Professional Diploma in Property Factoring

• understand the institutional framework underpinning property factoring services across Scotland through becoming fully conversant with the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 and the linked property factors Code of Conduct
• develop a solid grounding in the technical, financial and administrative skills required to undertake factoring work
• understand the operational arrangements employed to deliver property factoring services
• appreciate and analyse the rationale behind public intervention in residential property and its ongoing management
• appreciate and evaluate the effectiveness of the different approaches employed to deliver property factoring services for both residential and associated commercial property
• gain a clear understanding of clear communication and good customer service
• undertake factoring in a professional manner, and operate ethically in business
• appreciate the critical importance of health and safety considerations in day-to-day factoring
• understand the value and role played by reflective practice in the ongoing development of your professional practice

The Professional Diploma in Property Factoring is pitched at Higher National Diploma level, which in study terms is required to be, as a minimum, the equivalent of one full-time year of higher education. As a result, your performance will be assessed according to that expectation.

 Learners have access to the course content for 12 months.

Learners can join the course at any time. The learning material consists of seven modules broken into a series of learning blocks and reflective activities to reinforce learning. The course is completed with a final exam, lasting two and a half hours. 

The final exam takes place twice a year and every learner will be able to book an exam within 18 months of joining the course.
If you DO NOT sit the exam within 18 months of purchasing the course, you will be required to pay an additional £120 to sit the exam. In cases where candidates fail the exam, the resit fee is £120.

Should you require special facilities or support you must make IRPM aware of your needs when you register for a qualification. IRPM are committed to providing access to all and will endeavour to meet all requests for support and/or provide special facilities to enable open and comprehensive access to the examination provided that sufficient notification is given. Please note that applicants will need to provide formal evidence of independent assessment of their needs where appropriate.

The exam can be taken online from home or the office with no requirement to travel to an examination hall.

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You are required to be at least an Affiliate (entry) level member of IRPM.

This qualification is intended for members working in Scotland.

£595 - Exempt from VAT and includes 12-month access to the course and one sitting of the exam