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Media Releases 23 Aug 2023

Client demand drives Kaplan Professional’s new and updated insurance courses 23 Aug 2023

With significant demand from existing and new corporate clients for practical and relevant programs across a variety of roles...

With significant demand from existing and new corporate clients for practical and relevant programs across a variety of roles in insurance, leading financial services education provider Kaplan Professional has released an exciting range of new and updated vocational education courses.

The 100% online courses align to the new training packages from the national regulator and are designed to support new entrants to the sector and existing industry professionals who want to consolidate their knowledge and skills with nationally-recognised study.

Extensive consultation with the industry and corporate clients throughout course development has enabled Kaplan Professional to focus on what was needed from an educational perspective as the sector continues to evolve and new trends emerge. Key areas of focus include regulatory and compliance transformation, changing customer expectations and digital innovations.

New vocational education courses – 100% online

  • FNSSS00018 Life Insurance Fundamentals Skill Set
  • FNS41521 Certificate IV in Life Insurance – Claims stream
  • FNS41521 Certificate IV in Life Insurance – Underwriting stream (coming soon)
  • FNS41422 Certificate IV in General Insurance

Updated and refreshed vocational education courses – 100% online

  • Tier 2 Compliance Solution – RG146 Accreditation Program: General Advice General Insurance and Personal Advice General Insurance
  • Tier 1 Compliance Solution – Insurance Broking

To learn more about the new vocational education insurance courses, please click here to read a detailed fact sheet.

Kaplan Professional CEO Brian Knight said the new and updated courses will transform what is currently available in the market.

“We have designed the courses so that individuals learn in an engaging and innovative online environment, which contain a vast range of digital modules, resources and videos with practical learning outcomes that are immediately
applicable in the workplace.

“The progressive assessments feature roleplays underpinned by comprehensive case studies that encompass client and organisational profiles to enable individuals to further develop their interpersonal skills and put their learning into practice.

“The learning experience is also supported by live online tutor sessions, where individuals can engage with their subject matter expert and tutor in real-time,” he said.

All courses are 100% online and can be commenced at any time, allowing individuals the flexibility to complete at their own pace to suit their personal and professional commitments.

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