STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice

An executive programme for experienced practitioners looking to develop their understanding of critical thinking, risk assessment and business strategy and wanting to take the next step in their professional career.

Course details

Enhance your knowledge, expertise and leadership skills with technical masterclasses focusing on emerging, specialist areas of practice. The course also includes exclusive sessions for aspiring strategic leaders to enhance their leadership and commercial skills. 

The STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice is designed for aspiring leaders to elevate your expertise in wealth management and estate planning.

This programme will broaden your understanding of critical thinking, risk assessment and business strategy. Once you complete this course, you will gain a first-class, specialist qualification and have the expertise needed to take your career to the next level.

This dynamic course provides an unparalleled learning experience to help you excel in the fast-paced world of private wealth advising, with:

  • Expertise that matters with real-world application: Develop technical content on key subject areas relating to private wealth advice to deal with the risks and potential hurdles you and your organisation face.
  • Practical focus: Innovative qualification that delivers immediate practical benefit in the workplace.
  • Global perspective: Explore international best practice and trends preparing you to serve a diverse clientele in a globalised world.
  • Career advancement: Elevate your career prospects and earning potential.
  • Build valuable connections: Network with like-minded professionals in varied roles and firms from all over the world.
  • Industry recognition: Successful completion fulfils the educational requirement for Full STEP membership, enabling you to join the exclusive but growing community of Full STEP members using the TEP designation. 

This course has been accredited with 90 Masters Level credits by the University of Law.

 

Course dates, fees and enrol now:

 

Entry requirements may apply, see below. Applicable local taxes and discounts will be added to your basket on checkout.

Entry requirements and guidance

To be eligible for this programme, you will be required to have:

  • a relevant professional qualification, a relevant vocational degree or a STEP Diploma, and
  • five years’ industry experience.

If you do not have the above qualifications and experience, then it is recommended that you study the STEP Diploma before taking the Postgraduate Diploma.

To enrol on this course you will also need 60 Entry Level credits or already be a member of STEP.

60 Entry Level credits which can be achieved through:

  • Completion of a STEP Certificate (30 credits)
  • Previous learning - confirmed through Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) application - 30 credits
  • Work experience - confirmed through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) - 30 credits

Note: You do not need to apply for APEL or APCL if you already have confirmed, or if you have studied for at least two STEP Certificates previously.

Become a member of STEP

This is a STEP course/qualification. STEP membership is required to study this course and must be maintained throughout the duration of your studies.

You will need 60 Entry Level credits and if you are not already you will become an Affiliate member by enrolling on this course. STEP will contact you regarding membership 4-6 weeks after course enrolment.

Successful completion provides 120 Diploma Level credits and satisfies the educational requirement for Full STEP membership

What will I learn?

Enhance your knowledge, expertise and leadership skills with technical masterclasses focusing on emerging, specialist areas of practice and exclusive sessions for aspiring senior and strategic leaders to enhance their leadership and commercial skills. 

Technical masterclasses:

  • Strategic Risk Management for Leaders
  • Family Business Advising
  • Trust Disputes
  • Cross-Border Succession
  • Strategic Philanthropy
  • Digital Assets
  • Compliance for Trustees
  • International Tax

Enhancement sessions

  • Sales and Marketing Considerations
  • Leadership and Judgement

 

Is this course right for me?

Students of this course typically include:

  • private client advisers
  • wealth managers
  • international tax advisers
  • private bankers
  • family office executives
  • trust officers
  • family business advisers
  • senior financial planners
  • senior lawyers

Please also see entry requirements above.

Course format

The is a six month programme delivered fully online through a blend of self-study, practical research, and attendance at monthly weekend sessions. 

Upon registration students are given access to an online learning platform, which contains bespoke course reading and workbooks for the eight masterclass topics, further reading (in the form of the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates and STEP Diploma in International Trust Management course manuals) and a range of additional resources. Students will also receive access to a discussion forum to facilitate networking.

The programme is assessed through the creation of a reflective journal consisting of eight masterclass commentaries (1,000–1,500 words) and a two-hour oral assessment based on course competencies and content knowledge.

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