FASEA course approvals
FASEA has confirmed its approval of a first round of graduate diplomas and bridging courses from select higher education providers as part of its education standard for financial advisers.
The approval was recognition of the alignment of the listed programs and courses with FASEA’s required curriculum and standards.
The graduate diplomas and bridging courses are requirements for existing advisers to meet the education standard across existing adviser pathways as defined in FPS001 Education Pathways Policy.
FASEA had approved the following current and historical graduate diplomas, and bridging Courses from:
Stephen Glenfield, FASEA Chief Executive Officer, said: “The release of the approved list of Bridging Courses and Graduate Diplomas gives advisers a clear pathway to meet the education standard by 1 January 2024.”
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