Plan Ahead for 2026

Posted Jan 09, 2026

We’ve got everything you need to start the year ahead of the curve — the January R06 Expected Solution is live, the CII exam dates for the first half of 2026 are published, and our CPD System continues to make monthly learning simple and effective. Scroll down to catch up on the key updates and tools available now.

R06 Expected Solution – January 2026 Exam Now Available

Our expert-written R06 Expected Solution is now available for immediate download.

This comprehensive package includes detailed analysis of both January 2026 case studies, model answers, likely exam questions, and access to supporting online resources to help you prepare with confidence.

  • ✔️ In-depth analysis of both CII case studies
  • ✔️ Full model answers and question predictions
  • ✔️ Access to R01–R05 online multimedia courses
  • ✔️ Online advice skills training
  • ✔️ Two R06-style mock exams

Click here to learn more and purchase

Give yourself the best chance of success in the January 2026 R06 exam — start preparing today.

CII Exam Dates for the First Half of 2026 – Plan Ahead

The CII have confirmed the exam dates for the first half of 2026. You can view further details on the CII website here.

Prepare with Wizard Learning – your complete support for R0, J0 and AF exams.

Here are the confirmed CII exam dates for January to June 2026:

  • R06 – Tuesday 20 January
  • AF5 – Tuesday 10 February
  • AF1 – Tuesday 17 February
  • J07 – Thursday 19 February
  • J02 – Thursday 26 February
  • J05 – Tuesday 3 March
  • AF7 – Thursday 5 March
  • AF4 – Tuesday 10 March
  • R06 – Tuesday 21 April
  • R06 – Tuesday 30 June

Stay ahead by planning your study schedule now – make sure you have the right resources and revision support in place.

Wizard Learning provides everything you need to prepare effectively – online courses, gap analysis tools, practice assessments, and full study support for all R0, J0, and AF exams.

View the full list of courses and assessment tools here

Our Articles page includes exam tips, study advice, and guidance on improving your chances of success across all CII exams.

Review recent pass rates for these exams here

Remember – good preparation is the key to exam success.

Monthly CPD made easy with our CPD system

Each month we publish over 20 articles written in plain English and designed to keep advisers up to date across regulation, pensions, protection, mortgages, taxation & trusts, savings & investments, and the wider economy.

Every update includes a 10-question online assessment, and on completion 1.5 accredited CPD hours are automatically added to your CPD certificate — contributing a total of 18 hours per year towards your required CPD total.

Our CPD system is your one-stop shop for fulfilling your CPD requirements. It includes:

  • • Monthly CPD update service
  • • Diploma gap analysis assessments
  • • Five diploma online courses: R01 to R05
  • • Compliance online courses
  • • Focus on topics
  • • Specialist online course
  • • Learning to Learn

Is Your CPD Doing More Than Ticking a Box?

With the FCA placing greater emphasis on meaningful CPD, now is the time to go beyond the minimum and invest in a system designed to support your competence, not just your compliance.

The Wizard Learning CPD system offers structured monthly updates, in-depth technical content, and accredited resources that genuinely support your professional development. From practical guides and audio-visual presentations to robust recording tools aligned with FCA expectations, our system is built to help advisers stay sharp, informed, and ahead of the curve.

Thousands of advisers already use Wizard Learning to stay compliant and competitive. Isn’t it time you joined them?

Explore the CPD System – and see how valuable your CPD can really be.

Purchase access for the year here or contact us to set up a discounted monthly payment.

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