In this news update we look at the recently published CII pass rates and CPD FAQs.
1. CII exam pass rates - advanced diploma, diploma, regulated diploma
The CII have recently published their exam pass rates for 2014 and we have added them to our existing table below so that you can see the previous years rates as well.
The rates are calculated based on the number of candidates who passed during the year divided by the number who sat the exam.
The regulated diploma average pass rate across R01 to R06 was down very slightly to 60.06% from 60.87% in 2013. The highest pass mark was R05 at 68.73% and the lowest was R04 at 54.09%.
The advanced diploma average pass rate across AF1 to AF6 was down very slightly to 52.97% from 52.99% in 2013. The highest pass mark was AF5 at 65.71% and the lowest was AF3 at 40.92%.
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning: AF1 to AF6
| Exam |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
| AF1 |
53.36% |
55.50% |
57.28% |
60.97% |
59% |
45% |
45% |
38% |
| AF2 |
50.54% |
42.25% |
49.32% |
48.25% |
41% |
38% |
35% |
30% |
| AF3 |
40.92% |
45.94% |
51.93% |
44.83% |
40% |
32% |
38% |
34% |
| AF4 |
62.58% |
65.65% |
62.93% |
60.65% |
66% |
47% |
57% |
55% |
| AF5 |
65.71% |
61.05% |
66.55% |
55.82% |
49% |
30% |
44% |
48% |
| AF6 |
44.71% |
47.52% |
58.82% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning: R01 to R06
| Exam |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
| R01 |
59.41% |
59.07% |
61.56% |
62.85% |
| R02 |
55.99% |
54.70% |
53.09% |
59.27% |
| R03 |
54.55% |
50.78% |
51.56% |
57.77% |
| R04 |
54.09% |
58.03% |
60.85% |
58.28% |
| R05 |
68.73% |
74.38% |
80.27% |
78.68% |
| R06 |
67.56% |
68.27% |
71.74% |
65.19% |
Diploma in Financial Planning: J02, J03, J05, J07, J10, J1, J12
| Exam |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
| J02 |
58.15% |
57.35% |
59.64% |
58.71% |
60% |
51% |
43% |
51% |
| J03 |
54.81% |
56.30% |
51.30% |
39.88% |
42% |
26% |
40% |
45% |
| J05 |
58.68% |
58.13% |
64.51% |
60.56% |
55% |
54% |
54% |
60% |
| J07 |
40.17% |
50.23% |
53.07% |
45.02% |
44% |
43% |
42% |
45% |
| J10 |
81.06% |
76.60% |
75.25% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| J11 |
56.19% |
66.53% |
58.93% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| J12 |
72.89% |
77.87% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Source: CII website.
The statistics covering the results during the 2015 year are expected to be released by the CII in February or March 2016.
The message from these rates are clear, in order to pass you need to be well prepared.
Our training directory is available here to help you prepare.
2. CPD FAQs
We have added new FAQs to our page here including the following item regarding the CPD hours available in our accredited CPD system.
How many hours of structured CPD time can the accredited CPD system offer?
There are over 300 hours of structured CPD time to choose from. Therefore by identifying your weaknesses and gaps there is a vast library of information and assessments to choose from.
The completion of an assessment allocates the estimated CPD time and records that time on our database. You can select a CPD system report for any time period you require and download it to Excel or PDF.
A summary of the CPD time available as per contents mentioned on the accredited CPD system information page:
|
Accredited CPD system |
Hours |
|
Monthly CPD update - 1.5 hours per month |
18 |
|
Diploma gap analysis assessments: 1,500 questions |
30 |
|
Diploma online courses (5 course average 48 hours per course) |
240 |
|
Compliance related online courses:
|
|
|
Financial crime |
2.5 |
|
Data protection |
1.5 |
|
Complaints procedures |
1.5 |
|
Adviser professional standards |
2.5 |
|
Specialist online courses:
|
|
|
Workplace pension reform |
2 |
|
Structured products |
4 |
|
Focus on topics:
|
|
|
Focus on treating customers fairly |
1.5 |
|
Focus on business risk awareness |
1.5 |
|
Focus on investments - Portfolio construction |
1.5 |
|
Total |
306.5 |
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