1. Irish Institute of Pensions Management Ciaran Martin

2. Qualifications 2011 3 Qualifications Certificate in Pensions Administration Certificate in Pensions, Investments & Insurance Diploma in Pensions Management & Policy Subject to final HETAC Board approval on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

3. Certificate in Pensions Administration 1 Module  Pensions Administration Aimed at those working in a Registered Administrator at a specialist administrator role Practical application of administration processes and how they fit in with legislation Standalone qualification Exam plus continuous assessment HETAC level 7 on the NFQ

4. Certificate in Pensions Investments & Insurance 5 Modules  Pension Funding  Investments  Insurance  Regulation  Financial Planning Aimed at those advising employers, trustees and the public who need specialist pensions knowledge Meets the MCR Exams plus continuous assessment HETAC level 8 on the NFQ (30 ECTs) MIIPM accreditation

5. Diploma in Pensions Management & Policy Certificate in Pensions, Investments & Insurance plus 3 further modules  Pension Scheme Law & Governance  International Pensions  Pensions Management Aimed at those who want a career in pensions consultancy or senior pensions management Exams plus continuous assessment plus a cap stone project HETAC level 8 on the NFQ (60 ECTs) AIIPM accreditation

6. Qualifications 2011 3 Qualifications will be rolled out over the summer for mid-September start Keep an eye on the website for more information

7. Trustee Certificate The IIPM offer a Trustee Certificate of Essential Pensions Knowledge Independent certification of knowledge Available through the website