Kaplan Professional Education Australia

What Kaplan Professional Education Australia does

Kaplan Professional Education Australia is a Sydney-headquartered online education provider specialising in financial services training, operating through two proprietary limited entities — Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd (PRV 12030) and Kaplan Education Pty Ltd (RTO 90116). The company delivers AQF Level 7–10 qualifications (Master, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) in Applied Finance, Financial Planning, and Financial Services, alongside vocational certificates and diplomas in credit and mortgage broking, insurance, and stockbroking, and short compliance courses meeting ASIC RG146 and FAS requirements. All programs are delivered 100% online via the proprietary KapLearn learning management system, which integrates interactive modules, eBooks, multimedia, online tutor support, assessment submission, and digital badging, supplemented by the Ontrack CPD tracking platform. The company is a subsidiary of the global Kaplan education network, leveraging shared content and infrastructure across 26 countries.

The business operates a dual B2B/B2C go-to-market model. Individual professionals self-enrol online with six study intakes per year and can access FEE-HELP government loans for eligible higher education qualifications; short courses price from approximately $290 (e.g., Introduction to SMSF) to $310 (Tier 1 Generic Knowledge). On the enterprise side, a dedicated Corporate Solutions team negotiates tailored training contracts and volume-based arrangements with over 1,500 organisations, including all major Australian banks. The company has assembled designation-stacking partnerships with the Financial Advice Association Australia (CFP), SMSF Association (SSA), and the US-based College for Financial Planning (CRPC, ABFP), enabling graduates to earn globally recognised credentials alongside their Australian qualification. Recent product moves include the Financial Adviser Accelerator Suite (FAAS) for job-ready adviser training and, in February 2026, a partnership with Stable Connect to deliver an ASIC RG91-compliant horse racing syndicates course — extending the platform into adjacent regulated verticals beyond core financial planning.

Name

Kaplan Professional Education Australia

Legal name

Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd and Kaplan Education Pty Ltd

Website

https://kaplanprofessional.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kaplan Professional is an Australian online education provider specialising in financial services qualifications, delivering FAS-approved degrees, vocational certificates, and compliance short courses via its proprietary KapLearn platform to 45,000+ professionals and 1,500+ corporate clients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Services Professional Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Financial services education
• Professional training
• Vocational education
• Higher education qualifications
• Compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Enrolment and Qualification Fees: Kaplan Professional generates revenue primarily through per-course and per-qualification enrolment fees charged to individual students. Courses range from single short courses (e.g., Introduction to SMSF at $290) to multi-subject vocational certificates and postgraduate qualifications. Revenue is intake-based with multiple entry points per year (six study periods annually).
2. Corporate Training Solutions: Corporate organisations engage Kaplan Professional for customised and tailored training solutions ranging from short courses through to accredited vocational education and higher education qualifications. Revenue from corporate clients is generated through negotiated training contracts and volume-based enrolment arrangements.
3. FEE-HELP Government Loan Scheme: Eligible higher education students can access FEE-HELP loans to fund their postgraduate qualifications, providing Kaplan Professional with government-supported tuition revenue for approved qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kaplan Professional Education Australia provides online professional education and training primarily for the financial services sector. It delivers vocational certificates and diplomas, higher education qualifications (AQF Level 7-10) in applied finance, financial planning, and financial services, along with short compliance and continuing professional development (CPD) courses. All programs are delivered 100% online via its proprietary KapLearn learning management system, with six study intakes per year, supporting both individual professionals and corporate clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Product overview

Kaplan Professional Education Australia operates as a comprehensive online education provider offering a multi-product portfolio through its proprietary KapLearn learning management system. The core offering consists of degree-level qualifications (Master, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) across Applied Finance, Financial Planning, and Financial Services disciplines, along with vocational certificate and diploma programs in Credit and Mortgage Broking, Insurance, and Stockbroking. Short corporate compliance courses provide targeted upskilling, while the Ontrack CPD platform handles ongoing professional development tracking. The Financial Adviser Accelerator Suite (FAAS) offers accelerated pathways into the profession. All programs are delivered 100% online with six study intakes annually, supporting over 45,000 professionals from 1,500+ corporate organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KapLearn Learning Management System Kaplan Professional's proprietary online learning management system delivering course content, assessments, subject notes, media, case studies, and online tutor access to students across all course offerings.
• Applied Finance Courses Suite of higher education qualifications including Master of Applied Finance, Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance, Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance, and CFA Exam Preparation programs, aimed at finance professionals seeking advanced credentials.
• Financial Planning Courses FAS-approved financial planning qualifications including Master of Financial Planning (AQF Level 9), Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (AQF Level 8), Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning, and Diploma of Financial Services, with pathways to CFP and SMSF Specialist designations.
• Financial Adviser Accelerator Suite (FAAS) Purpose-built training program designed to develop job-ready financial advisers, comprising financial adviser exam preparation, launching your financial advice career, and mastering the art of strategic client meetings.
• Credit and Mortgage Broking Courses Vocational qualifications including FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, and FNS40122 Certificate IV in Credit Management for credit and mortgage broking professionals.
• Insurance Courses Insurance qualifications spanning life insurance (Certificate IV in Life Insurance Claims Stream, Certificate IV in Life Insurance Underwriting Stream), general insurance (Certificate IV in General Insurance), and insurance broking (Diploma of Insurance Broking), along with Tier 1 compliance solutions.
• Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Courses SMSF specialisation courses including FPE020 SMSF Regulation and Taxation, Introduction to SMSF, and pathways to SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) designation.
• Stockbroking Courses Stockbroking qualifications including Accredited Listed Product Adviser (ASX ALPA) Course, Accredited Derivatives Adviser Level 1 (ADA1), and Accredited Derivatives Adviser Level 2 (ADA2).
• Corporate Short Courses Short compliance and professional development courses including Tier 1/2 RG146 accreditation, General Advice Specialisation in Superannuation, Foreign Exchange Specialist, Margin Lending Specialist, Tax for Financial Advising, and industry-specific programs.
• Ontrack CPD Platform Flagship online continuing professional development (CPD) platform providing organisations and individuals with content, tracking, reporting, and consultancy for managing CPD obligations.
• FAS Solutions Purpose-built financial planning education pathway including higher education qualifications and bridging courses (Ethics, Economic and Legal Context, Client Engagement Skills) to help advisers meet Financial Adviser Standards education requirements by the 31 December 2025 deadline.
• Investing in Horse Racing Syndicates Course Corporate short course developed in partnership with Stable Connect focusing on ASIC Regulatory Guide 91 requirements for horse racing syndicate operators, covering managed investment regulations, authorised representative responsibilities, and ethical decision-making.
• Financial Services Courses Higher education qualifications including Master of Financial Services, Graduate Diploma of Financial Services, and Graduate Certificate in Financial Services.
• New Zealand Financial Advice Courses Courses designed for the New Zealand market including Certificate in Financial Advice and Diploma in Business Studies (Financial Advice).

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ industry professionals supported annually to achieve education and career goals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stable ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Kaplan Professional partnered with Stable Connect, Australia's leading horse racing syndication facilitator, to launch a new education course titled 'Investing in Horse Racing Syndicates'. The course addresses ASIC Regulatory Guide 91 requirements for individuals involved in promoting or selling syndicate interests. The partnership aims to establish a benchmark for education and compliance standards across the horse racing industry, covering managed investment regulations, ethical decision-making, and authorised representative responsibilities. The course is delivered digitally through interactive learning modules over 12 weeks.
• College for Financial Planning®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaplan Professional has partnered with the College for Financial Planning® (USA) to offer Australian students professional designations integrated within their postgraduate qualifications. Available designations include the Chartered Retirement Planning CounsellorSM (CRPC®) and Accredited Behavioural Finance ProfessionalSM (ABFP®). These designations are embedded as elective subjects within the Master of Financial Planning or Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, allowing graduates to earn globally recognised credentials alongside their Australian qualification.
• Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaplan Professional partnered with the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) to offer the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification pathway combined with the Master of Financial Planning qualification. Students complete four additional subjects including the CFP® certification unit delivered by the FAAA, earning the globally recognised CFP® designation upon completion.
• SMSF AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaplan Professional partnered with the SMSF Association to offer the SMSF Specialist Adviser™ (SSA™) designation pathway combined with the Master of Financial Planning. Students complete four additional subjects including the FPE020 SMSF Regulations and Taxation subject, enabling specialisation in self-managed superannuation funds — one of the fastest growing segments of the superannuation industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BPP Professional Education: Global professional education provider (part of Apollo Global) offering qualifications in finance, law, and business. Directly comparable model to Kaplan Professional, especially in financial services training, but with broader geographic and discipline reach.
• CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand): Major professional accounting body offering its own CA program, CPD, and micro-credentials with significant overlap into financial services professional education. A broader incumbent with comparable B2B and B2C reach but focused on the accounting profession.
• CPA Australia: Professional accounting body providing CPD, micro-credentials, and member education that touches financial planning, tax, and superannuation. Comparable as a large, incumbent provider of regulated professional development, though with accounting rather than advice as its core focus.
• Kaplan UK (Financial Training): Sister Kaplan entity delivering financial services and professional training in the UK and Europe. Operates the same proprietary LMS and content model as Kaplan Professional Australia, making it a close internal comparator for product, pricing, and regulatory-aligned education design.

Direct peers

• Swinburne Online: Online higher education arm of Swinburne University offering finance, accounting, and business degrees to working professionals. Directly comparable online competitor for postgraduate finance learners.
• Open Universities Australia (OUA): Aggregator of online higher education courses from Australian universities, including financial planning and finance qualifications. Overlaps directly with Kaplan Professional on flexible, online postgraduate offerings for working professionals.
• RMIT Online: Online division of RMIT University offering postgraduate and short courses including applied finance and financial planning programs. Competes head-to-head with Kaplan Professional for the same online, working-professional learner segment.
• FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia): Australian peak professional body for the financial services industry offering certifications, CPD, and learning pathways for advisers and bankers. Directly comparable to Kaplan Professional as a competing provider of regulated financial services education and designations.

Emerging players

• Mentored Education: Australian specialist education provider focused on financial adviser training and CPD. Competes in the same FAS-aligned, financial planning qualification niche as Kaplan Professional but at a smaller, emerging scale.

Regional players

• TAFE Queensland (and other public TAFE RTOs): Public vocational education providers delivering Certificate IV and Diploma-level finance, mortgage broking, and insurance qualifications as RTOs. Compete with Kaplan Professional on the vocational, government-funded side of the course portfolio rather than postgraduate offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kpaustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/kaplanprofessional
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaplan-professional-australia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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