The NFI team have worked with and researched many of Australia’s most successful mortgage professionals – the knowledge and findings gained from these experiences have been incorporated into our courses.  If you're seeking more than just the qualification, our training courses will deliver for you.  Read some of the comments we've received ...   Testimonials

• FNS40810 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking  or ■ FNS40804 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
  (Mortgage Consultant Qualifying Certificate - this is the minimum education requirement for ASIC)

  This nationally recognised premium Cert IV course , is recognised by the MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia), FBAA, lenders and aggregators as suitable for the professional development of mortgage professionals. Successful completion of this course, along with successful completion of the MFAA's Initial Compliance Pack (referred to as 201A and which includes compliance and Anti-Money Laundering components).  Along with the Diploma it will fulfil the education requirements for Accredited Mortgage Consultant status with the MFAA. This course delivers industry-specific concepts and proven techniques to aspiring and experienced mortgage brokers and is delivered by industry-experienced trainers. Available either as a 3 to 4-day workshop, or via distance learning (home study) or via our online e-learning platform.  Click here for more info or Click here for Course Enrolment Form to enrol now and for pricing details.  Click here for the MFAA's education requirements for membership.

   

• FNS50310 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management or ■ FNS50504 Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)
  (Those who already hold the FNS40804 or FNS40810 / Cert IV qualification need only complete FNS50310 subjects)

  This qualification is designed to reflect the role of either employers or employees working in finance and mortgage broking, including those who are independent and work through an aggregator, or who need to manage a workplace team.  In addition to undertaking duties as described in the Certificate IV, they may also perform duties such as:
  - recommend complex loan combinations to meet clients' needs
  - assess prospective borrowers' eligibility to obtain finance and their capacity to service debt
  - operate and build their own independent business
  - broker complex and/or commercial or equipment finance, project finance and finance for property developers
  - act as licensees
  
  Available as either a two day workshop or via distance learning (home study) or via our online e-learning platform (home study).  Two day workshops will require that trainees seeking to attain the Diploma qualification, successfully complete assessments after workshop completion within a six month time period.  Enrolments being taken now.  Click here for a Fact Sheet.
   

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  Brokers with a minimum of two years experience in loan writing may qualify for their Certificate IV solely through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  Experienced brokers can click here to go straight to our competitively priced RPL procedure guidelines for either the Cert IV or Diploma level qualification. Recognition of prior learning for the FNS40810 and FNS50310 qualifications will be available soon.
   

• Commercial Origination Course

  The National Finance Institute has developed a fast track Commercial Origination Course designed specifically for mortgage brokers who want to expand into commercial finance. This two-part course (theory + practical) teaches all of the essential skills needed to commence writing commercial deals.  It is available via a two day workshop, or through distance learning (home study) or via our online e-learning platform, with optional tutor mentoring.  Click here for more info or click on Enrolment Form for pricing and to enrol now.
   

• Professional Development Courses/Seminars

  For experienced mortgage brokers and those new to the industry, our half-day or one day professional development courses provide the opportunity for refining and further developing your skills to achieve improved results.  There is a huge range of subjects to choose from, including How to Establish Strategic Alliances, Networking, Developing a Client Retention Program, Relationship Marketing, Word of Mouth Marketing, etc. (click here for more info...)
   

• Short Courses (online e-learning)

  Now released for 2009 NFI are offering a range of short courses, available for online completion.  Short Courses do not include the Certificate IV or Diploma courses which form part of the FNS Training Package.  Choosing a Short Course allow you to choose from subjects in Leadership (eg. Learning to Lead), Finance (eg. Understanding Financial Statements), Planning (eg. Writing a Business Plan), Personal Development (eg. Conflict Resolution), Sales (eg. Negotiation Skills), Communication (eg. Effective Networking) and range of IT courses including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and XP subjects. (click here for more info...)
   

• Wholesale Training for Franchisors and Aggregators

  At The National Finance Institute we pride ourselves on building positive partnerships with our corporate clients. We understand that effective and efficient training of your team can lead to a competitive advantage over rival firms. For this reason, we have developed this program to be customised, flexible and organisation-specific. (click here for more info...)