CeMAP Diploma Course Information

The CeMAP Diploma is a Level 4 mortgage advice qualification designed for qualified mortgage advisers who want to develop their knowledge and expertise beyond the FCA’s mandatory Level 3 mortgage qualification requirement.

The qualification develops a deeper understanding of the mortgage advice process, specialist mortgage products, customer-focused advice, communication and ethical behaviour.

To study for the CeMAP Diploma, candidates must already hold CeMAP or an equivalent Level 3 mortgage qualification.

CeMAP Diploma Qualification

If you already hold CeMAP or an equivalent Level 3 mortgage qualification, you can achieve the CeMAP Diploma by completing one additional module:

Advanced Mortgage Advice (AMA)

Advanced Mortgage Advice develops your knowledge of the mortgage advice process and specialist mortgage products while helping you apply your knowledge and skills to individual customer circumstances.

The syllabus covers areas including:

• The mortgage advice process
• Specialist mortgage products
• The UK mortgage market
• Mortgage and protection products
• Financial services regulation and mortgage-specific requirements
• The house-buying process
• Customer-focused advice
• Communication and ethical behaviour
• Assessing risks and individual customer circumstances

CeMAP Diploma Assessment

The Advanced Mortgage Advice (AMA) module has two assessments:

Objective Examination

A 90-minute objective examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.

The examination can be taken online through the LIBF Brightspace platform using remote invigilation.

Coursework

The second assessment is coursework, which tests your ability to apply your mortgage knowledge and skills in practice.

LIBF recommends completing the multiple-choice examination before starting the coursework.

How Long Does the CeMAP Diploma Take?

The indicative duration for completing the CeMAP Diploma is approximately six months.

Candidates have up to 12 months from registration to complete the qualification.

LIBF currently offers several study sessions throughout the year, with specific registration, course start and coursework submission dates.

As these dates can change, candidates should check the current timetable when registering.

CeMAP Diploma Registration Fee

The current LIBF registration fee is £550.

The registration fee includes LIBF study materials and the first examination entry.

LIBF registration and assessment fees are separate from Clarity FT training fees and are payable directly to LIBF. As fees can change, candidates should check the current fee when registering.

CeMAP Diploma Training with Clarity FT

Clarity Financial Training Ltd provides professional training and study support for students preparing for the CeMAP Diploma Advanced Mortgage Advice (AMA) module.

Clarity FT is an LIBF Accredited Learning Support Provider.

Our training is designed to simplify complex mortgage topics, develop your understanding and help you prepare for the CeMAP Diploma assessments.