MetLife Premier Client Group Chooses The American College's FSCP® Program For Product And Skills Training

BRYN MAWR, Pa., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Financial Services announced today that the MetLife Premier Client Group has selected the Financial Services Certified Professional^® (FSCP^®) designation to enhance the skills and product knowledge of the company's financial services representatives. The FSCP^® is a rigorous skills training program designed to help advisors understand and meet client needs in a comprehensive manner.

The FSCP^® program combines live and web-based classes with self-paced training modules to help financial services representatives understand the planning process, available product solutions, governmental benefits, and ethical approaches in serving clients.  In addition, the program offers specialized material on such topics as social media use, healthcare reform, financial services for women, and more.

"Financial services representatives who complete skills training programs at The American College have 90 percent better retention in their first four years," says Mike Davidson, MSM, CLU^®, CAP^®, Acting President of The American College.  "Early success for financial professionals is a critical issue for the industry. FSCP^® is designed specifically to integrate with company training programs so that those new to the industry have the best resources possible to help them succeed."

The new FSCP^® program has extensive learning delivery options, including the use of mobile platforms, cutting-edge instructional design, video, and instruction from experts in the financial services field.  Students can study in interactive classes, or at their own pace, immersing themselves in case studies, video scenarios, and discussion options to help them make the best possible recommendations for clients.     

"With the FSCP^® designation, we now have an added resource for our financial services representatives that fits perfectly with our training and offers relevant and practical education," says Paul LaPiana, CFP^®, senior vice president at the MetLife Premier Client Group. "Completing these courses will give our newer financial services representatives a greater sense of confidence, increasing their capability and expertise and making them more credible with both peers and clients. MetLife believes this program will help us in the area of retention, and more importantly, with the quality of service we deliver to our customers."

The FSCP^® program offers professionals their choice of live classroom learning, live online classes, pre-recorded online classes, and self-paced modules. Students may mix and match their learning choices to fit their schedules and preferences.

"Financial services professionals need to master more skills and knowledge than ever before," says Davidson. "We've designed FSCP^® to appeal to independent advisors, wealth managers, insurance specialists, registered reps, and other financial professionals who want to be better at what they do. We're proud to partner with a quality organization like the MetLife Premier Client Group to offer this important training."

Those seeking more information can contact Tim Babiasz at: [email protected].

About The American College

The American College is the nation's largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services.  Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 87 years. The American College's faculty represents some of the financial services industry's foremost thought leaders.  For more information on The American College, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu.

SOURCE The American College