National Certificate – Financial Markets & Instruments (NQF Level 6)

This qualification is presented by The Academy of Financial Markets (AFM). It deals with applications and practical aspects of the financial services, markets, instruments and environment from a personal planning as well as an institutional point of view.

The course is approved by FSCA on FAIS Notice 55 of 2021 (pg. 38) for all Categories, giving the learner a recognized qualification as per the “fit & proper” requirements of FAIS. The AFM course is accepted as one of the courses on the lower ladder of qualifications towards CFP at the University of the Free State.

The course consists of 13 module/ lectures, presented in a virtual classroom setup via Microsoft Teams. Lectures are scheduled over a year, giving the learner ample time to absorb information between lectures. Successful learners will earn NQF (SAQA registered) credits for each unit-standard based module completed.