Following this course you will be able to:

• Understand the complexities of working with family businesses
• Analyse family business dynamics, governance issues and sources of conflict
• Apply a range of proven tools to help the family business achieve its objectives
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge expected of a competent family business adviser operating within the bounds of their own profession of origin.

This will in turn enhance family business expertise and capabilities within your firm/department, provide you with access to a wider business and professional community of practice, help you to identify business opportunities in this emerging market and increase credibility with prospective clients.

The course is available for study twice annually with intakes beginning in January and July (and assessments taking place in May and November). The programme is delivered online and will take four months to complete. We recommend that you spend four to six hours per week on private study for the four months prior to the assessment.

Enrolment onto this course will include the following:

• Access to an online learning platform that contains:
• Interactive e-learning modules comprising a combination of text, videos, podcasts, animations and interactive activities,
• Printable versions of the modules and downloadable resources for delegates to keep following completion of the course,
• Self-assessment questions and summative tasks for each module.

Next enrolment from 05 January 2026

The full course timetable can be found here.