CeMAP Certificate in Mortgage Advice - Module 1

CeMAP Module 1 covers Financial Services, Regulations and Ethics (FSRE). It consists of two units, each assessed by a separate exam. Here is what each unit covers.

Unit 1: Industry, Regulations, and Key Parties (FRE1)

This unit gives you a broad understanding of how the UK financial services industry is structured, who the key players are, and how the regulatory framework operates.

• The role and structure of financial markets, and the role of government
• State benefits and HMRC tax credits
• Meeting customer needs and understanding key benefits
• Important legal considerations
• Wills, intestacy, and trusts
• The development of UK financial services regulations
• The PRA and FCA: responsibilities and approach to regulation

Unit 2: Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This unit focuses on the skills and standards you need as a professional adviser, covering the advice process, ethical responsibilities, and how to deliver fair outcomes for clients.

• The advice process and adviser skills
• Consumer rights and fair and ethical outcomes for customers
• The regulatory advice framework
• Ethical principles and professional behaviours

By the end of Module 1, you will have a clear understanding of how the UK financial services industry works, what is expected of a professional adviser, and the regulatory environment you will be operating in.

You have 6 months of access to complete your CeMAP Module 1 online course. The flexible format means you can study at your own pace and fit learning around your work and personal commitments. There is no fixed timetable, so you decide when and how often you study.

Most students complete CeMAP Module 2-3 months, though this depends on how much time you can dedicate each week. Whether you study a little each day or in longer sessions on the weekend, the course works around you.

How does our CeMAP 1 online course work?

Getting started is straightforward. Here is what your study journey looks like:

• Enrol and get immediate access: log in to the eLearning platform and start straight away
• Work through your lessons: study at your own pace using engaging content.
• Attend live tutor classes: join live sessions run by our tutors, with all classes recorded so you can watch them back whenever suits you
• Revise and practise: use topic tests and revision tools built into the platform to prepare for your exams
• Register and sit your exams: register directly with LIBF to sit your exams online via remote invigilation (exams not included).

If you need support at any point, our tutors are available to help. Submit a question and you will receive a response from a tutor. You also get access to recorded webinars throughout your course access period, so you can watch them back whenever suits you.

CeMAP Module 1 consists of two separate exams, one for each unit. Exams are sat online via remote invigilation through LIBF. You book and sit your exams directly with LIBF when you feel ready.

Unit 1 Exam: Industry, Regulations and Key Parties (FRE1)

• Format: 25 multiple-choice questions and 3 case studies, each with 5 associated multiple-choice questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Pass mark: 70%
• Material allowed: None

Unit 2 Exam: Skills, Principles and Ethical Behaviours (FRE2)

• Format: 25 multiple-choice questions and 3 case studies, each with 5 associated multiple-choice questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Pass mark: 70%
• Material allowed: None

How This Online Course Helps You Prepare for the CeMAP 1 Exams

Exam preparation is built into your course from day one. Here is what you have access to:

• Topic tests at the end of each unit to check your understanding as you go
• Mock exams that mirror the real exam format so you know what to expect
• Live tutor classes focused on the areas students find most challenging
• Recorded sessions to revisit any topic before your exam date
• Tutor support available throughout your six months of access

CeMAP Exam Registration

You will need to pay a separate registration fee directly to LIBF to gain access to their learning materials on their course site and to sit your exams. Find out more about CeMAP and the registration fee here.

Studying CeMAP online gives you the freedom to learn on your terms. Here is what is included in your course and why it works well for busy people:

Immediate access, anywhere

Start the day you enrol. Study on your computer, tablet, or phone, at home, on a commute, or wherever suits you best.

Live tutor classes, recorded for flexibility

Our tutors run live classes to help you understand the trickier parts of the syllabus. Every session is recorded and available to watch back on demand, so you never miss anything.

A platform built for learning

Our eLearning platform includes interactive lessons, topic tests, and mock exams. Everything you need is in one place, and you can track your progress as you go.

Responsive tutor support

Submit a question and get a response. You also receive ongoing invitations to live webinars throughout your course access period.

Interest-free payment options

Spread the cost of your training with our interest-free payment plan, so getting started does not have to mean a large upfront commitment.

TOTUM Pro Card

As an e-Careers student, you are eligible to apply for a TOTUM Pro Card, giving you discounts on shops, holidays, days out, and much more.

• Interest-free Finance Options – Spread your course cost with easy, interest-free monthly payments.
• Affordable Pricing – Quality training priced fairly, with clear costs.
• No hidden fees – The price you see is the total you pay, with VAT already included.