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CFP® Certification Education Program

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Best For

Financial professionals who want to pass their CFP® exam the first time.

Timing

~12 Months

Format

Study the curriculum at your own pace, engage through online office hours, and receive support from the nation’s preeminent financial planning thought leaders. Learn About Personal Pathway.®

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Tuition

Starting at  
$955/course 

Course packages and other options available.

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Who is the CFP® Certification Education Program Right For?

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You Want to Pass Your Exam the First Time

Learn, Retain, and Become a CFP® Professional

According to the CFP Board, over three in ten first-time testers fail the exam — but our students pass at rates 5% above the national average.1

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You Want to Learn From the Best

Get Powerful Insights On-Demand

Our program features powerful knowledge from the industry’s top minds. Access them now and put their expertise to work in your practice.

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You Want Flexible, Stackable Learning

Craft Your Path to the Exam and Beyond

Our learning pathways let you study at your own pace and get what you need on-demand — and offer bridges to other specialized designation programs.

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See Where We Stand

A quick view of how our CFP® Certification Education Program stacks up against comparable options.

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See Where We Stand

A quick view of how our CFP® Certification Education Program stacks up against comparable options.

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FINISH IN <12 MONTHS

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ADVANCED CURRICULUM

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RATED WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE2

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ENHANCED ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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KNOWLEDGE FROM TOP EXPERTS ON-DEMAND

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There’s absolutely no question: the CFP® certification education courses online at The College gave me the tools I needed to pass the CFP® exam.

Drew Gerling

MSFS, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CAP®, RICP®

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Proven Educational Outcomes

67%

Of our students pass their CFP® exam the first time, beating the national benchmark.1

5%

Above the national average for program completers who pass their exam on the first attempt.1

85

Net Promoter Score (NPS) from our students, indicating world-class satisfaction with their education.2

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1 CFP Board November 2022 Exam Results. 2024.

2 FUSE Research Network. The American College of Financial Services Designation Outcomes Study. 2024.