Higher Certificate in Financial Products at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This qualification is designed for financial services professionals needing a qualification for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes in specific insurance subcategories, administrative staff aiming to transition to representative roles, and representatives advising on basic risk and savings products. This industry-oriented qualification aims to equip representatives, as defined by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act), with the introductory knowledge and practical techniques needed for advising clients on basic risk products. (NQF 5, SAQA ID 97754, 120 credits.)

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Intake: 22 February 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Regulatory Environment, Risk Products, Personal Selling Skills, Insurance – Environment and Concepts, Investment and Savings Products, Personal and Commercial Lines for Call Centers.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with at least a pass in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Next start dates: Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Management 2 February 2027; Higher Certificate in Financial Products 22 February 2027; Financial Planning and Short-Term Insurance certificates 23 February to 2 March 2027; Banking Services certificates 20 October 2026.

Admission closing dates are set per programme in the programme timetable and on each programme page. Late applications are only considered for the following semester. Application reviews are completed within five days for career-aligned programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.milpark.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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