This will be the first time that BPP has offered CII Diploma learning support and increases the options available to advisers, who will also benefit from a fresh approach at a time when many are embarking on their CII Diploma examinations.
BPP study materials incorporating revision and test material will be launched later this year for the four most popular CII J0 Diploma subjects in time for the April 2010 examinations, with further study materials to be launched early next year. Prices for the new BPP study materials will be announced shortly and will be very competitive.
Sesame was instrumental in BPP's decision to launch a CII Diploma study package after research among Sesame members found that many advisers are eager for an alternative to the study materials currently available. Sesame approached BPP Learning Media - a highly respected and experienced publisher of professional education study support - with a view to bringing them into the market.
Stephen Young, Sesame's sales and marketing director, said: "We are pleased that Sesame has been able to play a pivotal role in driving greater choice for our members, who will also benefit from an exclusive deal. However, this is only the start and all advisers who are taking QCF level 4 qualifications will be able to take advantage of BPP's user-friendly study materials that represent excellent value for money.
"Many advisers will be investing a great deal of time over the next few years to meet the RDR qualification requirements, but the current poor CII pass rates demonstrate why advisers need all the help they can get."
