The modal structure of the Financial Services Academy's courses has created a ladder of learning that enables students to enter at the appropriate level of the curriculum and to gain recognition for their previous studies. The Rand Afrikaans University's Faculty of Law, in conjunction with the Compliance Institute of South Africa, offers a unique course leading to the Certificate in Compliance Management. This course introduces students to the main aspects of the compliance function. It is aimed at equipping compliance professionals in the financial services industry with basic technical skills and knowledge to achieve the objectives of the compliance function. The course is accredited by the Compliance Institute of South Africa.
Effective compliance is pivotal to organisational success.
Pro-active compliancing improves productivity, competitiveness and fosters sound relations with Regulators. The course covers methods and processes that will enable compliance professionals to design, improve and maintain a fully co-ordinated compliance function in line with global best practices. This membership is the entry into the profession of financial planning. The Securities Institute is the United Kingdom's professional body for qualified and experienced practitioners of good repute engaged in a wide range of securities and other financial services businesses. The Securities Institute's purpose is to promote high standards of personal integrity, business ethics and professional competence.