Diploma in Personal Insolvency recognised by the Insolvency Service of Ireland City Colleges
Price: EUR 995

    Course details

    The Personal Insolvency Act 2012 constitutes a major shift in Irish policy relating to insolvency, and implements a new scheme to ameliorate the difficulties suffered by debtors in discharging their indebtedness. This new certificate programme, delivered by City Colleges provides participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to become personal insolvency practitioners.

    On completion of the programme the Personal Insolvency Practitioner will be equipped will an in-depth knowledge of insolvency law in Ireland which will enable the Personal Insolvency Practitioner to act for and advise debtors in the personal insolvency procedure.

    This programme is designed for suitably qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including barristers, solicitors, accountants and qualified financial advisors who wish to become Personal Insolvency Practitioners. The certification programme is versatile and modules are tailored to ensure all areas of the insolvency process are covered in depth. The City Colleges certification programme provides specialist modules in the areas of finance, law, legal procedure and commerce. Successful participants will be in a position to fully meet the criteria for practice required by the ISI.

    The following candidates are eligible for the programme:

    • A Solicitor in respect of whom a practising certificate (within the meaning of the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2011) is in force; or
    • A Barrister at law called to the Bar of Ireland;
    • A Qualified Accountant and a member of a prescribed accountancy body (within the meaning of section 4 of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003; or
    • A Qualified Financial Advisor who holds a current qualification from the Life Insurance Association of Ireland (LIA), the Insurance Institute or the Institute of Bankers School of Professional Finance; or
    • A person who holds a qualification in law, business, finance or other appropriate similar qualification to the satisfaction of the Insolvency Service recognised to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent)

    “I successfully completed the Personal Insolvency Practitioner qualification at City Colleges in 2013. The College provided first-class lecturers and excellent supporting documentation. The course an excellent review of the legislation, a good understanding of the practical options available under the legislation and good guidance into the role and obligations of a Personal Insolvency Practitioner. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course and qualification to those seeking to get a good understanding of this complex area”

    Updated on 08 November, 2015

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