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.
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
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26th October, 2026
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.