LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Life Insurance Association Ireland (LIA) is the recognised Centre of Excellence for the education and development of financial-industry standards in advisory practice. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of professional qualifications - from Level 7 to Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications - in partnership with Atlantic Technological University Sligo. Most programmes are distance-learning, supported by a 24/7 online study hub, and cover specialist areas such as financial planning, sustainable finance, pension trusteeship, credit-union operations, AI foundations and operational resilience.

LIA's catalogue includes short courses, certificates, postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees, alongside a full schedule of practitioner-focused seminars for advisers, planners, administrators and the credit-union movement. Members benefit from continuous professional development, exam support, and a network of industry experts, while non-members can access a range of free AI-foundation resources and upcoming events. By combining rigorous academic standards with practical, real-world insight, LIA helps finance professionals across Ireland enhance their expertise, confidence and career prospects.