SMSF Courses | Online SMSF Education – Smarter SMSF
Accredited SMSF Education

Online SMSF courses for every level of practitioner

Whether you're just starting out or looking to build specialist expertise, Smarter SMSF has a structured, accredited course to meet you where you are — all delivered online, at your own pace.

35
Total CPD hours
13
Modules available
2
Courses available now
Learning Pathway
1
Starter
SMSF Foundations
$350 + GST
2
Smarter
SMSF Essentials
$800 + GST
3
Smartest
SMSF Advanced
Coming soon
SMSF Association Accredited
35 CPD Hours
CPA · CAANZ · IPA · TPB recognised
Complimentary SMSF Association Membership

Starter · Smarter · Smartest

Smarter SMSF courses are structured around a three-level learning pathway — designed to take practitioners from foundational knowledge through to specialist-level expertise. Each course builds on the last.

Tier 1
Starter
SMSF Foundations
Foundational knowledge for practitioners new to self-managed super funds.
Most popular
Tier 2
Smarter
SMSF Essentials
Comprehensive technical grounding across all core SMSF compliance areas.
Tier 3
Smartest
SMSF Advanced
Specialist-level education for deep technical mastery. Coming soon.

All courses are self-paced e-learning, built and maintained by award-winning SMSF specialists Aaron Dunn and Tim Miller. Each course includes workbooks, interactive activities and a CPD assessment.

Starter
SMSF Foundations
The essential starting point for any practitioner new to self-managed super funds.
10 CPD hours
6 modules
4 months access
  • Full SMSF lifecycle — establishment through to wind-up
  • Contributions, investment rules, pensions & reporting
  • Interactive activities, workbooks & module assessments
  • Certificate of completion issued on finishing
Free SMSF Association Affiliate Membership
Awarded on completion · Valued at $320 p.a.
$350 + GST
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Smarter
SMSF Essentials
The comprehensive technical course for practitioners wanting to master SMSF compliance.
25 CPD hours
7 modules
4 months access
  • Investment rules, contribution rules, pensions & taxation
  • Statutory reporting, responsibilities & estate planning
  • Division 296, ECPI, NALI and advanced tax content
  • Certificate of completion issued on finishing
Free SMSF Association Associate Membership
Awarded on completion · Complimentary period
$800 + GST
Find out more →
Coming soon
Smartest
SMSF Advanced
Specialist-level education for practitioners seeking deep technical mastery across complex SMSF structures.
CPD hours TBA
Modules TBA
  • Deep-dive into complex SMSF strategies and structures
  • Advanced SIS Act, tax and legal content
  • Built for practitioners seeking specialist-level expertise
$TBA

Complete any course.
Receive complimentary SMSF Association membership.

Every Smarter SMSF course includes a complimentary period of SMSF Association membership upon completion — Australia's peak independent body for the self-managed super fund sector. The membership tier depends on which course you complete.

SMSF Foundations
Affiliate Member
Valued at $320
SMSF Essentials
Associate Member
Valued at $680
SMSF Association
SMSF Association
Membership
Apply on course completion — available with any Smarter SMSF course

A smarter way to build SMSF expertise

Smarter SMSF courses are built for the modern practitioner — online, self-paced, technically rigorous, and backed by over 50 years of combined SMSF experience.

SMSF Association accredited

An accredited education provider — CPD hours recognised by CPA, CAANZ, IPA, SMSF Association, TPB, ASIC and FASEA.

Structured learning pathway

Starter → Smarter → Smartest. Each course builds on the last, taking you from foundations to specialist-level knowledge.

Fully mobile responsive

Complete modules on any device — PC, laptop, tablet or phone — at a time and pace that suits you and your practice.

Regularly updated content

Course content is reviewed and updated following superannuation law changes, keeping your knowledge current and compliant.

Aaron Dunn
Aaron Dunn
CEO & Founder, Smarter SMSF
Fellow SMSF Specialist Adviser (FSSA) & CPA
SMSF Association Chairman's Award 2023
Tim Miller
Tim Miller
SMSF Technical & Education Manager
Fellow SMSF Specialist Adviser (FSSA)
SMSF Association CEO Award 2022
50+ years combined SMSF experience

Course benefits

Built by SMSF specialists
All courses are built and maintained by Aaron Dunn and Tim Miller — both award-winning Fellow SMSF Specialist Advisers with 25+ years in the sector.
Currency of knowledge
Get you and your team's knowledge up-to-date to successfully undertake SMSF client work, with content updated following key law changes.
Flexibility (self-paced)
Fully mobile responsive courses allowing you to learn in your own time and at your own pace — PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
Access to support
Ready access to support assisting you to successfully work through and complete the course at every step.
Recognised CPD hours
CPD certificate provides a breakdown of hours to meet requirements for CPA, CAANZ, IPA, SMSF Association, TPB, ASIC and FASEA.
Enhanced with Smartie AI
Use the in-built Smartie AI technology to help consolidate your learning and enhance your knowledge whilst completing the modules.

Courses for your whole team

Smarter SMSF has a custom-built enterprise solution for larger organisations, member bodies and dealer groups — allowing you to manage and track course completions across your entire team.

  • Bulk enrolment and team management dashboard
  • Track completions and CPD hours across your team
  • Hosted on your own LMS or via the Smarter SMSF platform
  • Custom pricing for groups — contact us to discuss
Enquire about enterprise pricing
50+
Years of combined SMSF expertise across both course authors
35
Total accredited CPD hours available across both current courses
6+
Professional bodies recognising CPD hours from Smarter SMSF courses

Start learning today

Two courses available now. Begin with Foundations and build your way to specialist-level SMSF knowledge — at your own pace, on any device.