Working professionals looking to upgrade their qualifications need not spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for a four-year postgraduate degree. Training institute Kornerstone offers programmes that help participants achieve industry-recognised certifications for a fraction of the cost and time.
The Kornerstone Institute of Corporate and Professional Development hosts certification programmes that cater for a range of skills, including business management, information technology and finance. Courses can take as little as two to three months to complete, and programme costs start at HK$9,900. Professionals in the finance industry, who are struggling under the economic climate, may consider gaining a competitive edge by acquiring specialised certifications in specific areas of their work.
The chartered wealth manager (CWM) certification is designed for financial service providers who want to take on a managerial role in their line of work. These responsibilities include private banking, estate planning, asset management and trust management - services generally offered to high-net-worth individuals.
The programme prepares participants for the CWM exam, where a pass is needed in addition to work experience and completion of a 30-hour education programme to achieve the certification. The 40-hour course is HK$19,800 for non-Kornerstone members.
The financial risk manager certification educates risk professionals in the latest financial risk concepts so that the advice they provide their clients with is based on globally accepted industry standards.
Participants study real case studies and go through 50 hours of training with an instructor and six hours of mock exam practices. The course costs HK$15,800 for non-members.
