The Financial Planning and Advice course provides 85 CPD hours of a dedicated foundation in the principles, practices, and client-facing skills essential to personal financial advisory services in the UK. Focusing exclusively on planning and advice, the course explores key areas such as financial protection, retirement planning, savings strategies, and client relationship management.
Participants will develop the technical knowledge and interpersonal competencies required to deliver tailored financial advice that aligns with individual goals, life stages, and risk tolerances. The curriculum also includes practical guidance on building long-term financial plans, communicating recommendations clearly, and maintaining ethical client engagement throughout the advisory lifecycle.
Ideal for aspiring advisers and those transitioning into client-focused financial roles, this course equips learners with the confidence and capability to support individuals and families in navigating complex financial decisions and achieving sustainable financial wellbeing.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Financial Planning and Advice (85 hours)With 3 Chapters and 3 Practice Quizzes, the Financial Planning and Advice is a comprehensive e-learning programme that introduces the core principles of personal and retirement financial planning while addressing the critical role of financial protection. Designed to equip finance professionals with the essential skills to provide informed and ethical advice, the course supports both aspiring and experienced advisors in building client-centric financial strategies. Spanning three pivotal areas—Introduction, Financial Protection, and Retirement Planning—the programme fosters a foundational understanding of client needs, risk mitigation, and long-term wealth preservation. Participants will explore how to assess financial goals, identify appropriate protection solutions (such as insurance and income safeguards), and construct sustainable retirement plans aligned with regulatory frameworks and personal circumstances. This course is highly suited for financial planners, paraplanners, wealth managers, and professionals transitioning into advisory roles. By emphasizing practical applications and ethical responsibility, it prepares learners to confidently support both individual and corporate clients in navigating financial uncertainty and planning for the future. Whether used as a standalone qualification or combined with advanced courses in regulation or investment strategy, Financial Planning and Advice provides a robust stepping stone toward professional growth and industry-recognized credentials. Ideal for new graduates or seasoned advisors seeking structured continuing professional development.6
- 1.1Chapter 1: Introduction (20 hours)
- 1.2Financial Planning and Advice Mock Exam: Chapter 1 Introduction60 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.3Chapter 2: Financial Protection (33 hours)
- 1.4Financial Planning and Advice Mock Exam: Chapter 2 Financial Protection60 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.5Chapter 3: Retirement Planning (32 hours)
- 1.6Financial Planning and Advice Mock Exam: Chapter 3 Retirement Planning60 Minutes10 Questions
- Practice for FINAL EXAMThis is a Practice Final Exam allowing users to go through the steps they would usually go through when taking the Final Exam. This test does not have any valid scoring and does not effect the your progress in anyway.1
- Financial Planning and Advice FINAL EXAMThis section provides you with the URL to access your final exam. We strongly advise you only proceed to the final exam if you have completed studying all chapters and successfully completed all practice quizzes relating to your certification. Please note clicking on this URL will navigate you away from the Accredited Finance Courses website and divert you over to the exam providers website. If you have not already registered on this website, you will need to register before proceeding to taking your final exam.1