Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Remain competitive and strengthen your skill set with this graduate certificate focused on financial planning.

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  • Course structure
  • Learning outcomes
  • Fees
  • Entry requirements

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Course overview

Current financial planners or advisers can leverage VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning in order to complete their required continuing professional development. By upskilling with this course, students can also begin the pathway to a FASEA-approved Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,115
More Information
Prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of four units.
Intake
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
FEE-HELP

What you will study

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning Online, students are required to complete these four units:

  • Risk Management and Estate Planning
  • Superannuation and Retirement Wealth Planning
  • Principles of Financial and Investment Planning
  • Taxation Law of Australia (Bridging)

Entry requirements

Applicants must have one of the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

After completing your graduate certificate, you may be equipped for roles including:

  • Financial adviser
  • Financial planner
  • Insurance adviser
  • Superannuation consultant
  • Risk adviser
  • Business development manager
  • Client service officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Cost per unit in 2026: $3,115 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for four units in 2026: $12,460 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.

FAAA members discount

As part of the FAAA Member Rewards program, you can receive a discount of 15% on the Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning. This means your fees will be discounted to $2,380 per unit.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

2026 student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.