Accredited Product Adviser (APA)

Whether you're working in personal, commercial or private medical insurance, the Accredited Product Adviser (APA) designation signifies you possess the knowledge you need to work unsupervised, and advise your customers in the product area in which you've qualified.

It's the entry-level qualification on our framework and gives you the foundations to build a successful career in insurance.

Applications for September 2021 exams will open in June.

Who is this programme for?

• School leavers and graduates looking to start a career in insurance
• Career changers hoping to move into the insurance sector
• New entrants who need to meet the requirements of the Central Bank's MCC
• Grandfathered Persons looking to earn a qualification

If you've completed insurance exams in the past, you could be entitled to exemptions from some of the APA modules. Check your exemptions options here

How it works

To be awarded the APA designation, you must first complete the Certificate in Insurance Product Advice academic programme through our education providers, IT Sligo. Below is the structure of this programme.

Module structure

Once you've completed your three modules, you will earn the Certificate in Insurance Product Advice qualification, which is a level 7 NFQ certificate awarded by IT Sligo, and you will be eligible to receive the APA designation from The Insurance Institute.