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Overview
Personal insolvency is a detailed and procedure‑driven area, and this one‑day introductory course builds the essential foundation needed to work confidently with debtors, creditors and insolvency practitioners.
You’ll explore informal options, IVAs, DROs and bankruptcy; understand the roles of the OR and trustee; and learn how assets, restrictions and duties are managed in practice.
With clear explanations and practical examples, this course is ideal for those new to insolvency, whether in legal practice, professional services or government and provides a strong platform for further development, including CII, CPI and JIEB pathways.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Introduction to Personal Insolvency course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand the key personal insolvency procedures and when each is appropriate
- Explain the main statutory options available to debtors, including IVAs, DROs and bankruptcy
- Recognise the core roles of the Official Receiver, trustee and insolvency practitioner
- Outline how bankruptcy begins, its effects, and the restrictions and duties placed on a bankrupt
- Identify the main differences between IVAs and bankruptcy
- Understand what assets form part of the bankruptcy estate and how trustee powers operate
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Overview of personal insolvency law and key terminology
- Informal options vs statutory remedies (IVAs, DROs, bankruptcy)
- Bankruptcy process and effects
- Restrictions, BROs and debtor obligations
- Assets, excluded assets and trustee powers
- IVA structure and key procedural steps
- DRO eligibility and impact
- Case study exercises to apply learning
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for anyone new to personal insolvency, including trainees, junior lawyers, paralegals, CILEX professionals, administrators and advisers working in insolvency practices, professional services firms, government organisations, debt‑advice bodies or related roles.
- It is also suitable for those supporting insolvency teams or returning to this area who need a clear, practical grounding in personal insolvency processes and client options.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full
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