CFP BOARD NEWSLETTER

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 the coming months. Find the course that fits your schedule and sign up today!

And in case you missed it, we invite you to view our recent webinar Completing the Accelerated Path for CFP® Certification.

Completing the Accelerated Path for CFP(R) Certification

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

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