Aldermore, the specialist bank for SMEs, homeowners and landlords has announced the graduation of the 500th broker through its Broker Training Academy.
The Academy, which launched in 2014, has been designed to help educate brokers on new products in the market, changing regulation, and varying customer needs.
This year, for the first time, brokers who participate in Aldermore’s Broker Academy will receive a certificate from the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) to count towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The training programme, which is free to brokers, has planned four events for 2018, and will cover three core modules: sales skills, the regulatory environment, and the principles of asset finance.
In total 116 places were available this year, with all spaces filled within three days.
Carl D’Ammassa, group managing director, business finance at Aldermore, said: “Brokers play a crucial role in ensuring companies have access to the products that truly meet their individual needs.
“We believe there has never been a better time to be a broker – the UK SME industry is going through such an exciting period, and business owners are looking to seize on the opportunities on offer. It is therefore crucial that brokers have the best possible knowledge at their fingertips – and that is the role the Broker Academy is looking to play.”
