IOB

Access learning, professional development and industry connections that support ongoing growth and career progression.

Helps organisations develop staff, support regulatory responsibilities and build professional connections.

Build financial services expertise and pursue professional qualifications through specialist, practical and academically rigorous programmes.

Maintain professional competence and manage CPD requirements through learning modules, activity records and accreditation support.

IOB Membership

IOB membership connects financial services professionals with year-round access to learning resources, events and a professional community. Members can use IOB Learn, IOB’s personalised, mobile-friendly learning platform, to access short courses, expert-created micro-content and on-demand eCPD modules, and to manage CPD records. Membership also provides access to more than 40 UCD-accredited programmes, skills certificates, webinars, videos and articles, as well as professional designations. Individual membership is listed at €130 per calendar year. A free three-month trial offers selected resources and events but excludes UCD-accredited programmes.

• Access Personalised Learning
  Find learning content through a member dashboard that is designed to be mobile-friendly and accessible through supported web browsers.
• Explore Courses And Resources
  Access a broad range of accredited programmes and learning resources to support professional development.
• Learn From Expert Micro-Content
  Use concise, expert-created learning pieces to explore specific topics from the member dashboard.
• Attend Events And Workshops
  Join events, conversations, webinars and workshops with participants and speakers from the industry.
• Connect With Financial Services Professionals
  Build professional connections with members working in banking and financial services.
• Manage CPD And Complete eCPD
  Keep CPD records current, log relevant events and complete on-demand eCPD modules through IOB Learn.
• Pursue Professional Designations
  Explore professional designations that support continued learning and qualification for roles in financial services.
• Try Selected Benefits Free
  Sample selected membership benefits for three months, with UCD-accredited programmes excluded from trial access.

IOB Corporate Membership

IOB corporate membership partners with organisations to develop staff and support their learning and performance. Organisations can access tailored training and accredited learning programmes, exclusive corporate events and opportunities to network with peers. Membership supports regulatory responsibilities through IOB’s blockchain-enabled EdQ credentialing platform and supports future skills development and independent assurance.

• Develop Staff Through Accredited Learning
  Use tailored training and accredited programmes to support staff development and help teams build new skills.
• Support Regulatory Responsibilities
  Use blockchain-enabled credentialing through EdQ to support the organisation in meeting its regulatory responsibilities.
• Build Skills For Industry Change
  Support staff in developing skills intended to help the organisation adapt as the financial services sector evolves.
• Strengthen Employee Learning And Performance
  Use independent assurance to support employee engagement, learning and performance.
• Connect With Peer Organisations
  Attend exclusive events and build connections with other organisations to exchange knowledge and learn from peers.

Professional education programmes

IOB’s portfolio of professional education programmes serves banking and financial services professionals, from introductory study to advanced qualifications. The portfolio includes executive education, short online courses and specialist programmes in areas such as funds, compliance, AI, digital transformation, retail banking, financial advice, risk, governance, culture, credit and lending, wealth management and pensions. Programmes range from non-accredited short courses to UCD-accredited qualifications at NFQ levels 7, 8 and 9, including certificates, diplomas, degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master's qualifications. Delivery includes part-time and online options, and programmes combine academic rigour with practical relevance through lecturers and financial services specialists. Funding or scholarships may be available for selected programmes, subject to eligibility.

• Build Specialist Financial Services Expertise
  Choose study across a wide range of specialist financial services topics, including funds, compliance, AI, risk, governance, lending, advice and wealth management.
• Pursue Recognised Professional Qualifications
  Choose from professional and UCD-accredited qualifications across NFQ levels 7, 8 and 9, with awards and pathways spanning specialist financial services roles.
• Prepare For Specialist Financial Services Roles
  Access programmes tailored to professional roles across advice, compliance, risk, funds, pensions, banking operations, stockbroking and executive leadership.
• Apply Industry-Informed Learning
  Learn from academic lecturers and financial services specialists, with programme delivery informed by industry experience and practical examples.
• Progress From Introductory To Advanced Study
  Select study options suited to different stages of professional development, from short courses to advanced qualifications.
• Develop Leadership And Organisational Capability
  Choose director, open-enrolment or customised programmes intended to support professional development and organisational needs.
• Study Alongside Professional Commitments
  Use part-time and online study options available across the portfolio to pursue learning alongside other commitments.
• Explore Expert-Developed Short Courses
  Access online short courses developed with industry experts or request bespoke training options.
• Explore Eligible Funding Options
  Check whether funding or scholarships are available for specified programmes, subject to scheme terms and eligibility.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

IOB’s CPD schemes help members maintain and increase the knowledge and competence gained through formal study and professional experience. Members can access eCPD modules, record and track activity in IOB Learn, and submit eligible external events for accreditation. The schemes support CPD requirements under the Central Bank’s Minimum Competency Code and help members keep qualifications and knowledge up to date.

Category: Continuing Professional Education Services

• Track And Review CPD Progress
  Review CPD requirements, record activity and access CPD information through IOB Learn.
• Complete Designation-Relevant CPD On Demand
  Access modules relevant to a designation and have completed modules recorded against CPD requirements.
• Record And Request Credit For Events
  Have eligible IOB event hours recorded automatically, enter codes for accredited external events or submit eligible events for accreditation review.
• Submit Compliant Annual Returns Automatically
  IOB monitors CPD logs and submits the annual return automatically once the required hours are recorded.
• Earn CPD Hours Through The Annual Manual
  Complete the Annual Update Manual and its declaration to have eligible CPD hours added to the CPD log.
• Request CPD Status Confirmation
  Obtain confirmation of CPD status or education details, with the option to authorize sending it to an employer or agency.
• Apply For Eligible Hour Reductions
  Request a CPD hour reduction for qualifying leave by submitting the required form and supporting documents.