Kaplan Professional has announced new study opportunities for January 2026 to support financial advisers (who do not meet the 10-year experience exemption) who still have some study to complete to meet the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) education standard. While the number of advisers still required to complete education has continued to decline, Kaplan Professional confirmed there remains a meaningful cohort who will not complete their studies by the end of 2025. These advisers will be required to cease on the Financial Adviser Register (FAR) on or before 31 December 2025 but will be eligible to return once they have finished their required study. Because there are no remaining opportunities in 2025 for advisers to study before the deadline, Kaplan Professional will introduce another six-week intensive study period (Q1SP Intensive, 2026) beginning 12 January 2026. This intake is designed specifically for advisers who intend to return to practice as soon as their studies are complete. Advisers will also have access to Study Period 1 (traditional 12-week intake), which commences 12 January 2026. Kaplan Professional CEO Brian Knight said the education provider is committed to supporting advisers through the final phase of the transition. “We have seen strong progress as advisers work towards the FAS education deadline, but there remains a smaller – yet still significant – group who will not finish their study in 2025. “It is our understanding many of these advisers plan to cease on the FAR at year-end and return as soon as their remaining study is complete. “Our responsibility as an educator is to make sure that pathway remains clear, achievable and well supported,” he said. Mr Knight said the additional intensive reflects Kaplan Professional’s commitment to flexibility and industry continuity. “This is now the fourth six-week intensive we have released (on top of our traditional six study periods) … while we have had to move a fair bit around operationally over the past 12 months to make these work, we understand both the personal and professional pressure advisers are under as the deadline approaches. “By offering both a standard 12-week intake and a focused, six-week intensive option in January 2026, we are giving advisers every opportunity to complete their study and return to providing advice as quickly as possible,” he said. Knight added that Kaplan Professional remains focused on helping the industry retain experienced advisers. “The goal is to ensure the profession does not lose advisers simply because they need a little more time,” Mr Knight said. “We want advisers to know that even if they must cease on the FAR at the end of 2025, there is a structured way back … and we will be with them every step of the way,” he said. Enrolments are open for both the Q1SP Intensive 2026 (commences 12 January 2026) and Study Period 1 (commences 12 January 2026). Existing advisers who will not complete the education requirements by 31 December 2025 must cease on the FAR on or before the deadline and return once their studies are complete. Those who fail to do so will only be able to re-enter as a new entrant.