What the C.O.P is
The Certificate of Proficiency (C.O.P) is the industry's qualification for pension fund trustees in Zimbabwe. Trustees are responsible for other people's retirement savings, and the C.O.P gives them the knowledge to carry out that responsibility with confidence.
The regulator expects trustees to meet minimum qualification requirements, and the C.O.P is the established way to do so.
Who should take it
- Newly appointed and serving pension fund trustees
- Principal officers and fund executives
- Employee representatives on fund boards
- HR and benefits managers who work with pension funds
What it covers
- The duties and responsibilities of trustees
- The Pension and Provident Funds Act, regulations and IPEC requirements
- Investment principles and governance
- Fund administration and communication with members
How to qualify
- Register for the next quarterly intake.
- Attend the preparation classes.
- Sit the examination on the published date.
- Receive your Certificate of Proficiency.