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Unit E, Corinthian Office Park
17 Corinthian Drive, Albany 0632
Auckland, New Zealand
Good governance is a key requirement for every financial advice provider (FAP) big or small. It’s also good business. Our Governance for Financial Advice Providers (Small Business) (Level 6) Microcredential is a must for owners and directors of small to mid-size FAPs, as well as those intending to become company directors.
Why you need this course
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) expects FAPs to have an approved and documented policy that ensures FAP directors and senior managers have the right skills and experience for their roles. Oversight and compliance functions need to cover all the required components and have sufficient scope to monitor the business effectively, and ensure licence obligations are met.
This course gives you the skills and knowledge to meet these expectations. But more than just compliance, it will show you how good governance translates to good business.
What you’ll learn
This course will help you foster an effective governance culture, while providing the tools to ensure your FAP meets its regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, and appropriate risk management. More specifically, you will learn:
This programme gives you a choice of two different delivery modes:
Face-to-face classroom
Face-to-face classroom learning is ideal if you are looking to gain self-confidence and business credibility. Strategi Institute schedules expert facilitator-led face-to-face classrooms quarterly or as demand requires. You can attend a Strategi Institute public class, or we can arrange bespoke classrooms for groups, corporates, and networks.
The face-to-face classroom for the Governance for Financial Advice Providers (Small Business) (Level 6) Microcredential is conducted over two full days, which includes pre-session and post-session readings/activities you are required to complete in your own time.
Virtual classroom
This is the best of both worlds – the flexibility of online learning combined with peer group interaction and an expert facilitator!
Facilitator-led virtual classroom sessions via Zoom that either run over:
The delivery of each virtual class includes pre-session and post-session readings/activities you are required to complete in your own time.
Enrolling on the virtual classroom sessions provides added value to you:
Completing the Governance for Financial Advice Providers (Small Business) (Micro-credential) (Level 6) paves the way for graduates to explore dynamic career opportunities. Armed with specialised knowledge in governance for financial advice, graduates are well-suited for roles within the financial services sector, particularly in compliance and regulatory affairs. As organisations actively seek professionals adept at navigating intricate regulatory frameworks, these graduates stand out with their expertise in ethical practices and risk management. The micro-credential provides a competitive edge in the job market, addressing the increasing demand for professionals skilled in governance for financial advice. Graduates may embark on fulfilling careers as compliance officers, risk analysts, or regulatory affairs specialists, playing pivotal roles in upholding organisational integrity and legal compliance.
At Strategi Institute, we take your physical and emotional welfare seriously – we genuinely care about your safety and want to see you succeed.
While studying or interacting with us, you can be assured that this is a place where:
In 2021 the New Zealand government implemented a Pastoral Care Code that backs up what we’ve always done.
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Pastoral Care Code) sets out the roles and responsibilities of tertiary education organisations (TEOs) in promoting and supporting your well-being, development, and educational achievement.
To find out more information, please refer to our Pastoral Care page.
To enrol as a domestic student, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand resident; however eligible visa holders may be entitled to enrol subject to all legal requirements being met.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to NCEA Level 1 in English, as the medium of instruction is English. If you do not have NCEA Level 1 in English, then we will require IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
Prospective students may be required to participate in an interview prior to enrolment. Enrolment is subject to approval from the Academic Manager.
Please refer to the enrolment checklist for acceptable proof of identity, citizenship/residency, and English proficiency documents.
The candidate guidelines set out the terms and conditions of your enrolment, including but not limited to the entry criteria, enrolment period, IT requirements, learning contract, health and safety procedures, assessment, reassessment, assessment appeals, extensions, withdrawals, refunds, and complaints.
We also cover the learning support, community support and guidance available to all students.
When enrolling with Strategi Institute, you must read, agree, and adhere to our candidate guidelines.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have questions regarding the candidate guidelines.
We have briefly outlined the enrolment process below. For full details of the enrolment process and required document(s), please refer to the enrolment checklist.
1
Select your programme and complete your application.
2
Pay your fees and make sure you have provided your proof of identity, and supporting documents.
3
We review your final application for compliance assurance purposes once we have received all documentation and payment.
4
We send you an enrolment confirmation with your enrolment details including your start/end date, and Radar access.
5
You start your learning journey with Strategi Institute.
Please note:
Please contact the Strategi Institute team to discuss your needs by calling 09 414 1300.
This course has two intakes every month. Your intake date is your enrolment start date, regardless of the delivery mode selected.
For example, your intake date may be 1 June, and your classroom dates are 25th -27th July. The start date of your course is 1 June.
You must be enrolled in an intake before attending a classroom and accessing the course material/assignments. Each intake has a cut-off date for students to enrol by. This is to ensure your enrolment is processed before your enrolment start date.
The table below lists all the upcoming intakes and the date you need to apply by.
| INTAKE/ENROLMENT START DATE | LAST DATE TO APPLY |
|---|---|
| 15/05/2024 | 08/05/2024 |
| 05/06/2024 | 29/05/2024 |
| 19/06/2024 | 12/06/2024 |
| 03/07/2024 | 26/06/2024 |
| 17/07/2024 | 10/07/2024 |
| 07/08/2024 | 31/07/2024 |
| 21/08/2024 | 14/08/2024 |
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