Purpose-built financial planning education to help you embrace the future with confidence

Purpose-built financial planning education to help you embrace the future with confidence

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of education in Australia, providing learning solutions to over 45,000 professionals annually – this includes 1,500 corporate clients, incorporating all the major banks and leading financial services providers in the country.

For over 20 years, Kaplan Professional has developed a respected reputation by educating and supporting the financial planning and wider financial services industry. Our vision is to continue to uplift the industry standard by delivering higher education financial planning qualifications that are purpose-built, practical and relevant.

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide personalised education pathways to financial advisers, and are committed to arming them with the tools to succeed throughout their education journey, particularly those who have extensive professional and personal commitments or who may not have studied for some time.

Higher Education

Master of Financial Planning


Purpose-built degree set at AQF level 9, which is FAS approved. It’s designed and developed in consultation with industry experts, and combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused learning outcomes.

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Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning


An eight-subject higher education qualification set at AQF Level 8 and approved by FAS. This qualification is the first eight subjects of the FAS-approved Master of Financial Planning.

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Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning


KHE four-subject higher education qualification set at AQF level 8 that provides a stepping stone into the FAS-approved Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and FAS-approved Master of Financial Planning.

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Specialist programs

FAS-approved Bridging Courses


Purpose built FAS bridging courses with practical and relevant outcomes that will benefit financial advisers in their professional practice.

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Financial Adviser Exam Preparation Support


We’re delighted to offer a range of exam preparation resources to help you prepare and practice prior to sitting the Financial Adviser Examination. Gain access to an online preparation room as well as a practice exam, designed to simulate the structure, duration and exam conditions of the Financial Adviser Examination.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)


Kaplan Professional is the leading provider in the provision of industry CPD. Our flagship online platform Ontrack provides organisations and individuals with the content, tracking, reporting and consultancy they need to manage and meet their CPD obligations.

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Testimonials

Ben Travers

Ben-Travers

Courses: Self Managed Superannuation Funds, Accredited Listed Product Adviser (ASX ALPA) ProgramMaster of Financial Planning (Distinction)

“I currently recommend Kaplan Professional to my firm and I’m already working on solutions to help our existing advisers upskill to meet their 2024 requirements.”

Ben Travers is a Certified Financial Planner® and Manager, Senior Advisor and Representative with Pitcher Partners. Ben was recently recognised as one of Financial Standard’s Power50 Most Influential Advisers and Money Management’s Financial Planner of the Year. He believes further education is the foundation of confidence for clients seeking a trusted adviser.

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Katrina Robbins

Courses: FNS40811 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, FNS60415 Advanced Diploma of Financial PlanningGraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Master of Financial Planning

“I constantly recommend Kaplan Professional as I believe they’re the leading provider in our industry.”

Katrina Robbins is a successful financial planner with over 33 years’ industry experience. She currently runs her own business and is adamant further education has been paramount to her success. Katrina says she’s benefitted greatly from Kaplan Professional’s ongoing support and flexible study options.

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Have questions? 


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