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 $2,995
More Information
If you are a member of FAAA, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on some or all of your units.
Intake
October, 2025
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, 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

To be considered for admission to this course, students 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

Indicative total fee in 2025: $11,980 domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative fees are calculated based on $2,995 per unit. This depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for Advanced Standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.

If you are a member of FAAA, you may be eligible for a 15 per cent discount on some or all of your units.

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

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.