Tuition for CFq Diploma level: Europe
Within the UK and Europe, the Diploma stage tuition is available from our selected provider BBP Professional Education.
Entry requirements | SII Certificate | Study options | Tuition programme | How to study | Register for tuition
European entry requirements - Diploma level
The CF qualification is open to all corporate finance professionals, irrespective of the professional qualifications and memberships you may currently hold. You can come from any corporate finance industry sector, such as banking, accountancy, law, private equity and consulting.
Corporate Finance Faculty
When you enrol for the CF qualification you automatically become a member of the Corporate Finance Faculty.
This is suitable for:
- Newly qualified graduates with at least one year of practical experience in corporate finance
- Candidates who have completed or are exempt from the CISI certificate in Corporate Finance
CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance
You must complete the CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance before you can advance to the Diploma level. The Certificate provides you with the necessary local regulatory requirements and the technical foundations.
Exemptions
Exemptions from the Certificate level may be available if you already hold an appropriate qualification. Exemptions include holders of an FSSC Appropriate Qualification for advising on investments in the course of corporate finance business, e.g. ACA qualification.
Classroom or Self-study options
The Diploma level's study method is flexible and participants can choose between classroom based and self-study learning or a blend of both to fit around busy work commitments.
Past exam results have indicated that those participants who attended the classroom based tuition are more likely to be successful in their exam.
Tuition programme
The Diploma tuition programme incorporates a combination of direct teaching, interactive classes and group discussions. The course is highly practical and draws upon real life business case studies that requires delegates to work together to come up with practical solutions.
The course is lead by qualified trainers from within the corporate finance industry and lead by speakers who are CF practitioners.
Tuition timetable and fees
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- Tuition date
- Exam date
- Cost
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- 7 December 2009
- 23 March 2010
- Breakdown of fees
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- 7 June 2010
- 14 September 2010
- Breakdown of fees
Students can choose from:
- a comprehensive programme with up to three days tuition each month for four consecutive months
- accelerated programme offering Saturday tuition to help you schedule the qualification around your existing work commitments
Further information
How to Study
Your tutor will provide you with learning materials that are tailored to the syllabus requirements.
These will provide opportunities to:
- learn in a manner that offers transaction exposure from the outset
- develop understanding for a "real life" case centred approach
- integrate both principles and practice via use of text materials and transaction-model development
- reinforce learning and review progress through self-evaluation and assessment
The learning materials are designed to be relevant to practitioners, and as such will also be a useful reference source in the workplace.
Study Time Required
The amount of preparation time required for the Diploma stage varies for each individual, however 150 – 200 hours is recommended including tuition and contact time.
Register for the Diploma level tuition
Call BPPs Course Booking Team on +44 (0)208 746 4178 or email financialservices@bpp.com
Further information is available on the BPP website.

