This qualification can be used as part of the Workplace Pensions Trailblazer Apprenticeship. Amongst the many benefits of the apprenticeship is the opportunity to access Government funding to cover the cost of the qualifications and any associated training. 

Employers/training providers wishing to use this qualification as part of the apprenticeship should use the apprenticeship specific registration/entry forms.

Upon completion of the RPC qualification, individuals can apply for Professional level of membership from the PMI and have the designatory initials ProfPMI after their name.

The PMI have recently launched the 'study skills' website, which will help learners understand how best to prepare for their exams, as well as gives tips and information regarding the specific style of exams you may be taking.

The study skills website can be found here -

https://www.pmi-study-skills.co.uk/

The PMI hold online exams only, meaning a learner does not travel to an exam centre to sit the exam.

The syllabus is examined by a two hour examination. The examination is in the form of 80 multiple choice questions designed to test retirement provision knowledge across the syllabus. The examination paper is comprised of two types:

The first 70 questions will either put a question or make a statement which requires completion, this is followed by four possible responses, one of which is the correct response.

The final 10 are known as multiple true false questions. They comprise two statements and four possible options. Lettered "a" both true; "b" only (i) true; "c" only (ii) true; or "d" both false. Only one is correct. Each statement is either true or false.

Each question on the examination paper scores one mark. All questions should be attempted; there is no difference in marking between a wrong answer and one left unanswered.

There are three grades for this examination:

(P) Pass

(S) Fail within 5 marks of the pass

(T) Fail more than 5 marks below the pass mark

The nominal pass mark is 75%

Special consideration can be given to an individual who has temporarily experienced illness or injury or some other circumstance outside his or her control  that may have impacted on performance or attainment. 

The PMI is committed to providing fair and consistent examination, verification, approval and assessment processes. Visit the Wider information set page to find out more.

Results are generally released approximately 1 month after the date of the exam, due to requiring sign off approval from the RPC Committee.

Candidates who pass the examination receive a certificate which will be included in their results letter/confirmation.