The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ program offers multiple board-approved classes to fit your schedule and lifestyle. Whether you are an established professional or you are changing careers, we have designed each program to meet your needs. Participants who pass all required courses will receive a certificate of completion from Utah Valley University.
Online Certificate
The online Executive Certificate in Financial Planning is a self-paced program designed to meet the educational requirement for the CFP® certification exam in nine months or less. This variable learning method allows students to complete the program in as much or as little time that they need.
ENROLL NOWWeb-Delivered Certificate
The web-delivered Executive Certificate in Financial Planning (live online, instructor-led) is a fully interactive program designed to meet the educational requirement for the CFP® certification exam.
ENROLL NOWDo you already Hold a Financial Certification?
Challenge candidates can include anyone who already holds a financial certification (such as ChFC, CLU, CFA, etc.). These candidates must take the Financial Plan Presentation course in order to sit for the exam. They should also attend a review course, such as The Dalton Review, which is a comprehensive CFP® prep course for those wanting to pass the exam.
ENROLL NOWExam Review Options
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CFP® Certification |
Popular Choice Graduate Certificate PFP CFP® |
UVU Master Degree CFP® |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sit for CFP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| College Credit (Graduate level) |
❌ No college credit |
✓ 18 Credits (Can be applied to a UVU Master degree) |
✓ 30 Credits |
| Time to Complete | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1-2 Years |
| Advanced Topics and Training | ❌ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cost | $7K+ | $10K | $20K |
| Why Choose? |
Suitable for individuals looking to gain basic CFP® certification, this option offers a limited instructor-led, self-study environment for those wanting to improve their skills and recognition in finance. |
This program is tailored for ambitious financial professionals who not only want to achieve their CFP® certification but also desire to deepen their knowledge and gain graduate-level academic credit that can be applied to a UVU Master degree. |
For visionary leaders aiming to master the financial planning domain. This degree paves the way for individuals to become authorities in financial analytics, strategists in financial planning, and entrepreneurs ready to innovate and lead in the financial sector. |
