Kaplan Diploma of Financial Planning
Most popular bridging pathway for career-changers into Australian financial planning. Treasury-recognised.
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2005 (current pathway)
HQ
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Target Audience
Career-entry candidates and existing advisers needing FAS-compliant diploma-level qualification quickly.
Key Features
- 8 subjects covering financial planning fundamentals, super, investment, risk, tax, estate, financial planning practice
- Treasury FAS-recognized bridging qualification for graduates with non-FP degrees
- Online flexible delivery; ~12-18 months typical completion
- Counts toward CFP credit (~3 subjects)
How to Get This Certification
Prerequisites
Approved bachelor's degree (or equivalent) — typically used as bridging program for non-FP-degree holders.
Why Get Certified — ROI
Salary Impact
Bridging credential; salary outcomes mirror FAS path (year-1 adviser AUD 75,000-100,000).
Career Benefits
- What makes this stand out
- Most popular bridging pathway for career-changers into Australian financial planning. Treasury-recognised.
- Industry recognition
- Kaplan Professional accredited; Treasury FAS-recognised bridging.
Who Should Get This Certification
Ideal for:
- Career-entry candidates and existing advisers needing FAS-compliant diploma-level qualification quickly.
Consider alternatives if:
- Treasury-eligible but does not by itself satisfy full FAS Bachelor requirement for new entrants without prior degree
- Kaplan Professional is for-profit; cost is higher than university FEE-HELP equivalents
Pricing
Pricing varies.
Weaknesses
- Treasury-eligible but does not by itself satisfy full FAS Bachelor requirement for new entrants without prior degree
- Kaplan Professional is for-profit; cost is higher than university FEE-HELP equivalents
Markets Served
Australia
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