Course Overview
The nationally recognised FNS51822 Diploma of Financial Services qualification will build your knowledge and practical application of business activities in the financial services industry. It will provide you with a broad-ranging skillset that can be applied to many career paths.
People working in financial services offer solutions to complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They interpret financial statements and predict future market changes to recommend investments and manage funds. Financial managers use their initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide advice to others. They are responsible for an organisation’s cash flow, overseeing financial reports and working with investment strategies.
This online course will teach practical skills and techniques to manage personal and professional development and build emotional intelligence. You will learn about professional practices in industry, develop in-depth knowledge of financial products and services and analyse financial markets, so you can recommend products and services to meet client needs and expectations.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Finance Manager
- Financial Services Administrator
- Finance Customer Service Officer
- Finance Sector Team Leader
- Financial Markets
- Administration Officer
What You'll Learn
- Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry
- Apply risk management strategies to own work
- Develop and use emotional intelligence
- Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
- Assist customers to budget and manage own finances
- Manage personal and professional development
Recognition

Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months
Course Features
- Customised study schedule to suit work and life commitments
- Simulated business scenarios to get you practising on the skills
- Easy-to-use online campus portal with around-the-clock access to industry-leading education
- Dedicated support from an experienced mentor and well-being advisor
- Mobile study from anywhere with an internet connection
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning). If you think you have sufficient evidence to show that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to prove competency in one or more units of competency, please contact us
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About MCI Institute
Open up the possibilities of your career! Earn nationally recognised qualifications valued by companies across Australia, gain practical skills based on what employers value and need in the workplace and access recognised credit towards a university degree.
MCI is an award-winning, education provider, proudly taking home 33 awards in the last 18 years, including placing on the 2020 AFR Most Innovative Companies List. They make education within your reach through supported online delivery so you can study anywhere, anytime, to achieve your career goals. Our experienced team provides you with the support for the duration of your study and will be there to celebrate when you reach graduation.
Management Consultancy International Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 91088)