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Accelerated Path: The Quickest Route to CFP® Certification

If you hold one of the following qualifying degrees, licenses or credentials, you may be eligible for the Accelerated Path, which allows you to take only ONE course in order to sit for the CFP® exam:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • Licensed Attorney
  • Doctor of Business Administration
  • Ph.D. in Financial Planning, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
  • CFP certification from the Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) affiliate located in a territory of residence outside the U.S.

If you qualify for the Accelerated Path and have not taken the Capstone course yet, be sure to sign up now so you can complete the education coursework requirement and sit for the CFP® exam in 2022. Find the course that fits your schedule and sign up today!

To help in your search for the right Capstone course, CFP Board has compiled a list of education providers who are offering a discount for you:

  • The American College: Save $210 on the Capstone Course (HS 333). Use code: CAPSTONE22 during online enrollment or email admissions@theamericancollege.edu or call 888-263-7265 to get access to savings.
  • Boston University: Save $250 on the Capstone Course in Financial Planning (with or without a book). Use code CFPB22A during checkout to claim.
  • Bryant University: Save $200 on the Capstone Course or the Capstone/Exam Prep bundle. Use code ACCELERATED-PATH to claim.
  • College for Financial Planning®–a Kaplan Company: Save 10% on the bundled Capstone Course and Premium Exam Prep Review. Call 800-237-9990 and mention code CFPAcceleratedPath.
  • Dalton Education: Save $200 on the CFP® Certification Capstone + The Dalton Review®, or the CFP® Certification Capstone + The Dalton Review® Guarantee to Pass™. Use code DaltonSave200 before December 31, 2022. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Don’t wait! Sign up for your Capstone course now so you can start taking advantage of the benefits of CFP® certification this year.

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