Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning

Professional Knowledge

Draw from your comprehensive knowledge of financial systems and relevant regulations to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Communication

Communicate proficiently with clients, gather and interpret appropriate data and use advanced tools and practices to produce a financial plan.

Critical Thinking

Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of financial planning and business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking.

You’ve got industry experience; here is your solution to the education requirements now required of financial planners by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). The Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning is designed to meet the FASEA bridging course requirements for existing financial advisers – approval is pending.

You’ll refresh your knowledge while drawing on your own experience in investment, insurance, taxation, superannuation and estate planning. Course work will take you through the foundation skills of financial planning – analytical and creative planning and decision making.

By and earning your qualification online you upskill without having to put your life on hold. You can continue to work and study at the same time.

While you are studying you can become a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) for free to get access to a network of financial planning professionals and resources.

The Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning is designed to meet the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) bridging course requirements for existing financial advisers – approval is pending.

Recommended study pattern

Elements of Financial Planning and Regulation (FIN60010)

Behavioural Finance and Investment (FIN60011)

Corporations and Contract Law (LAW60003)

Ethics and Client Management (FIN60012)

Taxation Principles and Planning (ACC80012)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

• 4 core units

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Indicative total fee $11,200

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline

OR

A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience

A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.