Professional development to forward your career

Want to earn continuing professional development (CPD) points? CPD is the best method of keeping up to date with changes that affect the financial planning profession. You can gain CPD points through Deakin by watching our financial planning webinars and successfully completing a short assessment task. Extend your professional learning and expertise by following these four steps:

  1. Watch the relevant webinar/s. Each webinar is worth 1 hour of CPD and there is no fee.
  2. Complete the CPD quiz link that is under the corresponding webinar tile.
  3. Successfully complete the assessment task, with a result of at least 75%.
  4. You will receive your CPD certificate as evidence of your achievement in five to 10 business days.

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Financial planning webinars

Each webinar provides 1 hour of CPD and is offered at no cost, giving you an opportunity to earn valuable professional development points or explore areas of interest.

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ESG investing: New opportunities and challenges

ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing is topical and while financial advisors are familiar with its broad premise it is now essential to be across this area of financial advice. In this Deakin financial planning webinar, an expert panel covers both the opportunities it presents and the unique challenges of dealing with the ESG expectations of clients.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded October 2022.

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Cryptocurrency: Risks, opportunities and challenges

Deakin experts introduce cryptocurrencies, the technologies and protocols behind them and the value they present. They explore the implications surrounding cryptocurrencies in SMSFs/trusts and cover the evolution of regulation over taxation of cryptocurrencies.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded May 2022.



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Where is the line between estate planning advice and legal advice

Better your understanding of lawyers and financial planners in the multidisciplinary estate planning process.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded Nov 2021.

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Futureproof your financial planning career with Deakin

Discover how our courses are shaped by experts in an on-demand webinar. See how our flexible course structures and unique partnerships allow you to progress your financial planning career faster.

Recorded June 2021.


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Unpacking the Retirement Income Policy Review

Hear from Dr Deborah Ralston and Marc Olynyk as they dissect Australia’s Retirement Income Policy in the context of an ageing society and economic volatility.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded Feb 2021. 

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Technology and wills – the dawn of a new era

The finance industry is rapidly changing. Learn from our industry experts about our financial planning course offerings and the increasing use of technology in will making.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded October 2020. 

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Motivating change in financial planning

Explore factors that influence clients’ financial behaviour and decision-making, and how to develop strategies to build trust, communicate the value of advice, and engage clients at each stage of the financial planning process.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded June 2020.

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Ethical challenges for financial advisers

We investigate the modern ethical challenges faced by financial advisers and ways to improve your ethical decision-making in the workplace.

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This webinar is worth 1 CPD hour. Recorded October 2019.

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Financial planning courses at Deakin

Deakin offers a range of courses and units designed to help you achieve your study goals in a supportive environment, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the Financial Adviser Standards required of a financial planning professional.

Our flexible study options allow you to fit learning into your busy lifestyle, whether you prefer online or face-to-face study. Choose the option that suits you best – fast-track your learning with our three-day intensive programs, enrol in a full financial planning course or take a single (non-award) unit. 

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Contact us

Our course advisers are available to discuss your financial planning future. Get in touch to discuss CPD and CPD points, or learn more about our financial planning courses. 

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