Irish Institute of Pensions Management

Ciaran Martin

Qualifications 2011

3 Qualifications

• Certificate in Pensions Administration

• Certificate in Pensions, Investments & Insurance

• Diploma in Pensions Management & Policy

Subject to final HETAC Board approval on the National

Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Certificate in Pensions Administration

1 Module Pensions Administration

• Aimed at those working in a Registered Administrator at a specialist administrator role

• Practical application of administration processes and how they fit in with legislation

• Standalone qualification• Exam plus continuous assessment• HETAC level 7 on the NFQ

Certificate in Pensions Investments & Insurance5 ModulesPension Funding Investments Insurance RegulationFinancial Planning

• Aimed at those advising employers, trustees and the public who need specialist pensions knowledge

• Meets the MCR• Exams plus continuous assessment• HETAC level 8 on the NFQ (30 ECTs) • MIIPM accreditation

Diploma in Pensions Management & Policy

Certificate in Pensions, Investments & Insurance plus 3 further modules

Pension Scheme Law & GovernanceInternational Pensions Pensions Management

• Aimed at those who want a career in pensions consultancy or senior pensions management

• Exams plus continuous assessment plus a cap stone project

• HETAC level 8 on the NFQ (60 ECTs) • AIIPM accreditation

Qualifications 2011

• 3 Qualifications will be rolled out over the summer for mid-September start

• Keep an eye on the website for more information

Trustee Certificate

• The IIPM offer a Trustee Certificate of Essential Pensions Knowledge

• Independent certification of knowledge• Available through the website