Registration is now open for those interested to undertake the programme
The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) and the Financial Intermediary and Broker Association (FIBA) have confirmed that the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP) is now ready for launch.
CPSP is an optional e-learning programme that will cover bridging, short term finance, development finance and specialist buy-to-let.
The trade associations have worked together, along with the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), over the last 18 months in preparing CPSP, which will provide a definitive and targeted education programme for the short term and specialist lending sector.
Participants who complete the modules will be recognised through the award of an LIBF digital badge and accredited for CPD purposes.
ASTL and FIBA said they have already received a significant number of registrations from finance professionals eager to undertake the education programme. They added that those interested in taking the CPSP qualification, can still register online through the LIBF website.
“We are really pleased to be able to confirm the imminent launch of CPSP, and would like to take this opportunity to thank again the 18 authors and question writers from across the industry who have provided the learning materials that make up the 13 topics included within the education programme,” said Adam Tyler, FIBA executive Chairman at FIBA.
“We have now signed off those learning materials, and all that remains to be done are some final checks before we are able to launch this ground-breaking step for the specialist finance industry.”
Vic Jannels (pictured), ASTL chief executive, added that the launch of CPSP had been “a long but exciting journey.”
“I want to pay tribute to all of those who have been involved in delivering the initiative,” Jannels said. “We are just a matter of weeks away from officially launching the programme, but registrations are open now, and we have already been really pleased by the number of people who have already signed up to take the qualification.
“CPSP will provide advisers with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to high standards of customer service and competency and is a major stepping-stone in continuing to enhance standards and advance the reputation of our industry.”
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