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Checked against Walbrook's April 2026 qualification specification · 8 August 2026

How long does CeMAP take?

Walbrook's current qualification specification gives CeMAP a Total Qualification Time of 250 hours. That is the awarding body's planning estimate for a learner starting with no prior knowledge — not a compulsory study target or a promise about how many weeks you will need.

The official study-time figure

ElementPublished time
Guided Learning6 hours
Other learning, revision and assessment time244 hours
Total Qualification Time250 hours

Walbrook describes TQT as a prediction of the total time a student with no prior knowledge might need. It includes unsupervised learning, e-learning, exam preparation and formal assessment as well as guided learning.

Five units, 50 hours each

The qualification has five mandatory units. The current specification assigns each unit 5 credits and 50 hours of unit study time:

How to turn 250 hours into your own timeline

Your calendar time depends on how much of the material is already familiar, how many hours you can study consistently and whether you want to sit units close together or spread them out. Rather than copying a generic “X weeks” claim, divide the remaining study work across the weeks you realistically have available and adjust it using your quiz and mock results.

Walbrook suggests FRE1 → MRT1 → FRE2 → MRT2 → ASEW/ASSC as a learning pathway, but explicitly says learners can study flexibly in the order they choose. The synoptic ASEW/ASSC unit is suggested last because it draws mainly on MORT knowledge while also incorporating FSRE fundamentals and additional protection/adviser-skills content.

Ways to use your study time efficiently

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete CeMAP?

Walbrook's current specification gives the qualification a Total Qualification Time of 250 hours for a learner with no prior knowledge. Your actual calendar duration can be shorter or longer depending on prior knowledge and weekly study time.

Is each unit allocated the same study time?

Yes. The current specification assigns 50 hours of unit study time to each of the five mandatory units.

Can I take the units in any order?

Yes. Walbrook publishes a suggested learning path but says learners can study flexibly in the order they choose.