Exam and Assessment Information

Everything you need to know about sitting and preparing for your exam or assessment

Your qualification may include exams, coursework or a combination of assessments, such as:

Brightspace exam
session-based exams
coursework submissions, or
complete a combination of assessments

You'll find the specific details on your relevant qualification page and, once you've registered, in your MyLIBF account.

Your Brightspace hub

All learning and assessments are accessed through Brightspace – your online learning hub. You'll already be familiar with Brightspace as the place you log in to study.

Brightspace exams offer:

Convenience – sit your exam from home or wherever works for you, saving the time and stress of travelling to a test centre
Flexibility – available 24/7 during your registration period, with no pre-booking required
Easy access – use any PC or laptop; no software installs, plug-ins or extensions needed
A seamless experience – Brightspace's intuitive interface is designed to make your exam experience as smooth as possible, even with slower internet connections

On-demand multiple choice exams

If your qualification includes an on-demand multiple choice exam, you can sit it whenever you feel ready – day or night, during your registration period. Your exam link stays accessible until you either complete your exam or your registration expires.

Before you start, you'll be asked to use your laptop or webcam to do a full 360-degree scan of your testing space, so make sure your equipment is working properly and can be easily moved.

Session-based exams

Your session-based exam is delivered through Brightspace and is monitored by our partner Integrity Advocate. Your exam date is confirmed in the My Studies section of your MyLIBF and will be automatically scheduled for you.

A few things to have ready before exam day:

A quiet space with a working camera and microphone that can be manoeuvred for the 360-degree scan
Appropriate identification to hand
A device that meets the minimum system requirements – check these in advance: Getting started with Integrity Advocate
Note: tablets and mobile phones cannot be used to complete your exam

We'd strongly recommend running a system check before exam day using the same device and internet connection you'll use for your exam.

Resits and resubmissions

If you need to resit your exam or resubmit your coursework, check the relevant qualification page on our website for the next study session dates, deadlines and resit fees. You can book your resit directly from MyLIBF, or call our Customer Services team on +44 (0)1227 818609 – they can also advise on exam dates and registration and payment deadlines.

If you need to resubmit coursework, we'll email you the Monday after you receive your results with full details, including the registration deadline, cost, payment deadline and resubmission deadline.

Give yourself the best chance of passing

Accelerate your chances of passing with official specimen papers and targeted support. Practising with real exam-style questions helps you spot gaps in your knowledge early and builds the confidence you need on exam day.

Available resources include:

Specimen exams – get familiar with the question format and refine your revision
Revision videos – revisit trickier topics quickly
Audio revision – revise on the go, whenever suits you

You can access these from the Purchase Additional Study Support page.

Pass with confidence

Questions about our professional qualifications?

If you have any questions about our professional qualifications in finance and banking, please contact our customer services team.

Our professional qualification customer services office is open:
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm UK time.

Exam and assessment information