The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) has launched the FIBA Academy, a new education initiative designed to support learning and development across the specialist property finance sector.
Developed in partnership with financial services training provider Competent Adviser, the Academy offers structured study for the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP) qualification, created by FIBA and the BDLA in 2023 and now administered by the LIBF.
The Academy forms part of FIBA’s wider Knowledge Hub platform, which launched earlier this year and is open to anyone in the market, from new entrants to experienced brokers.
It offers a comprehensive range of learning and assessment modules aimed at enhancing the practical knowledge required to advise on complex property finance cases.
Martin Reynolds, chair of FIBA, said: “The delivery of FIBA Academy was an intrinsic part of our wider plan when we released our new FIBA Knowledge Hub earlier this year.
“This extensive online resource is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about specialist property finance, whether they want to expand their existing skills or enter our vitally important sector.
“The Academy provides a vast array of learning and test modules which really bring to life the knowledge a broker in our industry requires to meet the – often very exacting – needs of their clients.”
Gillian Tait, founder of Competent Adviser, added: “We were pleased to be approached to support individuals studying for the CPSP, and built a programme of focussed modules to ensure learning had additional structure and that students are best placed to pass first time.
“In coming months, we hope to further extend this learning opportunity to ensure the Academy can support ongoing industry learning and further strengthen the educational focus across the sector.”
