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Since 1938, starting as a tutorial school in the basement of Stanley Kaplan’s family home in Brooklyn, Kaplan has championed innovation. By continually responding to student needs and readily adapting to fill gaps in the market, Kaplan changed what was thought possible in education.
This unflagging focus on the individual helped Kaplan grow and grow, and today we are opening doors to educational opportunities around the world, inspiring people from all walks of life to strive for their personal best. We exist to enable students to achieve their educational and career goals through industry-relevant learning that is respected by employers worldwide.
At Kaplan we build futures one success story at a time.
Kaplan Professional’s FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management is for those wanting a career in the finance and mortgage broking industry. This course will provide an understanding of some of the critical aspects in the finance and mortgage broking industry, while meeting the licensing requirements for mortgage brokers outlined in ASIC’s Regulatory Guide 206 (RG 206).
Learn moreKaplan Professional’s FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking is for those wanting a career in the finance and mortgage broking industry. This online course is developed for new entrants to the mortgage broking industry and those currently providing mortgage broking services and looking to gain a formal qualification while meeting the education requirements outlined in ASIC’s RG 206.
Learn moreThe FNS41422 Certificate IV in General Insurance is for people who already work or want to work in the general insurance industry.
This course has been developed for customer service, claims, administrative and underwriting roles. Individuals will learn about the foundations of risk and compliance. Based on these foundations, individuals will learn about products, providing general insurance product and service information to clients, underwriting, claims, change and working well with clients.
Learn moreUnder the 2020 NSW real estate and property industry reforms, individuals wishing to apply to Fair Trading NSW for a certificate of registration as an Assistant Real Estate Agent or a Class 2 Real Estate Licence are required to complete all, or part, of the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
Individuals can select one of the following options, depending on what stage they are at in their real estate career.
Learn moreKaplan Professional’s FNS40122 Certificate IV in Credit Management is ideal for new entrants working for Australian credit licensees (ACLs), such as banks and credit unions in roles including responsible managers and credit representatives.
Learn moreThe online FNS60920 Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning develops the essential knowledge and skills required for individuals who are seeking a career as a paraplanner. This course provides a comprehensive range of financial planning services across a range of product environments, involving complex issues requiring innovative strategies.
Learn moreThis course focuses firstly on the essential skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the life insurance context in line with professional and ethical practices. This includes legislation and regulations, ethics, sustainability, and life insurance products and services. It then moves onto skills and knowledge specifically for claims roles, including working professionally and effectively with clients, managing claims information and evaluating life insurance claims, managing claims portfolios, and dealing effectively with client complaints.
Learn moreThis leading online Master of Applied Finance (MAF) is designed for ambitious and savvy individuals who are looking for advanced academic rigour, but thrive on practical and relevant learning immediately applicable in the workplace, and directly relevant to future career roles.
It provides you with the specialist technical knowledge and critical skills necessary to operate effectively in ever-changing local and global markets. You’ll also add quantitative analysis to your skill set, giving you a competitive edge when applying for senior management positions.
Learn moreThe online Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning is a four-subject higher education qualification set at AQF level 8. It’s designed and developed in conjunction with leading financial advisers and industry experts to ensure what you learn is practical, relevant and immediately transferable to your professional practice.
Learn moreOur online, FAS-approved Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is an eight-subject higher education qualification set at AQF level 8, which comprises the first eight subjects of Kaplan Professional’s Master of Financial Planning.
The qualification is designed and developed in conjunction with leading advisers and industry experts to ensure what you learn is practical, relevant and immediately transferable to your professional practice. You’ll build on the skills you’ve already developed and broaden your technical knowledge in investment, taxation, estate and succession planning, and client engagement skills.
Learn moreOur online, FAS-approved Master of Financial Planning is a purpose-built higher education qualification set at AQF level 9. It’s designed and developed in consultation with industry experts, and combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused learning outcomes. Due to the specialised nature of the qualification, it offers contemporary teachings in financial advice strategy and theory at the highest level.
Learn moreKaplan Professional’s Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance provides you with essential foundation knowledge and skills to launch your career in finance.
You’ll gain practical knowledge and expertise you can immediately apply to your career, plus an understanding of the ethical standards relevant to the finance sector.
Learn moreThe FNS51220 Diploma of Insurance Broking is for those who want to get ahead as an insurance broker in the general insurance industry.
Learn moreKaplan Professional’s Master of Financial Services (and nested courses) are the only higher education qualifications in Australia dedicated solely to the financial services industry.
This 12-subject qualification is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to progress a career in this sector, by enhancing their capability as a changemaker, innovative thinker and leader. It builds on learning from the Graduate Diploma of Financial Services by providing an opportunity for you to develop deep expertise in a specific contemporary subject area relevant to you and your career.
Corporate cohorts and individuals can use this opportunity to focus on an issue of relevance to their organisational priorities.
Learn moreCorporate finance isn’t just for bankers and accountants any more. With global opportunities and skills shortages, knowledge of how and why the finance industry works is more important than ever before in developing your career. This online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance is designed to help you gain this essential knowledge.
Individuals who undertake this qualification will gain advanced technical and specialist skills to commence or progress their career in the corporate finance industry.
Learn moreThis four-subject qualification is designed to begin expanding your knowledge and skills beyond your technical foundations, focusing on the complexities and breadth of the contemporary financial services sector, in order to encourage you to start driving change and innovation in your role. It provides a uniquely flexible learning experience, allowing you to structure your learning to suit your individual needs and career path, both immediately and into the future. This also means it uniquely suits corporate cohorts and individuals, because it can be tailored to address specific business priorities.
Provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Financial Services and Master of Financial Services.
Learn moreSet the direction of your finance career with the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance. You can choose to specialise in a particular area of professional practice, or follow a generalist pathway and study the subjects that interest you.
Learn moreThe Graduate Diploma of Financial Services (and nested courses) are the first higher education qualifications in Australia dedicated solely to the financial services industry. This 8-subject qualification is designed to give you the opportunity to begin focusing on a particular area of financial services relevant to you and your career. It provides a uniquely flexible learning experience, enabling you to structure your learning to suit your individual needs and career path, both immediately and into the future.
Learn moreKaplan Professional’s online FNSSS00018 Life Insurance Fundamentals Skill Set subject provides the skill set to satisfy the Professional Standards Framework ‘foundation requirement’.
The subject covers the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the life insurance context in line with professional and ethical practices. It includes legislation and regulations, ethics, sustainability and life insurance products and services.
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