Considering a Career in Financial Services?

The higher certificate and higher diploma programmes in financial services allow you to 'earn while you learn' by combining paid on the job training with academic study which is delivered at National College of Ireland. These two-year programmes are suitable for leaving certificate students or those with an equivalent qualification, who have an interest in pursuing a career in the financial services sector.

IFS Apprenticeship Programmes at NCI

The IFS apprenticeships lead to a Level 6 Higher Certificate in International Financial Services or a Level 8 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics.

IFS Apprenticeship group at NCI
Higher Certificate in International Financial Services Apprenticeship

This two-year programme is aimed at those who are looking to start their career in International Financial Services and develop skills in the areas of regulation and compliance, products and services and client communications and relationships.

2 Years | Level 6 | Higher Certificate

IFS apprenticeship programme at NCI
Higher Diploma in International Financial Services Apprenticeship

Through a combination of off-the-job and on-the-job learning, apprentices will develop skills in the areas of data mining, data management and data analysis within the context of International Financial Services.

2 Years | Level 8 | Higher Diploma

The IFS Apprenticeship is a brilliant experience for anyone interested in building a career in finance - thank you for a great couple of years!
IFS Apprenticeship Graduate