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Higher Certificate in Financial Planning

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SAQA ID120380
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Financial Planning is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF level 5 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is designed as a higher-certificate-level introduction to financial planning, but the available information does not provide detailed learning content or module descriptions.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a formal foundation in financial planning and who are considering study in the finance-related field might consider this qualification. Whether it is suitable depends on the provider’s admission requirements and the learner’s goals.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support further exploration of financial planning-related work or additional study in a finance-related area. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational understanding of financial planning
  • Knowledge development in a finance-related field

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Financial Planning
SAQA ID
120380
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2026-02-02
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 2 February 2026.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains open for new enrolment and that the registered title, NQF level and credit value match the offering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.