Do you want to take your career to the next level?
ANZIIF offers online, interactive short courses, called Skills Units, as well as a range of distance learning modules. Our education is built around active learning so that you can apply your knowledge in practice to improve everyday work and subsequently enhance business performance.
You can develop a specific skill and knowledge set that is directly relevant to your professional development needs. These can be completed individually or as part of an ANZIIF qualification.
Skills Units are the basic building blocks of our education.
Delivered fully online, they can be completed in an average of 5-7 weeks (4-6 weeks of learning and one week for assessments).
Benefits of skills-based learning
- Digestible - Skills Units are shorter in duration than traditional study to allow for sharper focus and better engagement, ensuring you're never bored and always learning
- Flexible - Tailor a pathway that gets you where you want to be in your career, no matter what level you're starting at.
- Convenient - We've mapped Skills Units to job roles and career pathways so that you can follow them to your dream job.
- Tailored - Skills units can be taken in any order you choose, or they can be chosen from suggested pathways based on job role, skill level or the outcome you want.
- Recognised - Completed units mean certified skills you can add to your resume and take with you through your career.
- Relevant - Units are developed by the industry and use real-world scenarios, ensuring that content is directly relevant to your work and you only learn what you need to.
- Knowledgeable - Maximise your learning by studying relevant skills, not just passing a test.
Why do you want to study?
We recognise that there are many reasons why people want to take on professional study, and with Skills Units you can tailor your study to your specific goals. We've put together some ways in which you might like to study to show you how you might structure your combination of Skills Units.
Study for Compliance
Need Tier 1 or 2 to enhance your job prospects or fulfil a new role? Why not take our Tier 1 or Tier 2 RG146 compliance courses
- ASIC-compliant
- Compatible with ANZIIF membership levels and ANZIIF Certificate
- Become compliant quickly and effectively
Experience level
Just starting out but not sure where you want to go in insurance? Been in the industry for years but want some more training to get to the next level? The way Skills Units are designed means you can pick the units you want from the level of experience you're at, from the foundation level to executive. By studying a certain combination of units at a particular level you will attain a Certificate, demonstrating a professional standard of education to your employer.
- Study according to where you are professional, ensuring learning is relevant and not overwhelming
- Get to the next level in your career
- ANZIIF Certificated are attainable at different levels of experience and skill, demonstrating your accomplishment to employers
Study by Qualification
If your heart is set on a qualification, why not study in a newer quicker way? ANZIIF Skills Units are mapped to the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), meaning you can get a Certificate IV or Diploma via Skills Units. ANZIIF also offer ANZIIF Certificates: Insurance-based qualifications representing industry standards of excellence.
- ANZIIF Skills Units can be mapped to AQTF diplomas and certificates
- For insurance-specific qualifications, ANZIIF Certificates are now available
- Study via a new way of learning, with a qualification or ANZIIF Certificate at the end
Study as Needed
Let's face, it some of us just don't like to conform to a path. The beauty of our new Skills Units is that you can take them individually, whenever and wherever you like. Just pick one and go for it.
- Time and cost-effective
- Stay relevant with industry changes
- Study and improve your skills in areas of need and interest
- No need to take on longer study commitments
ANZIIF Skills Unit FAQs
What will I require to study online?
We are a distance education provider, with all interactive learning material and assessments conducted online. This flexibility of online learning means that we have students from all over the world who can study at their own pace. While enrolled, students can easily access the most current version of the learning resources through a computer or mobile device.
A stable internet connection and a computer or mobile device is required.
What is covered in the enrolment fee?
Your enrolment fee covers
– unlimited access to the online interactive learning material, including any applicable resources, for the duration of your study period,
– an attempt at the assessments,
– access to support staff for any queries related to your enrolment or studies, and
– if applicable, a result transcript/Statement of Attainment which is posted within 2 – 3 weeks after result release and,
– if applicable, a testamur/certificate which is posted within 2 – 3 weeks of completing all requirements for your qualification
Our 5 and 7 week units also provide you with complimentary Student membership so that you can access professional development articles, quizzes, webinars and activities in the Members Centre
How do I enrol?
To enrol, go to the following pages and follow the prompts to enrol online:
– Qualifications or Compliance to complete a set number of units to gain a qualification.
– Skills Units or Short Courses to complete a standalone unit on a specific skill.
You may purchase a unit yourself or send your shopping cart to the appropriate person in your company to complete the transaction.
If you do not have an account with us, you can get started by creating an account at https://anziif.com/sign-up
Can I trial a Skills Unit to see what it looks like?
When can I enrol?
Will I be completing the most current version of the qualification?
Yes, our qualifications are mapped against national competency standards as found in the relevant training packages of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework).
Training package requirements can change every 4 – 5 years to reflect updated industry requirements. All training providers must adhere to these regulatory changes. When a training package is updated, new units may be added to the qualification and equally, some units may become superseded.
If you are starting or finishing studies when a new training package is about to take effect, our website will contain information about the changes and impact to your studies.
Do I have to be employed in the industry to enrol?
Our courses are for those who are new to the industry or already in the industry.
Individuals who are new to the industry or to studies are recommended to spend additional time with the learning resources. See more at 'What is the recommended study time for each skills unit?'
I am not a member of ANZIIF, can I still enrol?
ANZIIF membership is not a pre-requite to studying with us. Our courses are available to everyone.
While you are studying with us, you may also receive complimentary Student membership. Student members will receive access to the professional development hub where you can access articles and quizzes to supplement your learning.
Learn more at https://anziif.com/membership/benefits
How long does it take to complete a qualification?
A minimum of six months to two years. This will vary based upon the number of skills units required to complete the qualification (refer to the qualification webpage) and how you choose to plan your studies.
As a guide, a Certificate IV level qualification can take between 6 months to two years and a Diploma level qualification can take between one to two years. For example, the Certificate IV in General Insurance contains 12 units, and each unit is 5 weeks in duration. If you prefer to enrol in one unit at a time, you are likely to complete your qualification in 60 weeks. If you prefer to overlap your studies or enrol in two units per study period, you are likely to complete your qualification in 30 weeks. Your individual preference of enrolling in one unit at a time, overlapping your study periods or enrolling in two units per study period will determine how long (or short) it takes.
Your individual performance in each unit will also contribute to this.
You may need to allow for regulatory training package changes which are outside of ANZIIF’s control.