Certified Institute for Further Accreditation Reviews 78

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

10 feb 2025

Subject: Official Response from CIFA Education Management

Dear Lilian,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our programme well-structured and beneficial in preparing for your exams.

We want to address the misinformation being circulated. We are fully aware of the sabotage attempts that have occurred over the past few weeks, originating from Graduate Financial Recruitment (http://graduatefinancialrecruitment.com). This organisation has connections with Financial Regulation Courses (https://www.financialregulationcourses.com/), an education provider that has unlawfully copied our courses, accessed data without authorisation, and is now reaching out to individuals via Investment Banking Jobs (https://investmentbanking-jobs.com/).

We would like to highlight that Investment Banking Jobs is not a registered company on Companies House, yet it falsely operates under the name Recruitment Choice LTD (Company No. 12275893). We are in direct contact with the rightful owner of Recruitment Choice LTD to inform them of the unauthorised use of their company name and registration number.

We urge all students to contact us directly regarding any concerns, as we are actively pursuing legal action against these entities for their defamatory and misleading activities.

Furthermore, we can confirm that your qualification is fully accredited by CPD UK and globally recognised. You can verify our official CPD accreditation here: CIFA Education Management - CPD UK.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.

Best regards,
CIFA Education Management

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

Geüpdatet op 16 dec 2024

Dear Michael,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We value all feedback and would like to address your concerns comprehensively to provide clarity for you and others who may come across this review.

Accredited Qualifications and Trusted by Institutions:
CIFA is a globally recognised certification provider offering fully accredited financial training courses. Our qualifications are widely respected and often required within the financial sector as a regulatory standard. Large institutions and agencies frequently refer candidates to our courses to meet these mandatory requirements.

Employability Tools for Career Success:
We are also favoured by many agencies and HR companies because of the employability tools we provide, which streamline the hiring process. Our services aim to bridge the gap between qualifications and employment, making candidates more attractive to potential employers in a competitive job market.

No Partnership with Third-Party Recommendations:
We would like to clarify that CIFA operates independently and has no formal partnership or affiliation with any third-party agencies. While agencies may recommend our courses to candidates to enhance their applications, these recommendations are made at their discretion and are not influenced or incentivised by us.

Addressing Misinformation:
Your feedback appears to conflate unrelated entities, suggesting a possible misunderstanding. Specifically:

The agency mentioned in your review is not associated with CIFA, and any lack of follow-up on their part does not reflect on our organisation or services.
Our 5-star reviews come from genuine customers who have completed our courses and found them valuable. These reviews are verified through Trustpilot’s processes to ensure authenticity.

On Sabotage and Fair Reviews:
We are committed to transparency and welcome both positive and constructive feedback. However, we have noticed a pattern in some reviews where our company is linked with unrelated organisations and described unfairly. While we do not speculate on motives, it is crucial to note that such reviews undermine the genuine efforts of individuals who have benefitted from our qualifications.

Final Thoughts:
We encourage prospective customers to conduct thorough research and reach out to us directly for any clarification. Our customer support team is always available to provide detailed information about our courses, accreditation, and the value they bring to candidates' careers.

Thank you for taking the time to consider our response. We are proud of the trust placed in us by institutions, agencies, and candidates alike, and we remain committed to providing high-quality education and employability tools to all our clients.

Best regards,

CIFA

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

13 dec 2024

Dear Lance Jobs,

At CIFA, we take feedback seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest standards as a trusted qualification provider. Your statement labelling our organisation as a "total scam" is not only false but also defamatory.

CIFA is a fully accredited and globally recognised provider of professional qualifications, known for helping individuals advance their careers through high-quality training and development. Such an allegation undermines our reputation and the trust placed in us by countless professionals and organisations.

If you have encountered any specific issue with our services, we strongly encourage you to provide details so that we can address your concerns. Without factual basis or evidence, this statement misrepresents the dedication and integrity we uphold in our services.

We kindly request that you either substantiate your claim with verifiable information or remove this review to prevent further legal consequences. If you would like to discuss your concerns, please contact us directly at Info@cifa.ac. Our team is always available to resolve any legitimate issues.

Thank you for your understanding.

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

16 jul 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you found our enrolment process straightforward and our customer service excellent. Our team strives to provide a seamless experience for all our candidates, and your words affirm that we are on the right track.

If you have any further questions or need additional support, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

Geüpdatet op 13 dec 2024

Dear Kashish,

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words about our customer service. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to address your concerns.

At CIFA, we strive to uphold the highest standards in our courses and exams. To ensure the integrity of our qualifications, all our exams are fully proctored. This proctoring service is designed to allow candidates to sit their exams from the comfort of their own home at a time that suits them, eliminating the need to travel to an exam centre while maintaining strict security standards. Proctoring ensures that every certified individual has met the necessary requirements, preserving the value of the qualification for all candidates.

Regarding the content of the exams, we’d like to clarify that all our course materials and exam questions are developed and reviewed by industry professionals. To keep our qualifications up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations, we conduct yearly updates to both the course content and the multiple-choice exam questions. This ensures our certifications remain relevant in the highly regulated financial sector. While the questions may differ from examples provided during the course, they are always aligned with the key topics covered in the study material.

We sincerely apologise for the issue you experienced with the proctoring fee. Please rest assured that this was an error on our part, and we promptly refunded the duplicate payment to resolve the matter.

Finally, we’d like to acknowledge your hard work and effort in pursuing this qualification. As with most recognised qualifications, a final exam is essential in demonstrating competence and meeting industry standards, particularly in such a heavily regulated field. We regret that your experience did not fully meet your expectations and are always looking for ways to improve.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you success in your career. Should you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us—we’re always here to help.

Kind regards,

CIFA

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

10 apr 2024

Dear Student,
Thank you for taking time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to have received a positive review from you. We at CIFA Education Management work hard in providing the best service possible to our students. Your positive review is proof that our hard work is appreciated.

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

10 apr 2024

Dear Student,
We are delighted to have received a positive review from you. We at CIFA Education Management work hard in providing the best service possible to our students. Your positive review is proof that our hard work is appreciated.

Antwoord van Certified Institute for Further Accreditation

10 apr 2024

Dear Student,
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are delighted to have received a positive review from you. We at CIFA Education Management work hard in providing the best service possible to our students. Your positive review is proof that our hard work is appreciated.