Diploma in Financial Services Leadership (QCF) (Level 7)

Summary: 

 
The Diploma in Financial Services Leadership is designed to give candidates a broad and balanced understanding and knowledge of leadership in the financial services sector. It is aimed at anyone who is working within financial services who wants to gain a broad understanding of leadership in the sector; this qualification enhances job related skills by studying a wide range of subjects which are designed to enable candidates gain the knowledge and skills both for current practice and the rapidly changing environment of the industry. The qualification consists of two mandatory 20 credit units, Management Strategy and Leadership and Management of Operational Risk, plus one other 20 credit unit from a choice of two. A total number of 60 credits must be gained to achieve the qualification.
 
This qualification was developed in partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute
 
The following centre(s) are approved to deliver this qualification
 
City College Norwich
 
 
If you would like any further information regarding the delivery of the qualification please contact the appropriate centre direct. For contact details please click on the centre of your choice.
 
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Reference number: 
500/7857/4
Level: 
Level 7
Progression: 

The qualification provides opportunities for progression within an organisation and provides a professional qualification to enhance the standing of individuals and the organisations in which they work. Candidates may also continue to study in order to achieve the Diploma for Chartered Banker qualification.

Potential occupations: 

Bank Manager Building Society Manager Compliance Officer Credit Manager Fund Manager Investment/Merchant Banker Risk Manager

Credit value: 
60
Guided learning hours: 
180
Assessment methods: 
e-assessment
Structure summary: 

Total credit for the qualification is 60, of which 40 are mandatory and consist of two units, Management Strategy and Leadership and Management of Operational Risk and the remainder consists of one additional 20 credit unit from a choice of two.

Structure full: 

A - Mandatory
Both 20 credit units in this group are mandatory
Credit Value required: Minimum 40, Maximum 40
Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2

B - Optional units
One unit, 20 credits, must be taken from this group.
Credit Value required: Minimum 20, Maximum 20
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1

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