offshore financial services.

No previous experience required for IFA 4, a recognised finance qualification required for IFA 5
Self-study
Access to study support resources, optional tuition via partners
Register anytime, exams in June or Nov
Eligible

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International Finance and Administration Qualifications (IFA)

Looking to extend your influence? The IFA qualification covers offshore finance, regulation and company management. Optional modules can deepen your expertise in financial reporting and governance, fund administration and more.

The IFA qualifications are recognised by regulators in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and the British Virgin Islands, increasing your employability across the world.

Where can IFA take you?

IFA students aspire to work within the global market – whether from the UK, or beyond. They understand that achieving regulator-recognised qualifications (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and the British Virgin Islands) can significantly increase the chance of this.

What will you learn?

IFA is a suite of qualifications that mix robust core modules with optional elements tailored to your expertise, experience and need.

The core modules cover:

The offshore finance and legal environment
Products and services
Regulation
The management of trusts and companies
The optional modules available will depend on the level of IFA you study.

Have a Question?

For help and advice call +44 (0)20 7580 4741 or email the enquiries team.

IFA 4

IFA Level 4

Start your career in offshore financial services.

No previous experience required
Self-study
Access to study support resources, optional tuition via partners
Register anytime, exams in Jun or Nov
Eligible (with the achievement of the full certificate)

Need help?

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Level 4 International Finance and Administration Qualifications

IFA Level 4 is open to anyone who aspires to work within the global market – whether from the UK, or beyond.

The core module provides a sound grounding in regulatory knowledge, trust law, company law, products, services and offshore business.

Optional modules (in Accounting and Investment) allow students to extend their expertise, earning deeper qualifications and benefits. Those who choose the full programme will receive the Level 4 Certificate in International Finance and Administration. Graduates are eligible to become Affiliated members of The Chartered Governance Institute.

The Level 4 IFA is recognised by regulators in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and the British Virgin Islands.

Each module is assessed by exams, with the level similar to that which you might expect in the first year of an undergraduate degree.

Choose IFA Level 4 if:

You do not have any finance qualifications,
You are looking to change career, or
You have some industry experience but no recognised qualification.

Level 4 options and qualifications

Note: Students must start with the core module, and the other modules can be taken following this in any order.

The discovery pack

Explore the module overviews, a study text chapter excerpt, sample exam papers and tuition options.

View the IFA 4 discovery pack

Supporting your study

Included in your course fees, you will have access to:

Digital textbooks for each of your chosen modules
MyCG, which provides past papers, mark schemes and other study materials
A comprehensive study skills book
Webinars on study skills and exam technique

Tuition Partners (recommended)

In addition, we strongly recommend the use of tuition partners to help structure your study. These external organisations provide tuition options to suit your location, situation and budget – including classroom courses and distance learning.

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The costs of IFA 4

The costs for IFA Level 4 range from £1,281 to £1,922. Whatever modules you choose to study, your fees will cover:

Registration, exam and certification fees
Student membership throughout your course
Syllabus and sample assessment materials
All required study texts
Free study skills and exam techniques webinars

Your final qualification reflects your module choices, so you start with the core module then add further specialisms, to work towards the Subsidiary Certificate or Certificate qualifications.

Package Prices

	Level 4 Award in International Finance and Administration £1,281
	Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Accounting and Administration £1,596
	Level 4 Subsidiary Certificate in International Finance, Investment and Administration £1,596
	Level 4 Certificate in International Finance and Administration £1,922

What next?

Start your application online, download our IFA Level 4 Discovery Pack, or call +44 (0)20 7580 4741.

Note: All applications are subject to our Student Rules and Regulations, and the Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct.

IFA 5

IFA Level 5

Advance your understanding and career prospects.

A recognised finance qualification is required
Self-study
Access to study support resources, optional tuition via partners
Register anytime, exams in Jun or Nov
Eligible (with the achievement of the full Diploma)

Need help?

To register, create an account

If you already have an account Sign in and apply now

Level 5 International Finance and Administration Qualifications

The Level 5 IFA is an advanced course for those with existing qualifications.

The core module provides the essential understanding of the regulation of offshore trusts and companies. Students then customise their qualification by selecting at least one optional module. These are available in Financial Reporting and Governance, Fund Administration and Business Management in Practice.

Level 5 qualifications

The number of modules studied affects the final qualification awarded.

Those who complete the full programme will receive the Level 5 Diploma in International Finance and Administration. Graduates are eligible to become Affiliated members of the Chartered Governance Institute.

All Level 5 IFA qualifications are recognised by regulators in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and the British Virgin Islands.

Each module is assessed by one three-hour exam, with the level similar to that which you might expect in the second year of an undergraduate degree.

Exams are held at our regional centres and take place in June and November each year.