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If you are impacted by the FAS education standards for existing financial advisers, now is the time to act. Kaplan Professional has released another new intensive study period specifically to help advisers meet the standards at an accelerated pace to ensure they are able to return to providing advice as soon as possible (provided they have ceased on the FAR on or before 31 December 2025). However, the first quarter Study Period (Q1SP 2026) is open to all individuals currently undertaking a postgraduate financial planning qualification.
Register your request to enrol into one of the eight (8) eligible subjects within an intensive via the ‘request enrolment’ form.
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The intensive six-week study period option is ideal for advisers looking to accelerate progress, manage work-study balance, or complete a subject in a condensed timeframe.
The workload and assessment requirements remain equivalent to a standard 12-week study period. However, they have been condensed in order to increase the pace of study.
While this special offering is primarily designed to help existing advisers meet the FAS education standards, anyone interested in completing one of the eligible subjects is welcome to enrol, provided they meet the standard enrolment requirements.
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You can enrol in an intensive study period to complete one of the eight (8) core Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning subjects either:
Individuals may elect to take:
Note: Any other combination will require formal approval.
Contact our Course Advice team to discuss your individual circumstances – they can assist you with planning and answer any questions you may have.
Register your request to enrol into one of the eight (8) eligible subjects within an intensive study period via the ‘request enrolment’ form.
One of our knowledgeable Course Advisers will be in touch within two (2) business days to discuss your options and assist with enrolment.
It’s recommended you set aside an average of 20 hours per week to complete the learning and assessment requirements in an intensive subject.
Details regarding further intensive study periods to follow.
12 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
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Study period commences 12 January 2026
Enrolments close/census 21 January 2026
Study period ends 20 February 2026
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Intensive study periods are primarily designed for individuals who are still seeking to meet the FAS education standards for existing advisers and return to providing personal advice as soon as possible (provided they have ceased on the FAR on or before 31 December 2025). All individuals enrolled in Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Financial Planning are eligible. Individuals completing stand-alone subjects in order to meet the education standards or for any reason are also eligible.
You may only enrol in one intensive subject at a time to ensure a managable workload. However, should you wish to take additional intensive subjects, approval must be sought when you enrol.
Yes, you may enrol in both. However, any further enrolments will require approval.
Yes. You can enrol to complete one of the eligible subjects within an intensive study period even if you are not completing a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning, Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning or a Master of Financial Planning.
One of our Course Advisers will be in touch within two (2) business days to discuss your options and assist with enrolment if you would like to proceed.
The total recommended study load when taking a subject within an intensive study period remains at 120 hours per subject (like in a standard study period). However, because a subject taken within an intensive study period is delivered over six (6) weeks instead of 12, there are more hours per week required. It is recommended you put aside a minimum of 20 hours per week on average.
You will continue to receive timely and constructive feedback. All written assessments such as tasks, assignments and case studies will be marked and returned with feedback within 10 calendar days or less.
In addition to your dedicated subject forum tutor, you will be provided with a weekly structured study plan, access to individual study support sessions, and timely feedback on assessments. Everything is designed to keep you focused and on track.
Each week, there are 10-minute one-on-one Zoom sessions are available with your Tutor. These sessions are designed to provide focused, individual clarification on concepts and assessments. To make the most of your time, you’ll need to let your Tutor know what you’d like to discuss when booking.
Because of the shorter time frame, staying on schedule is imperative. We recommend attending the drop-in sessions every week and sticking to the weekly study plan. If you are struggling to keep up, please reach out early for support using your discussion forum, the weekly tutor sessions, or calling our Student Experience team on 1300 135 798 (choose option 1).
When you apply to study with Kaplan Professional, you pay for the subjects you’ve enrolled in for each study period.
The tuition fee listed below applies to all postgraduate subjects:
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