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Information on CPD, Recording Hours, Reinstatements, Transfers and general CPD Queries

What modules do I need to have completed to get my APA?
EFA- European Financial Advisor
Reinstatement forms
How do I remove a CPD hour from my log?
I didn't submit my annual return, what's next?
How do I submit my Annual CPD Return?
What is the CPD Annual Update Manual?
I logged a CPD code, but it hasn't recorded the hours- what do I do?
How do I transfer from LIA to IOB?
I've applied for a designation, how long does it take to process?
I attended an IOB event, when will my CPD hours be updated?
When will the invite for designation be sent?
I haven't completed my hours, should I still submit an Annual CPD Return?
Designation Certificate for APA & QFA
I require a Pro Rata form, where can I find it?
What is the Annual Return?
What date do I have to complete my CPD hours?
What is the code for the Annual Update Manual?
Where can I find the Annual Update Manual?
How do I record a CPD event?
What is a CPD designation fee?
When is the Annual Update Manual released?
I've been chosen for CPD Audit. What is an Audit?
Why have I been selected for Audit again?
I have General Insurance exams, can this be added to my IOB CPD log?
What is a category requirement?
My hours required are showing as 0, why can't I make an Annual Return?
I forgot to apply for my designation. How long do I have to apply?
Audit - I don't have attendance sheets what can I do?
I'm QFA'd and it says my CPD membership is expired, why?
CPD hours - Can I check the previous year's CPD hours?
eCPD - Are there enough modules to complete my CPD hours?
Pro-Rata - I'm on a career break, can I apply?
Pro-Rata - I'm on long-term sick leave, how can I apply?
Pro-rata - I'm on Maternity leave, how can I apply?
Annual Return - When will it open?
eCPD - what is Specialist Content?
I input the wrong CPD code, how can I delete this?
What does CPD mean?
Why do I need to do CPD?
Can my Designation/CPD fee be waived?
I have Compliance Institute designation, where can I record these hours?
I'm a new QFA/APA designate this year, do I need to complete CPD or submit an Annual Return?
I completed some of the content on IOB Learn but did not receive CPD hours, why is this the case?
How can I check that the content I am completing on IOB Learn is accredited for CPD hours and relevant to my designation?
What does the designation/CPD fee cover?
How many hours do I need to complete by the 31st of December?
What happens if I have a shortfall in hours?
How do I get my Designation reinstated?
I have a shortfall on my CPD hours, what happens next?
What happens if my full CPD hours are not completed?
Can I transfer to LIA?
Annual Return - I've two designations do I need to make an Annual Return for both?
Reinstatement - my designation has lapsed, what are my options?
Has my yearly CPD hours requirement been met?
I have attended an IOB event and my hours have not been updated to reflect that. Why is that?
How do I get a reduction in my CPD Hours?
I have been out sick or on maternity leave for a period of time, how do I get a reduction in my CPD Hours?
How do I access eCPD modules?
What are my required CPD hours for my designation?
eCPD- Module would not play on my device, what should I do?
eCPD- I have completed a module but the hours have not been recorded automatically
Find a CPD code (non IOB)
Reinstatement Requirements
Designation Certificates
Annual CPD Requirements for QFA & APA
How to check your annual CPD hour requirement including category requirements for QFA or APA?
How to meet your CPD Hour requirements by 31 December each year.
New APA or QFA Designate 2024
How do I find a CPD code for an external event/training/course ?