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To help brokers with their professional development, the MFAA has launched a new web based learning management system.
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Known as MFAA Pathways, the learning system – which is accessible through the MFAA’s website – provides access to a range of courses in line with the industry body’s requirements for certification, compliance and professional development.
MFAA Pathways creates a central point of reference for courses and events from providers vetted by the MFAA, as well as training from the MFAA itself.
It allows members to select their preferred delivery style, from webinars and interactive learning to simply ordering CDs or registering for a workshop.
MFAA’s executive director of professional development and events Rod Edge said the learning portal will allow brokers to seek out the learning they need, based on the outcomes required, rather than having to sift through a large number of courses on different websites.
“MFAA Pathways is a learning management system designed to offer choice, but with the member in control,” Mr Edge said.
“It’s learning on demand. Members can make needs-based searches of MFAA vetted activities. MFAA Pathways will provide search and browse capability for a range of current, relevant and practical content.”
One option that is now available through MFAA Pathways for more experienced brokers is Fast Track. Built around a business-relevant, online case study, Fast Track provides a mechanism for brokers with greater than five years’ experience to achieve MFAA Credit Adviser (CA) status without undertaking a diploma.
“The move from certificate to diploma-level qualification means that the demand for professional education in general is increasing,” Mr Edge said.
“But there’s also the ongoing need to complete 30 hours of professional development each year, and with the popularity of development activities, many brokers are looking to improve on what they do, not simply to comply.”
