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The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by Milpark for 2027 learners, taking Self-paced; 2 to 15 hours per programme; complete within 12 months to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Continuous Professional Development (CPD) at Milpark

  • Open enrolment
  • Proficiency in English

See which school subjects open which courses.

What you study

About Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Milpark's CPD programmes help FSPs, key individuals and representatives meet their annual FAIS CPD requirements, with the CPD cycle running from 1 June to 31 May. Short online programmes of two to 15 hours are available in financial planning, short-term insurance, and banking and investment. Learners who meet the requirements receive a certificate and CPD points accredited by the FPI or IISA. Everything is done online, so you can fit the work around your job and study from anywhere in South Africa. Contact Milpark on 086 999 0001 or through the helpdesk for current dates and prices.

After you graduate

Careers After Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Keeps financial advisers, planners and insurance professionals compliant and up to date.

Course intelligence for Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Milpark. Ask Milpark directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) at Milpark: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

Milpark’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Milpark and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in 2027

Apply online through the Milpark application portal (portal.milpark.ac.za): choose the qualification, pay the application fee, write the admission test if one applies and upload certified copies of your ID, highest qualification and any other documents listed in the programme factsheet. Once you are accepted, you register for modules on the student portal and upload proof of payment. Apply well before registration closes, as late applications roll over to the next intake.

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Answers

Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: Open enrolment; Proficiency in English.
Applications are made online through Milpark Education's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

What Courses Do I Qualify For in South Africa?

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Your best 6 subjects, marks as a percentage. Life Orientation isn’t counted, in line with the standard APS scale used across the site. Fill in at least 4 to get a score.

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Source: Official website: https://www.milpark.ac.za/programmes/continuous-professional-development/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Milpark Education before applying.

Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Short Course / Skills Programme
  • Faculty: School of Financial Services
  • Fees: Check the Fees and Payment Terms document on the programme page for current prices.
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