Overview
Would you like to be a mortgage adviser?
No matter what your career background, if you’re a good communicator who enjoys helping people and networking, a career in mortgage advice could be for you.
18 months to complete the full qualification
12 months to complete each module if registered separately
Three modules in total
CeMAP is the first step to becoming a mortgage adviser
Fees
Best value price of £690 for the full qualification, or register for individual modules
Duration
You'll have 18 months if registering for the full qualification or 12 months for each module if registered separately
Modules
Three modules comprising five units in total
Regulation
• Registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
• Meets the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) examination standards
• A mandated qualification in the Mortgage Adviser Apprenticeships Standard
Assessment
• Take your exams anywhere, any time, with remote invigilation
• Your first exam is included in the registration fee for each unit
• You'll receive a digital certificate once you've passed
What your studies will cover
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
About the qualification
CeMAP is the starting point for mortgage advisers and – as the industry-standard qualification – will enable you to launch your new career.
You can study CeMAP online, fitting it around your life and work, with digital on-demand study materials that let you learn in a way that suits you.
Over three modules, you'll gain the expertise you need to advise customers on mortgage products. You’ll learn about the regulations that govern the UK mortgage sector as well as the factors that affect customers’ personal financial plans.
And because CeMAP is the mortgage industry standard qualification, when you pass you can apply for your ‘licence to practise’.
While studying with us, you’ll become a Member of LIBF (MLIBF), receiving benefits including careers support and access to professional networking events.
Hear from a CeMAP learner
CeMAP was challenging, especially as I also had a young child to look after. But doing it via distance learning allowed me the flexibility to continue my studies whilst I travelled the world playing tennis.

Jordanne Whiley
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) holder
Changes to CeMAP
A new digital version of CeMAP launched on 30 September 2025.
The regulatory module has changed from UKFR to Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (FSRE) – giving you a stronger grounding in ethical principles. FSRE is also part of the Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA); a pass in FSRE can be used in both qualifications.
From 10 November 2025, exams are split into individual units, plus a synoptic exam that brings everything together.
Already studying the current CeMAP?
You can still sit exams in the current format until 12 January 2026.
After that, you’ll move across to the new version automatically.
This update is designed to give you a more flexible, modern, and ethics-focused learning experience.
Module information
CeMAP consists of five compulsory units contained within three modules. You can register for any number of modules at a time.
You will have 12 months to complete each module and sit its exams, or 18 months overall if registering for the full qualification.
Are you eligible for an exemption?
If you have qualifications from us or another awarding body, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning.
Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (FSRE)
This module will teach you how legislation and regulation interact and give you a solid grounding in related ethical principles.
• FRE1: Industry, Regulation and Key Parties
• FRE2: Skills, Principles and Ethical Behaviours
Mortgages (MORT)
You will get a thorough grounding in the mortgage application process, including the different products available and the issues borrowers may face after completion.
• MRT1: Mortgage Law, Practice and Application
• MRT2: Mortgage Products and Post Completion
Assessment of Mortgage Advice Knowledge (ASEW/ASSC)
You will consolidate the knowledge you gained in modules 1 and 2 plus learn more about types of financial protection and the fundamentals of protection advice, then apply your knowledge to different scenarios.
• ASEW/SC: Assessment of Mortgage Advice Knowledge
You can download more details about Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) below:
Studying
What study materials do I get?
Study texts are provided online for Modules 1 and 2. You can also buy a hard copy of the text through Amazon.
Module 3 includes interactive revision, financial protection content and optional soft skills materials on the course website.
You’ll also get access to:
a student-led discussion forum
unit introduction videos
one specimen exam per unit (further specimen exams can be purchased if required)
a weekly study planner
a tax table
syllabus updates
our online student portal, MyLIBF
our virtual library, KnowledgeBank.
Additional study materials
You can purchase additional study support when you register for CeMAP or later through your MyLIBF account. Printed textbooks are available to purchase on Amazon.
Assessments
You will be assessed for each unit by an electronic multiple-choice exam that you take on our virtual learning environment at any time, no booking required, with remote invigilation. This is the same website where you access your learning materials.
• Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (FSRE) – two units, one-hour exam for each unit, with 40 multiple-choice questions (including 15 linked to case studies) for each unit.
• Mortgages (MORT) – two units, one-hour exam for each unit: MRT1 with 50 multiple-choice questions and MRT2 with 40 multiple-choice questions.
• Assessment of Mortgage Advice Knowledge (ASEW/ASSC) – one unit assessed by a two-hour exam with six case studies, each with ten linked multiple-choice questions.
If you register for the full qualification, you will have 18 months to complete the whole course. Or, if you register for modules individually, you will have 12 months to complete each module and sit the exams. Your first exam is included in the registration fee for each unit.
Fees
You can register for all three modules at the same time – or individually, if you prefer – on our online registration system.
Instruction for paying per module
Studying with us on a module-by-module basis? If you'd like to register for your next module, continue to our online registration system and login as an existing customer.
Module fees:
FSRE: £310
MORT: £300
ASEW/SC: £150
Prices includes materials and exam entry.
Our online registration system is for our English and Welsh CeMAP only. If you wish to register for the Scottish CeMAP, please contact our Student and Customer Services on +44 (0)1227 818609.
Corporate bookings
If you are a company and want to register a cohort of students onto CeMAP please email corporate@libf.ac.uk for further information.
Accredited learning support providers
There are several organisations offering courses for our qualifications, especially in financial and mortgage advice.
Using a learning support provider is entirely up to you – it is not a requirement of your studies – but this extra support might help your learning. A number of organisations have joined our Accredited Learning Support Provider (ALSP) scheme and so are officially recognised by us. To keep this status their provision is subject to regular quality checks by us.
Please note that you will still need to register and complete CeMAP through us, as the qualification awarding body.
Find out moreQuestions about our professional qualifications?
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