Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP)

Become a qualified Mortgage Adviser

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to break into mortgage advice with the CeMAP qualification.

CeMAP at a glance

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    Key facts

    • Qualify in as little as 18 months

    • Study online with flexible, on-demand learning

    • Take your exams anytime with remote invigilation

    • From £690 for the full CeMAP qualification 

  • Is CeMAP right for you?

    • You want to become a mortgage adviser
    • You are considering a career change into mortgage advice
    • You already work in financial advice and want to expand your client services
    View CeMAP qualification page

What you will learn

  • The purpose and structure of the UK financial services industry
  • The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) main aims, activities and relevant Conduct of Business rules
  • The house-buying process and parties involved
  • The different types of customers and mortgages
  • How to assess the affordability and suitability of different mortgage options and associated products
  • The FCA’s approach to ethical and unethical behaviour
  • How to apply FCA principles, requirements and regulations to client relationships

I would definitely be recommending CeMAP to anybody who was looking to become a mortgage adviser or anybody who wanted to upskill themselves in that area. The reason why I would recommend CeMAP is because it is a foundation understanding of mortgage advice and the environment as a whole.

Adam BenhamCeMAP Learner

What you'll achieve with CeMAP

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    Start your career
    as a mortgage adviser

    CeMAP gives you the foundation to move into mortgage advice and begin building a career in the profession.


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    Study flexibly
    around your life 

    Learn CeMAP online around your job. On-demand exams mean no fixed dates and no need to travel to test centres.

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    Apply your knowledge
    in real scenarios

    Build practical skills through case study-based learning, helping you turn knowledge into real financial advice.

Take your next step

If you are starting your journey towards becoming a mortgage adviser, CeMAP offers a clear route into the profession. Flexible online study makes it easier to fit your qualification around existing commitments, while practical, industry-relevant learning helps you build knowledge you can apply in real client scenarios.

Your future in mortgage advice starts here.