The qualification has been designed in conjunction with leading financial services consultants – Doran Scott Williams (DSW). It complements the standards required by Mortgage Advisers, Insolvency Practitioners, Debt Management Advisers, Debt Counsellors, Money Advisers and Credit Managers.

Taking this qualification will significantly enhance their credibility and productivity.

The structure of the learning programme

The learning programme is made up of 3 Modules –

Module 1 – Overview of the UK Financial Services debt market, Debt Resolution and Debt Regulations
Module 2 – Debt Solutions in Detail
Module 3 – Evidencing advice, servicing and case studies in Debt Resolution

The full qualification will require approximately 210 hours of study (circa. 70 hours each module). Study will be via a purpose designed on-line learning and resource system with the option of printing off hard copy learning materials where preferred. This means staff can study at work or at home, in teams or as individuals. The learner’s knowledge and application skills will be formally examined after studying each module, with those successfully passing all 3 becoming qualified.

Costs:

Module 1: £250
Module 2: £250
Module 3: £300

Qualified advisors who become individual members of the DRF will be entitled to use the designatory letters CertDR after their name.

Training support for firms and their staff

DSW have developed a suite of optional training support programmes which include -

A two day training programme for Supervisors/ Trainers to provide them with all the necessary tools to support their staff during their study.
A four day on-site training programme per module spread over three months, using the dedicated DSW training team to ensure learners have the best chance of success in passing their examination and improving business productivity.
A one day overview of each module followed by a one day revision course prior to the exam, run at the DSW Training Centre in Doncaster.

For full details on CertDR, please download our prospectus or contact Gaynor Lounghnane on 0161 905 8372 (DDI)/0161 969 2023 (Switch)