Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
Kickstart your finance career with the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), the leading qualification for aspiring investment professionals. Gain the industry-recognised credentials and practical investment knowledge you need to perform in a range of finance roles.
Train over 3,000 professionals each year
We work with nine of the top 10 UK banks
We deliver training to 10 of the 10 leading global investment banks
Course overview
Learn to think like an investment strategist, turning financial insights into impactful actions.
The IMC qualification delivers a complete foundation in investment management. Understand markets, regulation, and ethics, and get hands-on with key asset classes including equities, bonds, and alternatives. You’ll build real-world expertise in portfolio management and investment analysis, while learning how economic theory influences market behaviour.
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- Face-to-Face from £720.00Online from £408.00Online Live from £720.00All courses Inc VAT and excludes exams
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Unit 1
Understand UK and international financial services industry and markets. Covers CFA Code of ethics and standards, and FCA principles to promote ethical outcomes. Includes knowledge of taxation and advising clients.- Course Notes
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Unit 2
Enhance statistical and financial mathematical techniques, evaluating equity characteristics and risks, derivatives and alternative investments. Applies learning of micro and macroeconomics, accounting and investment management principles, tools and managing portfolios.- Calculator (Casio)
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Why choose BPP for IMC?
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Apprenticeships
If you’re employed in a relevant role, you maybe able to gain the IMC professional qualification via the apprenticeship route. Speak to your employer about using the Apprenticeship Levy to fund your training.IMC FAQs
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The IMC is a challenging but achievable qualification. With the right preparation and support, many candidates successfully pass both units. The key is consistent study and understanding of the core concepts, particularly in investment practice and financial mathematics.