The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has piloted the first of four courses, under its Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) program.
Upon completion of all four courses, as well as AFA membership and industry experience requirements, the program rewards participants with FChFP accreditation, a designation recognised in 12 countries, according to the AFA.
"Each course can be undertaken by self-paced distance education, estimated to take 12 weeks, with course one recognising the role of ethics and compliance in practice," AFA chief executive Richard Klipin said.
"Alternatively, courses can be completed through two-day MBA-style workshops, which can be delivered to small groups in capital cities by AFA's education partner, PS146 Training Australia (PS146)."
The pilot program blends academic rigour with real world experience, to attain the most productive learning outcomes, PS146 chief executive Mark Sinclair said.
Courses two to four will focus on subjects - including client engagement and advice, applying financial solutions, and managing an advice business, Klipin said.
Enrolments for course one are now open, and courses two to four will be piloted from February next year.
