CFP® Certification Program

The standard of excellence

For more than 30 years, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification has been the standard of excellence for financial planners. CFP® Professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements and commit to the highest ethical standards that require them to put their clients’ interests first.

To gain your CFP designation you will need to complete the CFP Certification program. If you have an approved post graduate financial degree, you will be approved to enter directly to the certification unit.

If you do not have an approved financial planning degree, you may need to complete supporting units to ensure you are across the breadth of knowledge we require of CFP members.

What does CFP Certification offer?

The CFP designation continues to offer a way for you to differentiate yourself in the profession. Being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional indicates that you are highly valued, possess a greater understanding of the financial world and are committed to your clients. Benefit from cross border recognition in 27 territories around the world, flexible study and greater earning potential!

We run two semesters a year and you can enrol at any time...

Bianca Musico CFP® Professional of the Year 2024

Program Dates Semester 1 2025 Semester 2 2025
Semester starts 12 February 2 July
Assignment webinar 27 February 9 July
Assignment tutorials (x3) W.C. 3 March W.C. 21 July
Experience/observation due 14 May 1 October
Assignment due 2 April 20 August
Exam drop webinar 15 April 8 September
Exam day 7 May 24 September
Results released 11 June 29 October

Program Information

About the CFP Program

An in-depth overview of structure, pathway options and information about the program.

CFP Program Handbook

Find everything you need to know about the CFP Certification Program.

Forms & Resources

Useful forms for those enrolling into the CFP Certification Program.

CFP On-demand

Our CFP Technical Education Program is now online, and you don’t have to be in the CFP Program to learn with us.

Pathways to CFP Certification

Integrated Masters Pathway

The FAAA has partnered with four education providers which will allow financial planners to combine a Masters of Financial Planning with the CFP Program.

Overseas Qualifications

Information for CFP professionals who are certified in another country and wish to practise as a CFP professional in Australia.

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