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IAA Level 1 Training Course

Prepare for the IAA Level 1 competence assessment

 

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) regulates immigration advisers to ensure they are fit and competent, providing good practice and protecting clients from poor advice and exploitation.

Law Training Centre’s IAA Level 1 Training Course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the UK immigration system and the role of an immigration adviser. It covers key areas of immigration law, including entry clearance, leave to remain, asylum and human rights applications, as well as the IAA Code of Standards and the ethical responsibilities involved in providing immigration advice. The new Level 1 syllabus launched September 2026 places greater emphasis on practical competence, assessing whether advisers can apply their knowledge effectively to immigration casework in practice, rather than focusing primarily on knowledge of the relevant law and procedures.

Our unique course structure offers a focused eight‑week online preparation programme with on‑demand lectures, practice questions, revision resources and mock assessments to prepare you for your IAA Level 1 assessment — and with enrolment available at any time, you can start whenever it suits you.

Course launch date: 30th November 2026

Enrol by 31 October 2026 to save 10% with our October offer.

My aim is to ensure that you love this subject, so I teach it in the most enjoyable way to make sure you have a very solid foundation of knowledge before taking the exam.

Svitlana Shlapak, Lead Tutor for IAA Level 1

Key information

  • Regulator: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
  • Level: Level 1, advice and assistance
  • Study mode: fully online, with on demand learning and no fixed timetable
  • Course access period: eight weeks
  • Assessment: online and administered by the IAA. Must be booked with IAA directly, and is subject to separate IAA fees.

Why prepare with Law Training Centre?

Law Training Centre offers preparation built around flexible learning, practical assessment experience, and expert guidance – giving you the structure, tools, and support you need to succeed.

  • On‑demand content: learn at your own pace with flexible, bite‑sized topics. With on demand content you can revisit key concepts as often as you like.
  • Practice questions: test your understanding as you progress. Each topic includes built‑in self‑reflection and knowledge‑retrieval activities to strengthen long‑term learning.
  • Mock assessment feedback: prepare with confidence using timed practice assessments that mirror the real IAA format. You will receive personalised tutor feedback to help you improve strategically.
  • Lexis+ UK access and certification: use industry‑standard legal research tools throughout your course and earn a Lexis+ UK certification – a recognised credential you can proudly add to your CV.
  • Academic support: stay supported from start to finish. Our academic team is available throughout the course to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you keep momentum.

Is this course right for me?

The IAA Level 1 Training Course is for people who want to provide regulated immigration advice at Level 1 and prepare for the IAA competence assessment. You do not need a degree, and you do not need to be a solicitor or complete the SQE.

It may suit you if:

  • You already work in immigration advice: you may already work in a supervised role at a regulated firm, charity or advice organisation and want to work towards Level 1 authorisation.
  • You give advice in another field: you may have experience in welfare, debt, housing, legal or employment advice and want to move into immigration work.
  • You are starting out: you want to build a career helping people through the UK immigration system and are working towards the experience and training the IAA normally expects.
  • You run a firm, charity or advice organisation:you want to prepare members of your team for Level 1 authorisation and the IAA competence assessment.

Each level has its own IAA competence assessment and experience requirements. Level 1 is where a regulated immigration career starts, and it is the foundation the higher levels build on. Many of our immigration learners go on to further study with us.

 

Where Level 1 can take you

Level 2: casework

Level 3: advocacy and representation

When can you start?

The course launches on 30 November 2026, and enrolment is open now.

We recommend planning your course around your intended IAA assessment date, so your learning is fresh when you are ready to sit the assessment. Once you have enrolled and completed payment, we will confirm your place by email. Your login details will be sent to you before your course access begins.

*You must book your assessment  directly with the IAA.  This is external to our course with additional fees to be paid and is subject to successful registration with the IAA.  Enrolment on our course does not secure or guarantee you a place on the exam sitting.

What will you learn?

The learning content for our IAA Level 1 Training Course has been specifically designed to meet the IAA Level 1 syllabus with the course divided into topics allowing for ease of reference and tracking of progress. The content is updated in line with any developments or changes that the IAA makes to the assessment specification.

Essential immigration knowledge Applications under the Immigration rules Structure and operation of the immigration rules Applications outside the immigration rules Application forms, fees and documentation Immigration personnel and terminology Immigration decisions and case progression Asylum and protection Nationality Appeals and reviews Ethics and professional conduct Essential skills and abilities

How will you study?

A variety of learning resources are provided to suit different learning styles and are designed in a way to provide knowledge and understanding of each topic, together with revision and application, guiding you step by step through your study of the IAA Level 1 syllabus.

Extensive bank of study resources

Flexible, online learning

On-demand mock assessments

Induction

On-demand learning content

Self-reflection and knowledge retrieval

Revision and exam practice

Course completion certificate

Additional course features

Lexis+ UK Subscription and Certification

Study tools

Accessibility

What support is available?

Tutor support: one-to-one contact with subject matter expert tutors by email to raise any query on the learning content, with a response time of up to 48 hours within the working week.

Academic coach: help with planning your study, staying on track for assessment day.

Q&A forums: ask questions about the course and academic content, and liaise with others on the course. All overseen by tutors to provide additional insight.

Student Services Team: on hand with course guidance, administrative and pastoral support.

How will you be assessed?

The assessment is managed by the IAA, must be booked directly through the IAA, with fees applied which are separate to our IAA Level 1 course fee.

The IAA Level 1 assessment has 2 sections

  • Section 1 consists of 20 multiple choice questions
  • Section 2 consists of scenario-based questions requiring written answers.

To pass the assessment both sections must be passed.  The pass mark for the Level 1 IAA assessment is 60% and candidates have one attempt per application in which to pass their assessment.

To provide immigration advice and/or immigration services to the public, you must be regulated by the IAA. After successfully completing the IAA’s competence assessment, you may submit an application for registration, either as part of an organisation’s application, if you intend to join an organisation regulated by the IAA, or as part of an application to establish your own immigration advice organisation. You can only begin practising as an immigration adviser once your application has been assessed and you have received confirmation from the IAA that the relevant approval has been granted.

 Over 4,500 learners choose Law Training Centre to qualify flexibly…

Frank

Frank is qualifying with IAA with the hope of making a difference to the lives of others through law.

Amina

Amina decided to pursue a career in law following her own challenges with immigration and grief.

Course fees and enrolment

  • Standard Full Course Fees: £700
  • Course Fees with Alumni Discount: £600
  • Course Fees with Firm Loyalty Discount: £600
  • Open To All Scholarship: £650

Scholarships: Law Training Centre’s Open To All Scholarship is available on this course.

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Our academic team are legal professionals and academic specialists that understand the requirements of the legal sector.

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