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Last edited: Apr 28, 2026 Published: Apr 24, 2026

There are five compulsory units:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to UK Pensions
  • Unit 2: Disclosure Regulations & Whistleblowing for occupational pension schemes
  • Unit 3: Occupational Pension Scheme Design, Investment and Administration
  • Unit 4: Member Benefit Events and Rules for Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Schemes
  • Unit 5: Member Benefit Events and Rules for Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

You can view more detail on the contents of each unit on The Pensions Management Institute Qualification Specification.

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