Professional Diploma in Property Factoring in Scotland (June)

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Who is it for and what is it about?

This qualification is the next level up for those who have already completed the Fundamentals of Factoring qualification and passed the Associate exam or those with a sound level of knowledge within a factoring/property management role (we suggest a minimum of two years’ experience).

The course requires you to self-study a minimum of 10-hours per week with an additional two-day tutor-led delivery. Learners will have access to study materials, including case studies, workbooks and practice exams to prepare learners for The Property Institute’s (TPI) 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 a professional property factoring service, 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 is an in-depth exploration of property legislations, health & safety, building structures, managing factored property, factoring history and the day-to-day management of property factoring in Scotland

This course aims to

    • Provide learners with the institutional framework for providing property factoring services in Scotland
    • Layout 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

    • 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

Additional costs:

*Candidates who are not current members of The Property Institute (TPI) are required to register with TPI at a cost of £85 as well as an affiliate membership subscription fee of £95 to TPI prior to sitting the exam. If you are already an affiliate or associate member of TPI this will not apply. 

Course date: 02/06/26

Delivery: Remote delivery 

Trainers: Debra Campbell

Cost: Member £500 / Non-Member £640

Book your place HERE or email info@share.org.uk