Exam guide
DipPFS exam preparation
Work through the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning unit by unit. Every live R0 unit — R01 to R05 — has its own 980+ question bank and timed mocks matched to its real format, from R01's 100 questions in 2 hours to R03's 50 in 1 hour.
The real exam format — and the mock that matches it
Financial Services, Regulation & Ethics
100 questions · 2 hours
nominal pass 65% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Investment Principles & Risk
100 questions · 2 hours
nominal pass 65% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Personal Taxation
50 questions · 1 hour
nominal pass 65% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Pensions & Retirement Planning
50 questions · 1 hour
nominal pass 65% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Financial Protection
50 questions · 1 hour
nominal pass 65% · timed mocks match this format exactly
What’s inside
- One subscription per unit (£14.99/month each) — no forced bundles
- Exam-specific mock formats: 100q/2h for R01–R02, 50q/1h for R03–R05
- An AI tutor personalised to your practice history across every unit
- R06 is a written case study, so it isn't offered as an MCQ bank — honesty over inventory
The Free plan includes a 100-question sample of one exam, with 5 Full Mocks in total (max 1 a week). Pro unlocks the full bank, unlimited sessions and the AI tutor for £14.99 per exam, per month — cancel any time.
Frequently asked questions
Which DipPFS units are covered?
R01, R02, R03, R04 and R05 are live, each with its own bank of 980+ approved questions and exam-specific mocks. R06 (Financial Planning Practice) is assessed by written case study, so an MCQ bank isn't offered for it.
Do I have to buy all the units at once?
No. Each unit is its own £14.99/month Pro subscription — subscribe to the unit you're sitting next, cancel when you pass, move to the next one. There are no bundles.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The Free plan gives you a 100-question sample of one exam of your choice, with Quick Tests and Chapter Quizzes (two a day) and five Full Mocks in total at one per week. No card needed. Pro is £14.99 per exam, per month and unlocks the full bank, unlimited sessions and the AI tutor.
Is the content current for 2025/26?
Yes. Questions are written to the 2025/26 UK tax year and the current syllabus editions (for CII units, the 2025-26 examination guides examinable to 31 August 2026). An automated accuracy audit re-checks a rolling sample of the bank every day and quarantines anything that looks wrong before you see it.