Investment Management Certificate

IMC FAQs

Study specific

  • How much reading should I do before i begin my course?
    Although no prior knowledge is expected, we recommend that you read the study material sent to you before the course starts as this will help your learning and understanding of the subject matter.

  • Do you produce a study guide to help me in my studies?
    We produce a study guide and study planner to help you structure your studies and revision.

  • What are the recommended study hours for each subject?
    We recommend the following as the minimum number of home study hours and the suggested study period for the full IMC and the UK Regulation & Markets Version and Investment Practice Version of the exam:

    Course
    Study Hours
    Study Period
    Full IMC 60 hours 100 hours
    UK Regulation & Markets 20 hours 30 hours
    Investment Practice 45 hours 70 hours

  • What exactly does the course cover?
    Our study material and courses cover the entire examinable syllabus. They work through the syllabus with a logical and systematic approach, providing you with helpful explanations to key concepts and useful solutions to the more interpretative areas of the syllabus.

  • Do I have to complete my training within a certain time?
    Ideally you should complete finish within 6 months of receiving your study material. This is because changes take place regularly to the syllabus and regulatory environment which can mean your material can become dated.

  • What additional support do you offer?
    For full details on all the support we offer, from face-to-face to e-support, visit the Study Support section of this website using the navigation bar on the right hand side of the page.

  • If I fail my exam do you provide a refresher course or will I need to take the whole course again?
    We currently do not offer refresher courses. However, our tutors will be more than happy to work with you to try and establish areas of weakness before you re-sit a specific course again.

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