Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Our Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (GDipFinPlanning) is one of the most sought after postgraduate qualifications for financial planners and advisers. The course has been designed and delivered by some of today’s most respected practising professionals , so you’ll learn the sophisticated real-world knowledge and skills needed to provide quality advice.

Completion of this course will give you an education that exceeds employer and client expectations and a qualification that puts you ahead of the pack when making your next career move. You will also gain exemptions for the subjects CFP2, CFP3 and CFP4 in the FPA's CFP Certification Program, and ASIC RG 146 compliance in the following areas:

  • Generic knowledge
  • Specialist knowledge and skills in: Financial planning, General insurance, Life insurance, Insurance broking, Superannuation, Managed investments, Securities

Need advice about whether this course is right for you? Submit an enquiry.

Important note for current students: if you are currently enrolled and wish to transfer into the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, please click here to find out more about your options.

Course Details

Key Information

 
Number of Subjects to Complete core subjects and 4 financial planning subjects
Mode of Study • Blended mode incorporating paper based and online learning with face-to-face sessions for selected subjects in some capital cities
• Part-time or full-time
Intakes Trimester 1: January/February – April
April Study Session: April – May
Trimester 2: May – August
August Study Session: July – September
Trimester 3: September – December
Duration Maximum 4 years (12 trimesters). It is possible to complete this course in 1.5 years (4 trimesters).
Fees

$1,450 per subject.*^

*Finsia members are entitled to 10% off the price of their first subject enrolment.

^All new students will be required to pay an initial registration fee of $250.

This course is approved for AUSTUDY, ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance in Australia. It is also approved for Centrelink student-related payments.

To be eligible for Centrelink payments you must study full-time and make satisfactory progress towards completion of the course. For more details, please contact Centrelink.

Exemptions and Recognition • Exemptions for prior study
• Automatic exemptions for certain professional designations
• Assessment only
Majors Available No majors are available for this course
Pathways You can upgrade to the Master of Applied Finance
Upcoming Enrolment Periods

Trimester 3, 2010
• Enrolments open Monday 28 June
• Enrolments close Friday 15 October

More Information

• Submit an enquiry
• Speak to a Student Adviser on 1300 135 798
• Attend a free Course Information Session
• Read the Postgraduate Courses brochure

   
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Benefits of Studying with Kaplan Professional

Practical Focus

Our Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning has been created by senior industry professionals from leading financial institutions, so the course covers the critical knowledge and skills you need to excel in your career.

These experts write, present and assess the subjects, so you’ll learn how key concepts and techniques are actually applied to real-life scenarios, which means that you’ll be able to apply everything you’ll learn to your workplace straightaway. Plus, you will form important relationships with influential finance professionals.

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Flexibility

The course is supported by comprehensive online learning resources, so you can study when and where you choose, whether you live in Australia or on the other side of the world. And with 3 intakes per year, you can take a break from your studies without falling too far behind.

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Industry Support

This Graduate Diploma is highly respected throughout the industry — not only because many employers and professionals have been involved in the creation and delivery of the course, but also because many more have completed the course themselves and know how well-equipped graduates are to perform at the highest level.

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Global Reach

Kaplan Professional is part of Kaplan, Inc., the world’s largest diversified education company and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO).

As a Kaplan Professional graduate, you will be part of our global connection incorporating over 1 million students in Australia, Asia, US, UK and Europe. Internationally, Kaplan has close relationships with industry bodies and delivers education courses to support professional certification in the investment (CFA®, CIIA), financial planning (CFP) and accounting (ACCA, ICAEW) sectors. So no matter where your career takes you, you’ll benefit from Kaplan’s international reputation and global reach.

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