Plan Ahead for 2026 CII Exams & Streamline Your CPD

Posted Nov 07, 2025

Plan Ahead for 2026 CII Exams & Streamline Your CPD

Stay ahead for 2026 – expert exam prep and effortless CPD updates, all in one system.

Get Ready for the 2026 CII Exams

The CII have released their updated list of exam dates for 2026. You can view further details on the CII website:
CII – Important exam deadlines

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Here are the confirmed CII exam dates for 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
  • J07 – Tuesday 8 September
  • AF1 – Thursday 10 September
  • J02 – Thursday 17 September
  • AF7 – Tuesday 22 September
  • J05 – Thursday 24 September
  • AF4 – Tuesday 29 September
  • AF5 – Tuesday 15 September
  • R06 – Tuesday 6 October

With the CII exams becoming increasingly demanding, extra preparation is vital to maximise your chances of success. 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.

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