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CeMAP Module 1 (Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics)

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Phase 1: Industry and Regulators (FRE1)You are here

Learn the UK financial services landscape, the FCA, PRA, Bank of England, FOS, FSCS, providers, advice channels and authorisation.

12
hours
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Phase 2: AML, Credit and Data (FRE1)

Cover anti-money laundering, KYC and due diligence, consumer credit, data protection and complaints handling.

10
hours
3

Phase 3: Conduct, Ethics and Consumer Duty (FRE2)

Study COBS, the Consumer Duty, ethics and integrity, conflicts of interest, vulnerable customers and the advice process.

12
hours
4

Phase 4: Tax, Products, Benefits and Mocks (FRE2)

Master taxation, savings, investment, protection and pension basics, state benefits, then complete case-study mocks for both units.

14
hours
Estimated total study time
48 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CeMAP 1 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal academic entry requirements; the qualification is open to anyone wanting to advise on UK mortgages.
Experience
No prior experience required, though it is aimed at trainee and practising mortgage advisers.
Additional Requirements
  • Register through Walbrook Institute London (formerly LIBF) or an approved training provider
  • Pass both FRE1 and FRE2, each at 70%, to complete Module 1
  • Module 1 is one of three modules required for the full CeMAP qualification
  • Sit FRE1 and FRE2 in either order via the Brightspace online platform

CeMAP 1 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-8 weeks for most candidates studying part-time, sitting FRE1 and FRE2 when ready.

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Walbrook Institute London (formerly LIBF) via the Brightspace online platform

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Retake Policy

Candidates may resit FRE1 and/or FRE2 if they do not achieve the 70% pass mark, paying the applicable resit fee for each attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated CostTotal cost depends on the chosen enrolment and training package; the awarding body does not publish one fixed price
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The official pass rate is Training providers report high first-time pass rates for Module 1, often around 90%, but the awarding body does not publish a single official pass-rate figure.. Our students do better.

100 Practice Questions

FSRE-style drills spread evenly across the FRE1 and FRE2 units.

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Aligned to the September 2025 FRE1/FRE2 structure and current UK tax, FSCS and FOS limits.

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CeMAP 1 Exam Details

CeMAP Module 1 (Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics)

Administered by Walbrook Institute London (formerly LIBF / The London Institute of Banking & Finance)

Official Source
70% required in each unit (FRE1 and FRE2) separately
Passing Score
Per
Questions
1
Hours
Set by Walbrook Institute London and approved training providers; CeMAP enrolment fees are published per registration and not a single fixed public figure
Exam Fee
Study time: Most candidates spend around 30-60 hours on Module 1 across roughly 6-8 weeks
Prerequisites: No formal entry requirements; aimed at trainee and practising UK mortgage advisers
Valid for: A CeMAP unit pass does not expire under current LIBF/Walbrook policy; the full CeMAP combines Modules 1, 2 and 3

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Walbrook Institute London (formerly LIBF / The London Institute of Banking & Finance) content outline

FRE1: Industry, Regulation and Key Parties50%

UK financial services industry, the FCA, PRA, Bank of England, FOS and FSCS, product providers, advice channels, authorisation, anti-money laundering, consumer credit and data protection.

FRE2: UK Financial Services and Regulation in Practice50%

Conduct of business and Consumer Duty, ethics and integrity, consumer protection, taxation, savings, investment, protection and pension product basics, and state benefits.

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