Qualification Exams
***Notice***
From 1 August 2025, any retakes or resits of the FIA Fundamentals Exam will use the BS 5839-1:2025 standard. After that date, the 2017-based exam will no longer be offered.
This change applies to all delegates who have previously attempted the exam but have not yet achieved a pass.
While the 2017 standard exam followed the exact sequence of the standard’s sections and clauses, the 2025 version pulls questions from a shuffled mix of sections and clauses to deliver a fairer, more robust assessment—rest assured, results so far show no material impact on overall pass rates.
Why the Update?
Switching exclusively to BS 5839-1:2025 ensures your qualification stays fully aligned with the latest industry requirements and best practices. From August onward, passing under the new standard guarantees your certification is up to date.
Resources to Help You Prepare
- Technical Briefing
Overview of key changes to the 2025 Standard
▶︎ Access the Technical Briefing - On Demand Webinar on BS 5839-1:2025 (Registration & fee apply)
▶︎ Register for the Webinar
Purchase the 2025 Standard
Get your copy for study and reference.
▶︎ Buy the Standard
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The final part of the Qualification is an online exam.
Exam resits are held at locations across the UK and consist of the online exam only (no further training or revision is provided). Delegates are expected to have gained further knowledge and understanding by studying the training manual provided during the training courses and accessing all additional learning material available on the FIA website.
You can book your resit via the exam resit calendar»
You will need your unique learner number you were assigned when you booked your original training (you will find this on your joining instructions).
* Please note that once booked, cancellation terms apply. Cancellations made with less than 7 days to go until the exam date will forfeit the exam only offer and delegates will need to rebook the full training course at the advertised rates.