CeMAP Training - Typical Student Questions

As a prospective student for CeMAP training, youstudents new to the industry and require almost
are likely to have a number of questions thatsuperhuman effort and concentration to learn the
concern you. Many students do a great deal oflarge amount of material in such a short space of
research prior to enrolling on a CeMAP course andtime. The best advice is to undertake CeMAP
embarking on a new career in mortgage advice.training at your own pace, in your own time, and
Here I will attempt to address the morethe best distance learning courses will enable you
commonly asked questions, drawing on theto do this.
experiences of the many students I have spokenHow long does it take a typical student to pass all
to. Looking at each question in turn:three exams?
Why should I obtain the CeMAP qualification, whatTypically a student with no prior knowledge of the
is the benefit?subject will take between 10 and 12 weeks to
Quite simply, CeMAP is the key to the door for apass all three exams using a CeMAP training home
career in mortgage advice. Without CeMAP orstudy course that allows the student to continue
equivalent, you are legally prohibited from givingin full time employment in their current role while
mortgage advice. Under FSA regulations anyonestudying in the evenings and weekends. This
who wants to give advice on mortgages mustmeans that the student does not have to give up
hold the relevant qualification, and CeMAP is onetheir current job while studying, and does not
of these qualifications. So if you want to work inhave to use up valuable holiday entitlement to
the mortgage industry, then CeMAP is an idealattend a CeMAP training course. The complete
first step.study can be accomplished at home at the same
Will my new employer give me CeMAP training?time as continuing in their employed position.
Typically, no they won't. Most employers wantHow are the CeMAP exams held?
you to be qualified with your full CeMAPThe CeMAP exams are conducted by the
certificate prior to joining the business. TheyInstitute of Financial Services who are the
consider this a reasonable investment on yourindependent national examining body. The exams
part to show a serious intent to become aare all computer based multiple choice exams and
mortgage adviser. Of the very few employersthey are held at the driving theory test centres.
who do offer CeMAP training, some only offerEach CeMAP exam is 2 hours long, with CeMAP 1
training for CeMAP 2 and 3, and all set very strictand 2 each comprising 100 multiple choice
time limits on the period you can take to qualify.questions, and CeMAP 3 comprising 6 case studies
My advice is to obtain the CeMAP qualification firstwith 10 multiple choice questions in each.
and then start looking for a position in theIn conclusion, if any prospective student has
industry - you are then in a much strongerfurther questions regarding CeMAP training then a
position.reputable training company will offer all the advice
Can I study for the CeMAP exams if I have noyou need. To find out more about CeMAP training
prior experience?from home simply click on the link.
Of course you can, and the best courses will takeCeMAP is the gateway to an exciting and
you through the syllabus step by step so thatrewarding career in the mortgage industry, and it
you learn the topics thoroughly before taking theis vital that people looking to start down this path
CeMAP exams. Some courses try to rush theenrol in the most comprehensive training possible
students through the exams with ever decreasingto ensure that they are fully prepared for the
claims on the time taken to qualify. These soroad ahead.
called fast track courses are much harder for