R06 | Exam Debrief | January Sitting

Reflecting on the January 2022 R06 Exam Paper The results from the January CII R06 sitting are due to be released on the 4th March, a little over five weeks after the exam sitting. Whilst we wait for the results, and the detailed CII examiner’s report, the technical team at BTS have already started to look […]
How has the CII R06 Exam Evolved? | Professional Paraplanner Magazine

How has the CII R06 exam evolved since it came in and have these changes made it more difficult to pass The R06 Financial Planning Practice unit has been around for a few years now. So, how does the exam work? Is it difficult to pass? Has it changed much? This week, BTS Director Luiza […]
R0 Revision Workshop Timetable

BTS launch Revision Workshop Timetable for 2024 BTS is holding online revision workshops (using Zoom) for candidates who are studying for and taking the CII examinations. The timetable has now been released for booking and, with spaces limited, these tend to book up quickly. See the full timetable and book a space on a workshop […]
Professional Paraplanner Technical Insights Webinar | R06 January Sitting

Don’t miss the latest Professional Paraplanner R06 technical insights webinar On Monday 10th January 2022, Professional Paraplanner hosted another Technical Insights Webinar presented by Jeff Scholes, Director of Bespoke Training Solutions (BTS). This follows several PP / BTS collaborative webinars in 2021 offered to paraplanners prior to the R06 exam sittings which received outstanding feedback. January’s webinar concentrates […]
R06 | Exam Debrief | September Sitting

Reflecting on the September 2021 R06 Exam Paper The results from the September R06 sitting were released this morning, a little over five weeks after the exam sitting. While many of our candidates are cracking open the champagne in celebration of a pass, the team at BTS are not resting on our laurels. Reflecting on […]
How to pass the CII R06 Financial Planning Practice Exam

The April R06 exam results came out on Friday 28th May. BTS could see many successful candidates posting both their R06 and level 4 Diploma certificates on social media sites such as LinkedIn. But what about those candidates that ‘deferred their success’ this time around? It’s never nice to fail an exam, so how do […]
What is the Best Order to Sit the CII R0 Exams in?

BTS Director Luiza joined Sam Oakes from the Financial Planner Life Podcast to discuss one of the most commonly asked questions about studying for the CII R0 exams: What is the best order to sit the CII R0 exams in? 1. Is there a one size fits all approach to the right order? That’s a very […]
Top Tips for Dealing with an R0 Remote Exam Glitch

Although much improved, the CII PSI remote exam system is still causing some candidates unwanted stress due to exam glitches. Whilst the CII continue to improve the system, there are some things you can do to help yourself in the event of a system glitch. If you have a remote PSI exam coming up, check […]
Is there a Right Order to sit the R0 Exams in?

One of the most common FAQs received by the BTS business support team is, do I have to sit my R0 exams in a set order? It might surprise a lot of new candidates to learn that the answer is no, there is no set order in which you have to complete the units. So, […]