For further information on alumni membership of the ifs, or to request a copy of the application form, please contact the alumni membership team on + 44 (0) 1227 818609 or email alumni@ifslearning.ac.uk.
As an alumni member of the ifs School of Finance you have access to a wide range of exclusive benefits that have been developed to assist you in your professional development.
KnowledgeBank, the ifs e-library
ifs KnowledgeBank provides Alumni Members with access to a wide range of resources including ebooks, journals, news articles, company and market data, and leadership support tools. Whether you need information for your own professional development, exam preparation, study support or general interest, KnowledgeBank has what you need, when you need it.
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myCPD online Continuing Professional Development programme
The ifs CPD programme provides a structured framework for individual professional and personal development. It enables you to demonstrate your continued learning and competency via myCPD, an easy-to-use online interface that cuts down on time needed to fill in lengthy record cards and gather paperwork. CPD hours are logged online via myCPD in specified categories, and certificates are available for immediate download once the scheme is completed.
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ifs Career Management Centre
The ifs Career Management Centre provides expert career management support and advice, exclusively for ifs members.
The Career Management Centre can help you manage your career in a variety of ways, whether you are looking to change or refocus your job or career, or simply assess your marketability in the current job market.
In a time of constant change we can provide you with the support and expertise needed to make the right move at the right time. To help you discover new opportunities and make the right decision for your future, we offer a wide range of services to support your ongoing development.
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Financial World and Financial World Online
Financial World is the industry's must-read management magazine, with the largest circulation of any banking magazine in the UK. Bringing together some of the best financial journalists, commentators and observers of the financial and economic scene, Financial World focuses on content that challenges, surprises, informs and above all, educates.
As an Alumni Member you receive a free annual subscription worth £75 to Financial World and Financial World Online, which features exclusive online-only articles.
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Regional Networks
All Alumni Members are able to join one of the ifs Regional Networks, which provide high-quality educational events across the UK and internationally. Attendance at Regional Network events is often available free to members or at a greatly reduced delegate fee (delegate fees for non-members range from £15 - £50).
Regional Networks enable you to network with peers located in the same area, to exchange ideas, share best practice and keep up to date with industry developments and issues.
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ifs Executive Education
ifs Executive Education programmes and events are designed to develop managerial and leadership skills. Alumni Members are entitled to generous discounts on registration fees, and programmes cover the full range of corporate strategy, business effectiveness and technical understanding, plus dedicated programmes for senior executives and non-executive directors.
So if you are looking to develop your career and industry knowledge, these programmes offer the opportunity to learn in an interactive and professional environment.
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10% discount on venue/room hire
Based in the City of London, close to Monument, the new ifs campus is ideally placed in the heart of London's main business and financial district within easy reach of all major London train stations, bus routes and tube links. It is the ideal seminar/meeting venue and is available for hire to Alumni Members with an exclusive 10% discount.
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Free Wi-Fi access available members at our city campus
Alumni Members of the ifs School of Finance visiting London are able to access to the Wi-Fi network at our city campus for free.
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Connect and share information with other ifs School of Finance Alumni Members and students in your area via LinkedIn.
Students and Alumni Members are able to connect with each other by joining one of the 12 ifs Regional Network groups on LinkedIn. Group members can access and comment on the latest ifs news and articles from Financial World. Group members can also join in discussions and keep up-to-date with the latest Regional Network programme.
Only ifs School of Finance students and Alumni Members are able to join and all applications are pre-approved.
To join please send a request for your nearest group by clicking on one of the links below.