Professional Diploma in Property Factoring in Scotland

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Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This two-day qualification is the next level up for those who have already completed the Fundamentals of Factoring qualification and passed the Associate exam. It would also be perfect for those with a sound level of knowledge within a factoring/property manager role (we suggest a minimum of two years’ experience).

The course is delivered over two days with access to study materials, six e-Learning units and practice exams to prepare you for the The Property Institute’s online exam. 

Delegates undertaking this qualification are required to demonstrate competence in six direct job-related skills areas, each of which is core to carrying out professional property factoring, as well as provide an opportunity to develop specific expertise within specialist areas.

On passing the examination delegates will achieve the Professional Diploma in Property Factoring at SCQF Level 8. You will then be entitled to apply for Full Member status at TPI and will then be able to use post-nominals MTPI in your communications.

Course Content

This course will re-examine the six units from the Fundamentals of Factoring course focusing on property legislations, health & safety, building structures, managing factored property in Scotland, factoring history and the day-to-day management of property factoring in Scotland

This course aims to:

• Understand the institutional framework for providing property factoring services in Scotland
• Understand the operational arrangement employed to deliver property factoring services
• Appreciate and analyse the rationale behind public intervention in residential property and its management
• Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the different approaches employed to deliver residential property management

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course candidates will:

• Critically evaluate policies and practices relating to property factoring
• Develop personal communication skills in respect of negotiation and brokerage
• Enhance relevant problem-solving skills; self-management, and the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Utilise relevant software to support property factoring activities
• Be able to use, and critically interpret a range of financial data, including accounts with the aid of MS-Excel
• Engender a desire to assess and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) that pertains to factoring services to further enhance your personal skills set

Dates: 10th July and 7th August

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Trainer: Debra Campbell

Costs: Share Members £500/Non-Member £590 (The Property Institute (TPI) membership fees will also be payable if you aren’t already a TPI member, details on costs can be found on our website)

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