• Course Duration: 6 months to 2 years
  • Course Code: CHC51122
  • Location: Live online real time
  • Date: Enrolments are currently closed - see details below

Course Overview

ICAN Learn provides high-quality industry focused education for people wanting to become financial counsellors.

The Diploma of Financial Counselling is offered in a range of delivery modalities to meet the needs of students. Flexible options include:

DURATION Choose from between 6 to 24 months to complete the course.
DELIVERY Attend online classes or self-pace up to 11 of the 17 units.
CLASS TIMES Choose from a range of class times to suit student availability.
COURSE COMMENCEMENT Join one of the regular scheduled intakes or make an immediate start.

Please see the attached course brochure for further details.

ICAN delivers using a 'real time live online' model that facilitates student learning face-to-face without impacting the learning journey. Our online live classes combined with professional mentorship continue to provide graduates that are work ready; many becoming leaders in their field.

ICAN Learn works with expert financial counsellors, peak bodies in relevant States and Territories and their agencies to seek agreement on delivery modes, locations and time frames.

To learn more about this dedicated course and how it can fit around your work, please contact adminsitration@icanlearn.edu.au for more details.

Course Guide

Please use the link below to download a PDF file.

ICL CHC51122 2026

Essential Enrolment Information

Enrolments are currently closed

Our next enrolment period for the Diploma of Financial Counselling (CHC51122) will open in April 2027.

While enrolments are currently closed, you can register your interest by completing our Expression of Interest (EOI) form. This allows us to learn a little more about you, your experience and what you are looking for in your training.

By submitting an EOI, you’ll be kept informed about upcoming enrolment opportunities and invited to attend our next course information session, where you can learn more about the Diploma, course requirements, study commitments and available training options.

Steps to enrolment

Step 1 – Submit an Expression of Interest

Complete our online Expression of Interest form here and tell us a little about yourself, your current role or experience, and what you hope to gain from undertaking the Diploma.

Step 2 – We review your Expression of Interest

Our Administration team will review your submission and record your interest in the upcoming enrolment period.

Step 3 – Receive information about upcoming opportunities

We’ll be in touch with further information about the April 2027 enrolment period and send you an invitation to attend the next course information session on 20 April 2027.

Step 4 – Attend the course information session

The information session is an opportunity to learn more about the Diploma, explore the available study options, understand the course requirements and ask any questions before deciding whether to apply.

Ready to take the next step?

Complete our Expression of Interest form to stay informed about the next Diploma of Financial Counselling enrolment opportunity.

Submitting an Expression of Interest does not commit you to enrolling in the course. It simply ensures you receive information about upcoming opportunities.

Any other questions? Email administration@icanlearn.edu.au

Student Handbook

Privacy Policy and Procedure

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email with information about fees, the related invoicing schedule along with further information about the enrolment process.

Fee Schedule & Census Dates

ICAN Learn schedules its fees according to units delivered in the relevant course and according to dates called Census Dates.
A census date marks the point at which enrolments are considered finalised. Up to this date, students may withdraw from a unit or course without incurring tuition fees or academic penalty.
After the census date, enrolments are formally recorded, and any withdrawals may result in a financial liability and/or academic consequences.
Fee schedule and census dates for each delivery modality are outlined in documents below.

Standard model
Fast Track model
Hybrid model

Skills Recognition

Skills Recognition is a formal assessment process that measures the candidate’s skills and knowledge from previous study, training, work, or life experiences against the outcomes of the qualification in which they are enrolled. Skills may be recognised in the following ways

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – previous qualifications, prior and current work experience
  • Credit Transfer (CT) – for units with the same code gained in previous qualifications

Students can apply for skills recognition for the Diploma of Financial Counselling CHC51122 once enrolled in the course. For further information about the ICAN Learn skills recognition process please email administration@icanlearn.edu.au