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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 apply at any time...
Bianca Musico CFP®
| Program Dates | Semester 1 2025 | Semester 2 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Semester starts | 12 February | 22 October |
| Assignment webinar | 27 February | TBC |
| Assignment tutorials (x3) | W.C. 3 March | TBC |
| Experience/observation due | 14 May | TBC |
| Assignment due | 2 April | 10 December |
| Exam drop webinar | 15 April | TBC |
| Exam day | 7 May | 21 January 2026 |
| Results released | 11 June | 18 February 2026 |
| Program Dates | Semester 2 2025 | Semester 1 2026 | Semester 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester starts | 22 October | TBC | TBC |
| Assignment webinar | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Assignment tutorials (x3) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Experience/observation due | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Assignment due | 10 December | TBC | TBC |
| Exam drop webinar | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Exam day | 21 January 2026 | TBC | TBC |
| Results released | 18 February 2026 | TBC | TBC |
| Proficiency Units | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Professionalism and Ethics | $1200 |
| Unit 2: Strategy and Risk Management | $1500 |
| Unit 3: Estate Planning and Retirement | $1500 |
| Unit 4: Investment Strategies | $1500 |
| BUNDLE: Units 1-4 (save $1200) | $4500 |
| BUNDLE: Units 2-4 (save $945) | $3555 |
| CFP Certification Unit | Fee |
|---|---|
| CFP Certification Unit | $1980 |
| RESUBMISSION: Assignment (borderline fail) | $450 |
| RESUBMISSION: Assignment | $1100 |
| RESUBMISSON: Exam | $1100 |
| RESUBMISSION: Assignment and Exam | $1300 |
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.
Have more questions?
If you’d prefer to start by asking us more questions about CFP Certification Program, we’d be delighted to help. Contact us on with the links below.
Gwen Fletcher Award
Awarded to the highest-achieving candidate in the CFP® Certification Program each semester, the award honours the memory of the late ‘First Lady of Financial Planning’ and her lifelong endeavours to champion professionalism within financial planning.
David Ormsby
Gwen Fletcher Award Winner
Semester 1 2025
