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CFP® Certification Education Program
Best For
Financial professionals seeking a highly flexible CFP® education program.
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.®
100% Online
Tuition
Starting at
$955/course
Course packages and other options available.
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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 3-in-10 first-time takers fail the exam. And nearly half fall short on another attempt. Pick a program with a proven success rate.3
You Want a Program With Proven Outcomes
Get the Most Out of Your Education
You need a learning partner with a demonstrated track record of success. Our graduates see 35% higher growth in client retention and 13% higher growth in earnings!2
You Want Flexible Online Learning
Shape Your Path as a Busy Professional
Our flexible e-learning delivery lets you learn at your own pace, offers online resources whenever and wherever you are, and provides live and on-demand access to instructors.
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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®
Proven Educational Outcomes
35%
Higher growth in client retention reported than those without a designation.1
85%
Net promoter score from our program completers, indicating world-class satisfaction.2
71%
Of our students pass their CFP® exam the first time, beating the national benchmark for financial planning education.3
Take the Next Step
Our online program gives you a strong financial planning education to deepen client relationships and offer unmatched expertise.
1 FUSE Research Network. The American College of Financial Services Designation Outcomes Study. 2024.
2 FUSE Research Network. The American College of Financial Services Designation Outcomes Study. 2024.
3 CFP Board. Cumulative exam results since 2022. As of March 2025.