Master the trust concept and trustee responsibilities required to deliver advice in Scotland. Take a step closer to the STEP Diploma with the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trusts: Law and Practice (Scotland).
This course provides practitioners with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to deliver holistic advice in Scotland relating to trusts law.
Course fees: £1000 + local taxes
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Our courses can become oversubsribed quickly and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We advise that you book early to ensure you receive your requested workshop dates and to check the dates as soon as you receive your booking confirmation email.
Please note: From 1 October 2025, you will need to become a STEP member before enrolling onto this course
Tailored pricing plans and group rate cards are available for firms seeking to train multiple team members or larger groups of employees. We are happy to work with you to design a cost-effective solution that aligns with your training goals and budget.
You can pay for your course fees in instalments if you choose the interest-free instalment plans available for certain courses. Specifically, you can opt for three equal monthly instalments for Certificate and Advanced Certificate level courses that total over £800 (excluding VAT), or six equal monthly instalments for the Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card.
60 Entry Level credits which can be achieved through:
Note: You do not need to apply for APEL or APCL if you already have confirmed, or if you have studied for at least two STEP Certificates previously.
This is a STEP course/qualification. STEP membership is required to study this course and must be maintained throughout the duration of your studies.
You will need 60 Entry Level credits and if you are not already, you will become an Affiliate member by enrolling on this course. STEP will contact you regarding membership 4-6 weeks after course enrolment.
Successful completion of the course will provide 30 Diploma Level credits as part of the STEP Qualification and Membership framework.
This course is available for study twice a year and takes four months to complete. It is delivered online.
Enrolment onto this course will include access to an online learning platform containing:
The course fee includes attendance at two online workshops led by a subject matter expert.
The course is assessed by way of a five-hour open-book examination.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will gain 30 Diploma Level credits towards STEP membership and be awarded the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trusts: Law and Practice (Scotland).
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The manual is a very good source of information. The workshops were useful. Overall the course is very useful.
