Specialist Diploma in Financial Advisory Services

SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme

Singapore is a vibrant and leading international wealth management centre with assets under management in excess of S$2.7 trillion (US$1.9 trillion). The
Specialist Diploma in Financial Advisory Services is a 12-month SkillsFuture Earn & Learn Programme (ELP) that prepares fresh polytechnic graduates seeking admission into this dynamic industry, which includes independent financial planners, insurers, stock brokerages and banks. This ELP paves the way towards careers in financial planning and servicing of high net-worth individuals. Participants in this ELP can look forward to a broad spectrum of rewarding careers that span across the financial services sector. Upon completing the course, graduates should be able to:

• Apply regulatory and ethical considerations to the practice of financial planning and marketing financial products;
• Create sound financial plans to assist clients in reaching their financial goals through the process of needs analysis;
• Conceptualise structures of investment schemes; and
• Employ data analytics and other computer-based business intelligence strategies for marketing and investment purposes.