Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Mortgage Market

The mortgage market in the UK is one of the superlative mortgage markets in the world and this market is regulated by the Financial Services Authority or FSA, which is an autonomous body. The regulatory body enjoys absolute power in regulating the market without any government intervention.
The mortgage market of UK approximately offers some 4000 types of mortgage loans.

The borrowers have a wide variety of option to choose from the desired loan plan.

 These large variety of loans are making the market very  competitive. The loan lenders and the lending companies are always trying to bring something innovative in the market. The lending companies wants to attract the borrower through inventing new loan plans and in order to do this they are enriching the market. 

Due to approximately 4000 types of mortgage loans the number of Mortgage advisors are also increasing. To enter into this market the certificate is the advisers’ qualification of choice, created by the mortgage industry, for the mortgage industry. It is appropriate for all advisers who need to comply with the regulatory examination requirements that came into effect on 31 October 2004.
 
The Learn Express CII Certificate in Mortgage Advice is the qualification of choice for individuals wanting to gain fast direct access into a career within the financial services sector.

It is also ideal for individuals working in the financial services market in non-advisory roles, such as in administration or in support functions such as marketing, sales support, human resources and IT. There are no restrictions on entry, in terms of age or educational background.

Why choose this course?
Satisfies the regulatory examination requirements for registered mortgage advisers.

Improves your long-term career prospects by improving knowledge and understanding, and by demonstrating commitment to self-improvement.

Provides online exam sittings that enable you to enter for the exam when you are ready, with provisional results provided instantaneously.

Upon completion you can apply to use the designation ‘Cert CII (MP)’ providing a means of demonstrating your achievement to the public and to peers (membership and Continuing Professional Development requirements apply).

Holders are eligible to become ‘Certificate’ level members of the Society of Mortgage Professionals.
Completion of the Certificate in Mortgage Advice meets the regulatory examination requirements for mortgage advisers.

*Source: http://finance.mapsofworld.com/mortgage/companies-uk/

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Friday, 11 February 2011

Job Placement Scheme with Learn Express




Job Placement Scheme

 At Learn Express our main aim of your learning is to increase your career prospects.

Learn Express offer a Job Placement Scheme with many of our courses, we are partnered with a London recruitment consultancy who can work on our students behalf to arrange Job Placements.

The terms ‘placement’ and ‘internship’ usually mean the same thing. However, some are paid and others are unpaid.

Every placement will be different, depending on the needs of the particular employer. But typically, you could expect to be given a specific piece of work, or a list of duties. Most placements last from a few days to a few months.

Internships and placements can give you the chance to:
  • Get valuable ‘hands-on’ work experience
  • Prove yourself to an employer
  • Build your confidence
  • Make contacts in your chosen industry
  • See whether a particular role or organisation is right for you
  • Boost your future employment prospects
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Thursday, 10 February 2011

Chief Learning Officer for Learn Express Peter Maddock

                                              


On Monday 27th September 2010, Chief Learning Officer for Learn Express Peter Maddock was invited to the official Chartered Institute of Insurance Prize giving ceremony. Peter Maddock Was presented with a Prize by the CII President.

View Pictures of the momentous evening.

Student Feedback for Peter Maddock:

"The tutor was very enthusiastic and capable"

"There was a high energy style to the training course"

"There was an appropriate and timely mix of learning methods - I was kept totally engaged throughout" 

"I have to say a big thank you to all the tutors I had, as their wide professional experience was a great help with the exams. I would definitely recommend Learn Express to everyone who decides to study the Certificate in Mortgage Advice."


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Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Learn Express Ltd-Student Satisfaction Survey

We carry out a student satisfaction survey to help us ensure we are delivering our courses to meet and surpass your learning needs. We exceed expectations in all of the key areas that are considered highly important by our delegates.

Things to see about our survey:

The top 4 factors when attending a course - and how Learn Express scored! (rating out of 10)

Rapport between trainer and delegates - 9.33
Quality of facilities (toilets etc) - 8.11
Participative delivery style - 8.95
Quality of venue - 8.50

Here is some of the feedback you have given us!

"The tutor was very enthusiastic and capable"

"Perfect course structure"
 
"Small interactive groups made it easy to learn and retain"
 
"There was a high energy style to the training course"
 
"There was an appropriate and timely mix of learning methods - I was kept totally engaged throughout"


We're so confident in the quality of our service that if you are unhappy with a course we will give you a free consultation with one of our learning advisors. 


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Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Perfect PA Finanacial Course Details


To achieve your Perfect PA Financial Services course certificates you are required to pass an assessment with Learn Express for your first certificate and the CII CF1 examination for the second certificate from the CII. 

This course is structured for 2 days which comprises of 5 modules:

Planning & Organisation

Effective Communication

Influencing & Negotiation Techniques

Departmental Improvement Suggestions

UK financial services, regulation and ethics

Value Added Tools


CF1 Study Material

Mock Paper

Study Guides

Access to your tutor for post course questions and help

Learn Touch Typing Interactive Software

Interview Techniques Guide

 

Formalities and Recognition

Offered/awarded by: The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) & Learn Express (LETA)


Course Starts:16th February 2011.


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Monday, 7 February 2011

Perfect PA Financial Services Course

Many finance companies such as Stockbrokerages, financial consultancies and investment banks are not only looking for secretaries and PA’s with excellent secretarial skills,  but the new trend now is to recruit an employee that also possesses knowledge of the UK financial System.

To empower you with this advantage Learn Express has designed a course that merges the two skill sets into a single course. The Perfect PA Financial Services Course is delivered over two days:

Day 1: delivers a dedicated learning pathway delivering the knowledge you need to perform efficiently.

Day 2: Covers CII CF1 Financial Regulations and Ethics.

5 Reasons to Choose this course:

1.Mode of Delivery:

Course is delivered in a style that makes the information easier to absorb at a pace that is set to fast track your career.

2. Appear Exams when you ready:

Provides online exam sittings that enable you to enter for the exam when you are ready, with provisional results provided instantaneously.

3.Gain Official Level of Understanding:

If you're a new entrant, gaining the CF1 UK Financial Regulation & Ethics could gain you your first Secretarial or PA job in financial services sector as it demonstrates an official level of understanding.

4.No Formal Entry Requirements:

Has no formal entry requirements so is open to everyone, irrespective of experience or educational background.

5.Award:

‘Certificate’ awarded upon completion from Learn Express, documenting your achievement & from CII on successful completion of CF1 examination.

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