Diploma in Financial Services Leadership

Summary:

The Level seven Diploma in Financial Services Leadership is designed to give you a broad and balanced understanding and knowledge of leadership in the financial services sector. This qualification enhances job-related skills by studying a wide range of subjects, which are designed to enable candidates to gain the knowledge and skills both for current practice and the rapidly changing industry.

The qualification consists of two mandatory 20 credit units: Management Strategy and Leadership, and management of Operational Risk. These are combined with one other 20 credit unit from a choice of two. A total number of 60 credits must be gained to achieve the qualification.

Optional units:

• Managing people and change
• Call centre management in the financial services sector.

The qualification provides opportunities for progression within an organisation and 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.

The course takes up to one year to complete using a blend of supported home study and college tuition. Assessment for this programme is by online examination.

The Diploma is aimed at those who seek to gain a broad understanding of leadership in the sector and who already hold a Level five qualification in a similar discipline and/or relevant industry experience working within financial services.

Measurable business benefits

• Compliance with the FSA’s new regulations concerning the conduct of banking business
• Improved customer satisfaction levels
• Reduced complaints
• Improved capacity of staff to solve problems
• Increased workforce motivation.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.