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CFP Certification

Certified Financial Planning

Certified Financial Planning (CFP) Certification Program:

Achieve the standard certification for financial planning while learning skills in performing research and analysis, managing investment options and advising on long term financial decisions.

  • Accelerated 8-week pace 
  • Flexible learning in-person and online 
  • Evening and online classes
  • Spring and fall start times

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the CFP certification, students will:
  1. Fulfill all education requirements for the CFP Board Examination

  2. Build a professional portfolio for hiring managers 

  3. Make strong, personal industry connections

  4. Build resume-ready skills

  5. Learn ethics and professionalism through hands-on learning 

Careers

  • Become a Certified Financial Planner 
  • Apply skills to careers in Business Administration, Finance, or broader Wealth Management roles

How you become certfified:

  • Complete your bachelor’s degree through Newman HERE 

  • Complete a seven-course sequence from a CFP Board registration 

  • Complete a 170-question exam offered in March, July and November

  • Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to financial planning

  • Complete ethics declaration forms and pass a background check