Certified Financial Planner Program
Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the only CFP board approved program in the Puget Sound area.

Why invest in Certified Financial Planner Program
This program prepares students to take the CFP certification exam. Whether you work for yourself or a part of a large firm, certification provides clients with an assurance that you are prepared to help them with their financial goals.
Duration
This program consists of a series of 7 courses. Students will complete in time for the CFP Board Exam scheduled for July of 2022.
Schedule
Evenings, Weekends, Variable
Cost
$6,225
Certified Financial Planner Program
Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the only CFP board approved program in the Puget Sound area.
Building on your existing knowledge, our hands-on CFP certificate program begins with general principles, and guides you through everything you need to know about insurance, investments, individual tax, income tax, retirement and estate planning. Each course requires individual registration, but must be taken in sequence.
Each course consists of two weeks of Friday evening and Saturday sessions, followed by two additional Saturdays. Exact schedules are available on individual course pages.
The course schedule for 2021-2022 is
General Principles – Begins April 2021
Insurance Planning – Begins June 2021
Investment Planning – Begins July 2021
Income Tax Planning – Begins late August 2021
Retirement Planning – Begins mid October 2021
Estate Planning – Begins January 2022
CFP Capstone – Begins mid February 2022
Information sessions for this program are held periodically. Please check the information session course page for scheduling information.
Current Certified Financial Planner Program Classes
Certified Financial Planner - General Principles
Study the basics of the financial planning process.
Certified Financial Planner - Insurance
Explore the principles of risk management and insurance including auto, home and fire.
Certified Financial Planner - Investments
Master investment vehicles for client portfolios.
Certified Financial Planner - Income Tax
Explore the fundamentals of individual income taxation, tax-advantaged investments and more.
Certified Financial Planner - Retirement
Examine retirement planning fundamentals, including savings need analysis, Social Security and more.
Certified Financial Planner - Estate
Study the planning and managing of federal estates, as well as gift tax planning and opportunities.
Certified Financial Planner Program Capstone
Study casework examples that closely reflect the types you’ll encounter as a financial planner.
Who should consider this program
This program is designed for financial professionals such as bankers, investment managers, estate planners, lawyers, paralegals, CPAs and those working with insurance.
What previous students are saying about this program
Listen to certified financial pros by clicking here. Meet Brittney Castro, CFP®, Rianka Dorsainvil, CFP®, and Justin Sullivan, CFP®, and hear why they love their careers as CFP® professionals.
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