The next available live classes are:
- Unit 1 Investment Environment – TBC (1 day)
- Unit 2 Investment Practice – TBC (3 days)
Classes begin at 9:30 and end at 16:30 each day.
Investment Management Certificate® (IMC)
The Investment Management Certificate® (IMC) is one of the most widely recognised entry-level financial qualifications in the UK and is currently held by over 43,000 investment professionals. It is administered by the CFA® Society of the UK and is a threshold competency examination by the Financial Conduct Authority for the regulated activity of 'managing investments'. When combined with CFA Level I, the IMC satisfies the standards required of Retail Investment Advisers.
Course Information
Our IMC course, including prep for both units, has been designed to deliver the knowledge required not only to pass the exam but also to provide you with a solid foundation for a career in financial services. Our expert tutors focus on helping you master the curriculum by encouraging active learning. Classes, whether they are online or face-to-face are designed to be engaging, interactive and enjoyable.
Our study materials provide an intuitive understanding of the core topic areas including financial markets, regulations, accounting, economics and financial maths, all the concepts necessary for you to succeed at your IMC exam.
If you are coming from a non-financial background we offer support courses including the Introduction to Accounting to boost your confidence and fill any knowledge gaps.
IMC Revision: Unit 1
Self-paced all-rounder study solution
£175
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Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 300 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamOur online Mock Exam is designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get one mock exam, 85 multiple choice questions, including an item set. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Revision: Unit 2
Self-paced all-rounder study solution
£225
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Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 450 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamOur online Mock Exam is designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get one mock exam, 105 multiple choice questions in each, including an item set. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Revision: Unit 1 & 2
Self-paced all-rounder study solution
£350
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Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 750 exam-style questions in total. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get one mock exam for each unit. Unit 1 with 85 multiple choice questions, including an item set. Unit 2 with 105 multiple choice questions, including an item set. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
Course Information
Our IMC course, including prep for both units, has been designed to deliver the knowledge required not only to pass the exam but also to provide you with a solid foundation for a career in financial services. Our expert tutors focus on helping you master the curriculum by encouraging active learning. Classes, whether they are online or face-to-face are designed to be engaging, interactive and enjoyable.
Our study materials provide an intuitive understanding of the core topic areas including financial markets, regulations, accounting, economics and financial maths, all the concepts necessary for you to succeed at your IMC exam.
If you are coming from a non-financial background we offer support courses including the Introduction to Accounting to boost your confidence and fill any knowledge gaps.
IMC Core: Unit 1
Tutor-supported all-round study programme
From: £325
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a dedicated e-mail address to which you can send e-mails regarding any aspect of the course. Our faculty will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 300 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 85 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Core: Unit 2
Tutor-supported all-round study programme
From: £375
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a dedicated e-mail address to which you can send e-mails regarding any aspect of the course. Our faculty will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 450 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 85 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Core: Unit 1 & 2
Tutor-supported all-round study programme
From: £625
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a dedicated e-mail address to which you can send e-mails regarding any aspect of the course. Our faculty will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank for Unit 1 and 2 containing more than 750 exam-style questions in total. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams in each Unit. Unit 1 with 85 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Unit 2 with 105 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
Course Information
Our IMC course, including prep for both units, has been designed to deliver the knowledge required not only to pass the exam but also to provide you with a solid foundation for a career in financial services. Our expert tutors focus on helping you master the curriculum by encouraging active learning. Classes, whether they are online or face-to-face are designed to be engaging, interactive and enjoyable.
Our study materials provide an intuitive understanding of the core topic areas including financial markets, regulations, accounting, economics and financial maths, all the concepts necessary for you to succeed at your IMC exam.
If you are coming from a non-financial background we offer support courses including the Introduction to Accounting to boost your confidence and fill any knowledge gaps.
IMC Premier: Unit 1
Tutor-guided study route with unlimited support
From: £580
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-book have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Live Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a named tutor and dedicated e-mail address, as well as having one-to-one Zoom support. Your tutor will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. Zoom meetings will be arranged to fit your (and the tutor’s) schedule. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 300 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 85 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Premier: Unit 2
Tutor-guided study route with unlimited support
From: £680
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-book have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Live Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a named tutor and dedicated e-mail address, as well as having one-to-one Zoom support. Your tutor will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. Zoom meetings will be arranged to fit your (and the tutor’s) schedule. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank containing more than 450 exam-style questions. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 105 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
IMC Premier: Unit 1 & 2
Tutor-guided study route with unlimited support
£1,160
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Quartic OnlineThe Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course. -
Quartic BookWe invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-book have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee. -
Live Tutor SupportOur support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a named tutor and dedicated e-mail address, as well as having one-to-one Zoom support. Your tutor will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. Zoom meetings will be arranged to fit your (and the tutor’s) schedule. -
Online Q-BankAn extensive question bank for Unit 1 and 2 containing more than 750 exam-style questions in total. -
Mock ExamsOur online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams in each Unit. Unit 1 with 85 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Unit 2 with 105 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.
All prices are net, VAT will be added where applies.
ABOUT THE COURSE
IMC candidates come from a diverse background and the IMC is generally considered appropriate for anyone entering an investment-related role. The IMC also provides the ideal foundation for those with future plans for the CFA® Program as IMC candidates cover some 30% of the CFA Level I curriculum.
You will learn about the financial markets, regulations, accounting, economics and financial maths.
IMC – What’s included (click here)
Exams
The IMC is examined using computer-based testing, and testing occurs throughout the working week at test centres across the UK, run by Pearson VUE.
The exam format is a mix between standard multiple choice, item sets and gap-fill style questions. Unit 1: Investment Environment has 85 questions, with a 1 hour 40 minute time limit. Unit 2: Investment Practice has 105 questions, with a 2 hour 20 minute time limit.
Curriculum
Unit 1: Investment Environment Syllabus
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Ethics
- Regulation and legal concepts
- Client Advice
- Taxation
Unit 2: Investment Practice Syllabus
- Quantitative methods
- Economics
- Accounting
- Asset classes
- Investment theory
Benefits
- Full recognition in the industry
- Foundation for careers in the investment profession
- Intellectual challenge
- Contributes to qualification requirements for retail investment advisors
- Excellent introduction into financial exams (see overlap with CFA® Level I exam)
- Highlights commitment to ethical standards
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites required. However, if you come from a non-financial background, consider taking our introductory financial maths or accounting course before you start your studies.
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