STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice

An executive programme for experienced practitioners looking to develop their understanding of critical thinking, risk assessment and business strategy and wanting to take the next step in their professional career.

Course details

Enhance your knowledge, expertise and leadership skills with technical masterclasses focusing on emerging, specialist areas of practice. The course also includes exclusive sessions for aspiring strategic leaders to enhance their leadership and commercial skills. 

The STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice is designed for aspiring leaders to elevate your expertise in wealth management and estate planning.

This programme will broaden your understanding of critical thinking, risk assessment and business strategy. Once you complete this course, you will gain a first-class, specialist qualification and have the expertise needed to take your career to the next level.

This dynamic course provides an unparalleled learning experience to help you excel in the fast-paced world of private wealth advising, with:

  • Expertise that matters with real-world application: Develop technical content on key subject areas relating to private wealth advice to deal with the risks and potential hurdles you and your organisation face.
  • Practical focus: Innovative qualification that delivers immediate practical benefit in the workplace.
  • Global perspective: Explore international best practice and trends preparing you to serve a diverse clientele in a globalised world.
  • Career advancement: Elevate your career prospects and earning potential.
  • Build valuable connections: Network with like-minded professionals in varied roles and firms from all over the world including the UK and Crown Dependencies, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Caribbean, the US and Canada.
  • Industry recognition: Successful completion fulfils the educational requirement for Full STEP membership, enabling you to join the exclusive but growing community of Full STEP members using the TEP designation. 

This course has been accredited with 90 Masters Level credits by the University of Law.

Taking enrolments until: 14 October 2025

 

Course dates, fees and enrol now:

 

If you are not already a member of STEP, you need to join before enrolling onto this course as you will need your STEP membership number to hand. Find out more here. Please allow five working days for your membership application to be approved by STEP. Applicable local taxes and discounts will be added to your basket on checkout for this course.

Our courses can become oversubsribed quickly and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We advise that you book early to ensure you receive your requested workshop dates and to check the dates as soon as you receive your booking confirmation email.

Instalment plans

You can pay for your course fees in instalments if you choose the interest-free instalment plans available for certain courses. Specifically, you can opt for three equal monthly instalments for Certificate and Advanced Certificate level courses that total over £800 (excluding VAT), or six equal monthly instalments for the Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card.

Entry requirements and guidance

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must:

  • Be an active STEP Affiliate, Associate or Full Member (TEP)
    AND
  • Have at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Note: Applicants who do not meet these requirements are recommended to complete the STEP Diploma before progressing to the Postgraduate Diploma.

Become a member of STEP

To take this course you need to be a member of STEP at Affiliate level or higher.

What will I learn?

Enhance your knowledge, expertise and leadership skills with technical masterclasses focusing on emerging, specialist areas of practice and exclusive sessions for aspiring senior and strategic leaders to enhance their leadership and commercial skills. 

Technical masterclasses:

  • Strategic Risk Management for Leaders
  • Family Business Advising
  • Trust Disputes
  • Cross-Border Succession
  • Strategic Philanthropy
  • Digital Assets
  • Compliance for Trustees
  • International Tax

Enhancement sessions

  • Sales and Marketing Considerations
  • Leadership and Judgement

 

Is this course right for me?

Students of this course typically include:

  • private client advisers
  • wealth managers
  • international tax advisers
  • private bankers
  • family office executives
  • trust officers
  • family business advisers
  • senior financial planners
  • senior lawyers

Please also see entry requirements above.

Course format

The is a six month programme delivered fully online through a blend of self-study, practical research, and attendance at monthly weekend sessions. 

Upon registration students are given access to an online learning platform, which contains bespoke course reading and workbooks for the eight masterclass topics, further reading (in the form of the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates and STEP Diploma in International Trust Management course manuals) and a range of additional resources. Students will also receive access to a discussion forum to facilitate networking.

The programme is assessed through the creation of a reflective journal consisting of eight masterclass commentaries (1,000–1,500 words) and a two-hour oral assessment based on course competencies and content knowledge.

Digital Certificates from April 2026

From April 6th 2026, printed certificates will no longer be issued. All certificates will be provided digitally via Diplomasafe.

This change supports our commitment to sustainability and modernisation. Digital certificates are:

  • Eco-friendly – reducing paper use and our carbon footprint
  • Secure – each certificate includes a QR code for instant verification
  • Convenient – easy to access, store, and share

Certificates are issued by our credentials partner, Diplomasafe. CLTI will securely share data with Diplomasafe in line with GDPR to enable digital credentialing. Learn more: https://diplomasafe.com

What past learners say:

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The workshops were useful, and the speakers were very approachable and knowledgeable.

Past student

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It is a great gateway to joining STEP, a professional body that is dedicated to supporting growth in trusts and estate planning; a much needed competence. I recommend it to anyone interested in this area of practice.

Mary W K

Family Law Practitioner

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It was an intensive 5-6 months, but definitely worth it. I am already using my new network and have referred clients to Australia, which wasn't something I would have been able to do before.

Adam Hildred

Chartered Financial Planner

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