AFA Professional Pathways Download a brochure The AFA has proudly partnered with Kaplan Professional as their principal education partner. The alignment with Kaplan Professional builds on the significant reach and capability the AFA has in delivering education solutions that are built around the needs of the modern financial adviser and most importantly their clients. Kaplan Professional is the first education provider in the industry to introduce pathways from the entry level Diploma of Financial Planning through to the Master of Financial Planning (MFP). Kaplan Professional provides clear pathways to attain both the Master of Financial Planning and a professional designation. The Kaplan Professional Master of Financial Planning has been designed to build upon foundation knowledge learned through the Diploma of Financial Planning and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning, and the work experience gained as a financial adviser. Campus AFA offers three professional designation pathways: Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP)Chartered Life Practitioner (ChLP)Associate Chartered Financial Practitioner (AChFP)Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP)Currently not accepting new enrolments The Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) is the AFA’s professional designation and is designed for both salaried and self-employed advisers who are seeking to enhance their professional reputation and business performance. The Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) designation provides a comprehensive and innovative learning framework for helping you achieve your career aspirations. The designation balances post-graduate academic rigour with high-value applied practice development. Practical knowledge areas and business projects of the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner will challenge and redefine how you think about higher education for financial advisers. A successful adviser combines technical expertise, excellent communication skills and business acumen. Master of Financial Planning Pathways Designed and developed in partnership with industry professionals, Kaplan Professional’s Master of Financial Planning is a purpose-built, completely financial planning-oriented qualification specifically designed for the adviser of the future. As the AFA’s principal education partner, Kaplan Professional has developed clear pathways for individuals to attain both the Master of Financial Planning and the FChFP designation by building on knowledge gained through previous education and skills attained while working within the financial planning industry. Kaplan Professional is currently reviewing the pathways to attain a degree and a designation as a result of the recent FASEA announcement. Find out more > Chartered Life Practitioner (ChLP)Currently not accepting new enrolments The Chartered Life Practitioner (ChLP) designation is designed for risk advisers who seek to gain formal recognition as a specialist and to demonstrate their commitment to professional development and the financial advice profession. Find out more > Associate Chartered Financial Practitioner (AChFP)Currently not accepting new enrolments The Associate Chartered Financial Practitioner (AChFP) designation is ideal for candidates who are seeking to upskill and take the first step along their professional pathway. The Associate Chartered Financial Practitioner (AChFP) is suitable for Practice Managers and new entrants to industry. The course constitutes a single unit of study that is common to the Masters-level Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) and Chartered Life Practitioner (ChLP) designations. Find out more > 1300 135 798 Enrol now
The AFA has proudly partnered with Kaplan Professional as their principal education partner. The alignment with Kaplan Professional builds on the significant reach and capability the AFA has in delivering education solutions that are built around the needs of the modern financial adviser and most importantly their clients. Kaplan Professional is the first education provider in the industry to introduce pathways from the entry level Diploma of Financial Planning through to the Master of Financial Planning (MFP). Kaplan Professional provides clear pathways to attain both the Master of Financial Planning and a professional designation. The Kaplan Professional Master of Financial Planning has been designed to build upon foundation knowledge learned through the Diploma of Financial Planning and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning, and the work experience gained as a financial adviser. Campus AFA offers three professional designation pathways:
