What is CII qualification equivalent to?
Certificate of Higher Education/HNC
Qualified members who have completed a Diploma level qualification. This is equivalent to the Certificate of Higher Education/HNC. Another version of the CII designation is available to claims practitioners who have completed the relevant examinations and who are members of the Faculty of Claims.
How do I become a CIP?
Become a CIP To earn your CIP designation you must complete 10 courses and at least one year of full-time employment in the general insurance, life insurance, or a related financial services industry.
How long does it take to get Cert CII?
160 hours
The notional Ofqual ‘Total Qualification Time’ for this qualification is 160 hours. This represents the time a student might typically take to complete the qualification by the shortest combination of units. The number of hours may increase dependent on the units chosen, varying from 160–200 hours.
How hard is the CII exam?
The exam questions can be very tricky, far trickier than many practice questions on offer in the market, so candidates get a real shock in the exam, and not in a good way. No candidate wants to start the exam to find the questions they have practised on are much easier that those they now face.
How long is CIP course?
roughly two to five years
On average, it takes most students roughly two to five years to complete the program. Refer to our website for the exam rules, regulations, and for information on exam results availability.
How difficult is Cert CII?
In terms of difficulty the CII exams are significantly easier than Actuarial/ACA/ACCA (Actuarial being by far the hardest). You can make a half decent living as a (re)insurance broker.
What is the passing grade for a CIP exam?
60%
You must obtain at least 55% on your final exam and a minimum final grade of 60% in order to pass the course. A minimum of 80% is required on the final exam to achieve an Honours mark. The final exam for Independent Study learners is marked out of 200.
How long is CIP exam?
three (3)
Duration of the Examinations Unless otherwise noted, students are given three (3) hours to complete an examination.
What is a passing grade for the CIP exam?
A minimum of 60% of the possible marks must be obtained in order to receive a passing grade. A minimum of 55% must be obtained in the final examination by all classroom students and by distance learning/independent study students eligible for bonus marks.
What are the benefits of CII?
Networking
- Platform to interact with other Members, Institutions, State & Central Governments.
- Fora to meet global business and political leaders.
- Participate in topical seminars, training programmes, conferences and meetings.
- Networking opportunities with Indian and global corporate majors.