By: David Venter, Head of School: Strategy, Operations and Student Experience at Milpark Education
The financial services industry is constantly shifting, with professionals needing to not only rise to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges but to continuously innovate as the market, and its changing customers, demand. From regulatory changes and new technologies to driving more customer centric models, there is no doubt that the future of the financial services industry is evolving and continued multi-disciplinary education in this space remains crucial. And the newly launched Milpark School of Financial Services does exactly that.
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Combining capabilities from the former School of Investment and Banking with the former School of Financial Planning and Insurance, the Milpark School of Financial Services is unique in its niche capabilities as a provider of higher education. In fact, as a school for financial professionals, run by financial professionals, we have a unified strategic vision to best meet the educational demands of the market. From entry to postgraduate level across all four major areas of specialisation in the South African financial services industry including Banking, Investments, Financial Planning and Risk and Insurance, our courses are perfect for industry professionals looking to enter or extend their skillset in the market.
So whether you require a qualification to be compliant with the FAIS Act, want to start a career in the financial planning or insurance industry, or want to become a professional financial planner or insurance specialist – we have all the qualifications and expertise under one umbrella with a full articulation path across multiple financial services disciplines from NQF Level 5 to Level 8 qualifications.
Additionally several of our programmes are also endorsed by industry bodies such as the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), and the International Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning satisfies the educational requirement for the prestigious CFP® Professional designation and Milpark Education is an approved provider of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training by the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa.
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Moreover, not only do our courses provide a competitive advantage with industry-relevant content and practical applications but are taught by subject matter experts with real-world industry experience within financial services institutions. Additionally, high levels of student support both through both learning materials and via online access ensures a stimulating and supportive environment in which to learn, with a student journey that goes beyond normal lecturer input to include consultations, live sessions, mentorships, and study support groups built into course models. And we know that many of our students need to balance studies with other daily demands and so our programmes are designed with a multitude of options to suit their lifestyles and the level of engagement and flexibility they prefer.
There is a dynamic transformation taking place in the financial services industry, coalescing to create a wave of unprecedented change in the sector. As traditional financial institutions transform and new professionals enter the market, there is a growing need for not only multi-skilled individuals but for learning that equips this market with skills and competencies that prepare them for an ever-evolving world of work.
Our qualifications deliver on our promise to instill future-fit skills for ethical and sustainable business practices and enable our students, who have journeyed with us, to navigate changing environments effectively.
Undoubtedly, the integration of the two former schools will drive integrated educational benefits and depth of expertise and we are proud to launch the Milpark School of Financial Services and look forward to continuing to shape the financial professionals of the future.