Map the South African financial sector and the careers inside it, from banking, investment banking and markets to wealth management, asset management, insurance and corporate finance. Build the core skills every finance role relies on, including the time value of money, financial statements, ratios and basic valuation, then plan your qualifications, applications and interviews, and learn how to succeed ethically in your first finance job. You finish with a complete Finance Career Launch Portfolio.
6
Modules
23
Lessons
6 weeks
Duration
Foundation
Level
Course outcomes
Describe the structure of South Africa's financial sector, its regulators and its main employers
Apply the time value of money, read the three financial statements and calculate key ratios
Compare the work, skills, qualifications and lifestyle of major finance careers
Explain the role of regulation, ethics and professional bodies in finance, including FAIS, FICA and the Financial Markets Act
Plan a qualification route using degrees, professional designations, bursaries and learnerships
Prepare a finance CV, cover letter, networking plan and answers to competency and technical interview questions
Create a Finance Career Launch Portfolio with a company analysis, development plan and first-90-days plan
Join a structured pathway with lessons, assessments, and practical learning. Earn a certificate plus 1200 VowRewards on completion.
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