Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)

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Qualify for a Career in Finance or Mortgage Broking

Australians are increasingly using brokers to select and arrange finance, resulting in a rapid growth of the broker industry.

To get into the industry, and to provide sound financial advice, you need a qualification that validates your knowledge of finance and mortgage broking - exactly what this course delivers.

Study at your own pace towards this nationally recognised certificate from Kaplan Professional, the leader in financial services education.

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Certificate IV	Enrolment dates	Enrol anytime - start now!
Study time	Self-paced. Maximum time for course completion: 3 years	Pre-requisites	None
Delivery method	Distance education + optional workshops	Course materials	All course materials are provided
Delivered by	Kaplan Professional	Assessment	Assignments + exams

Gain an Understanding of the Industry

The Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) will provide you with an understanding of the critical aspects of the finance and mortgage broking industry.

Written by industry specialists, this course is ideal for:

Industry Accreditation

This course is recognised by:

Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Institute of Mortgage Brokers

New starters in the finance and mortgage broking sector seeking a recognised industry qualification
Those seeking to achieve Accredited Mortgage Consultant status
Those seeking to practise finance / mortgage broking in Western Australia (WA) and need to meet WA licensing requirements*
Experienced practitioners seeking to formalise their knowledge and skills

This finance / mortgage broking course is accredited as a vocational education qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and is endorsed by the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia), the leading professional body in the financial services industry.

* Note: In WA, to be a finance broker, you need a finance broker's licence. Completion of the Finance Broking subject in this course meets the WA licensing requirements.

Course Subjects

To attain this qualification, you need to complete one of the following subjects:

Mortgage Broking

Operations of Financial Markets
The Regulatory Framework
The Australian Economic Environment
Understanding Loan Products
Processing Loan Applications
Effective Business Management for Finance Professionals

Finance Broking (meets WA licensing requirements)

Operations of Financial Markets
The Regulatory Framework
The Australian Economic Environment
Understanding Loan Products
Processing Loan Applications
Effective Business Management for Finance Professionals
Western Australia Licensing Requirements

You will also need to complete a Certificate IV Workplace Skills Assessment in order to receive your qualification. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about this skills assessment.

What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this finance / mortgage broking course, you'll:

Understand the critical functions of a finance or mortgage broker
Understand the regulatory framework surrounding the industry
Understand various loan products

In addition, realistic case studies provide you with exposure to typical workplace scenarios, so you graduate job ready.

Articulation

Upon completion of this finance / mortgage broking course, you can articulate into the Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management). To attain the Diploma, you only need to complete:

The Commercial Finance program
A Business Planning Workplace Skills assessment

Flexible Course Delivery

Kaplan Professional courses are designed to be flexible, so you can achieve your ideal work / study / life balance.

Self-study Details
Enrol in and start the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) anytime. All materials and resources are included. Assignments are to be submitted no later than four months from subject commencement while first exams are to be completed within six months of subject commencement.

Optional Intensive Workshops
Complement your self-study with Kaplan Professional's intensive workshops - ideal if you prefer a more structured learning environment. Each subject has three days of workshops, which run continuously throughout the year.

What's Included

Whichever study method you choose, you receive:

All course materials
Online access to Kaplan's Financial Planning Guide - an electronic reference manual
Extra resource materials
'Quick Reference Guide' of facts and figures
Practice exams
Telephone and email support

Benefits of Workshops

Led by industry leaders - benefit from their expertise and insight
Receive valuable assignment preparation guidance
Receive advice on exam techniques
Network with other students

About Kaplan Professional

Globally renowned for high-quality courses, Kaplan Professional has become the leader in financial services education in Australia by bringing together Tribeca Learning and Finsia Education - organisations that are recognised and respected for excellence in education.

Planned and delivered by leading industry practitioners, Kaplan Professional courses are nationally recognised, career-relevant and practical, and endorsed by Finsia.

Find out more about Kaplan Professional.

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