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Institute of Banking Exams

  • 06-02-2019 10:38pm
    #1
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,798 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Not sure if this is 100% the right forum for this but I'm looking for advice for anyone who has done NFQ Level 7 at the Institute of Banking. I'm going to register to do a few modules but wondering how many is reasonable to do per term. Currently working in AML so will be doing the Financial Crime Prevention but I'd happily do more to try and get to Level 8 as soon as I can. Anyone done these tests? Will add that my work will pay the fees so the cost isn't a problem.

    https://www.iob.ie/?q=node/89

    Gonna ring them tomorrow and ask for their opinions but would be good to have an outsiders advice too.


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  • #2
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    irish_goat wrote: »
    Not sure if this is 100% the right forum for this but I'm looking for advice for anyone who has done NFQ Level 7 at the Institute of Banking. I'm going to register to do a few modules but wondering how many is reasonable to do per term. Currently working in AML so will be doing the Financial Crime Prevention but I'd happily do more to try and get to Level 8 as soon as I can. Anyone done these tests? Will add that my work will pay the fees so the cost isn't a problem.

    https://www.iob.ie/?q=node/89

    Gonna ring them tomorrow and ask for their opinions but would be good to have an outsiders advice too.

    Currently doing Custody and TA and Fund accounting. Had Intro to Investment funds before Xmas. 3 modules spread out over 2 terms - Xmas, New Year to May. Very manageable. Exams aren't the most difficult - once you put a bit of work in. 40% pass mark.


  • #3
    Applepie15
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Applepie15


    Has anyone ever taken an IOB exam and failed but felt unsure about the result, well follow your gut.
    Go get the exam script and solutions and it will confirm your feelings.
    The IOB have been failing people for years and getting away with it.
    You repeat they earn, your review they earn.
    They don't want you to question them so hide behind policy.
    Get your original exam results back to personally review.


  • #4
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Applepie15 wrote: »
    Has anyone ever taken an IOB exam and failed but felt unsure about the result, well follow your gut.
    Go get the exam script and solutions and it will confirm your feelings.
    The IOB have been failing people for years and getting away with it.
    You repeat they earn, your review they earn.
    They don't want you to question them so hide behind policy.
    Get your original exam results back to personally review.

    Probably a good idea to reconsider your position and ask the admins to delete your post.


  • #5
    Applepie15
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Applepie15


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    Probably a good idea to reconsider your position and ask the admins to delete your post.

    Why is that Jim?


  • #6
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Applepie15 wrote: »
    Why is that Jim?

    Well if that is the kind of reputation you want to build yourself then OK.


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  • #7
    Applepie15
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Applepie15


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    Well if that is the kind of reputation you want to build yourself then OK.

    What identifies me Jim or my reputation?
    You haven't contributed an answer yet just an unsupported statement.


  • #8
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Applepie15 wrote: »
    What identifies me Jim or my reputation?
    You haven't contributed an answer yet just an unsupported statement.

    I have no intention at trying to answer a rant from someone who was not up to the mark. I only suggested that it was probably not much a great idea to post such childish nonsense as it reduces the chance of people taking you seriously in the future. Since you are happy to own it. That is where this ends.


  • #9
    Applepie15
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Applepie15


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    I have no intention at trying to answer a rant from someone who was not up to the mark. I only suggested that it was probably not much a great idea to post such childish nonsense as it reduces the chance of people taking you seriously in the future. Since you are happy to own it. That is where this ends.

    What a foolish follow up comment from Jim.
    Who said I wasn't up to the mark?
    You, who are you, nobody. Jim you are simply a pathetic troll, I've read your other comments on threads, looking for negative attention in attempt to feel a bit superior.
    Nothing about my comment identifies me, their anonymous.
    So who is going to take an anonymous comment seriously.
    Scurry along Jim.


  • #10
    Ohmeha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭Ohmeha


    irish_goat wrote: »
    Not sure if this is 100% the right forum for this but I'm looking for advice for anyone who has done NFQ Level 7 at the Institute of Banking. I'm going to register to do a few modules but wondering how many is reasonable to do per term. Currently working in AML so will be doing the Financial Crime Prevention but I'd happily do more to try and get to Level 8 as soon as I can. Anyone done these tests? Will add that my work will pay the fees so the cost isn't a problem.

    https://www.iob.ie/?q=node/89

    Gonna ring them tomorrow and ask for their opinions but would be good to have an outsiders advice too.
    If you're working full-time then two modules in a term is do-able once you organise your coursework/study and put in the hours needed, also claim your study leave from work if it's available. Anything more than two modules in a term and you'll be stretching yourself big time


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