CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is the standard of excellence in financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards that …

Become a certified financial planner by completing the 4 Es: Education, Exam, Experience and Ethics. Understand the CFP® certification process and start your career in financial planning.

Explore the education and eligibility requirements for the CFP® exam, offered three times a year. Learn about registration, preparation tools, and key deadlines.

CFP® certification is the standard of excellence in personal financial planning. Holding CFP® certification signifies that you are trained and experienced in comprehensive financial …

Explore CFP® exam content, topics, format, and key dates. Learn who can take the exam, how it's scored, and how to prepare effectively for success.

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Here’s a quick overview of the four requirements you must fulfill to obtain CFP® certification.

Explore CFP Board-Registered Education Programs online or in-person. Find certificate or degree options that meet CFP professional education requirements.

The experience requirement prepares you to provide personal financial planning to the public as a CFP® professional. There are many ways to satisfy this requirement, and experience may be …

There are 2 pathways for candidates to fulfill the experience requirement for CFP® certification: the 6,000-Hour Standard Pathway or the 4,000-Hour Apprenticeship Pathway.